VALIANTS Sports Club of La Romain are on top of the standings after round six when matches continued in the 103.1 FM sponsored Southern Sports Premier Cricket League, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Community Development.
They were played recently at venues throughout TT.
In commemoration of 103.1 FM as one of its sponsors, Southern Sports has 103 teams participating in its various leagues this year, up from 84 last season.
Batting first against Number One Strikers at Cowen Hamilton School, Moruga Road, Valiants amassed an impressive 318/6 in their allotted 30 overs. Openers Darrin Soogrim (53); Nizam Mohammed (51); Shane Samai (54); Jordan Samkaran (52); and Adrian Subran (52) were the most successful batsmen for Valiants. Trevor Williams (2/52) and Kershawn Charles (2/60) were the pick of the bowlers for Number One Strikers.
At their turn at the crease, Strikers could only manage 125 all out in the 17th over. Shevon Williams (34) and Irvin Williams (20) were the only notable batsmen for Strikers. Russell Seelochan and Jordan Samkaran grabbed 4/46 and 3/44 respectively for Valiants. Valiants Sports are on top with 18 points and have not lost a match this season.
Summarised scores:
VALIANTS SC 318/6 (Shane Samai 54, Darrin Soogrim 53; Trevor Williams 2/52, Kershawn Charles 2/60) vs NUMBER ONE STRIKERS 125 (Shevon Williams 34, Irvin Williams 20; Russel Seelochan 4/46, Jordan Samkaran 3/44). Valiants won by 193 runs.
ALL APACHES A 270/6 (Nashwan Lutchman 69, Aniel Sammy 40; Avinash Lall 3/52, Kishan Ramnarine 2/67) vs DESTRUCTION UNIT 235/10 (Nishan Sookoo 86, Shiva Dookie 65; NishalGayadeen 5/38). All Apaches won by 35 runs.
LA FORTUNE 194/5 (Kaaron Ramkissoon 44, Jamal Mohammed 38, Brandon Greaves 2/13) vs OUTSIDERS 141/8 (Ashmeed Baksh 56; Alvin Ramlogan 3/16, Javed Mohammed 2/20, Vishal Gunness 2/36). La Fortune won by 53 runs.
SHIVANAND TINT SHOP 168 (Akash Boochoonsingh 40, Nicholas Jadoonanan 33; Jason Lalla 3/31, Sunil Jairam 2/28) vs SUM SUM HILL 155 (Rishie Roopchand 45, John Koat 20; SteffonRojan 3/25, Damion Harrichan 2/21). Shivanand Tint Shop won by 13 runs.
POND BOYS 241 (Khabeer Hamid 81, Alim Mohammed 60; Adil Mohammed 3/13, Daveanand Dhanraj 3/49) vs ALL APACHES B 200 (Nazir Mohammed 68, Kelvin Rampersad 40; Richard Ramlochan 4/33, Jason Ramsawak 3/35). Pond Boys won by 41 runs.
NEW GRANT 212/8 (Justin Seales 57, Adisa Joseph 53; Rick Simmons 3/17, Kelvin Harper 2/48) vs MELBOURNE 215/5 (Rick Simmons 45, Darion Bisnath 38; Adisa Joseph 3/37). Melbourne won by five wickets.
AVENGERS 195/9 (Vinod Persad 63, Ritesh Ramlochan 49; Amos Narine 4/36, Shiva Dhanpat 3/27) vs CEDAR HILL ROYAL CHALLENGERS 196/9 (David Roopnan 53, Shiva Dhanpat 40; Anil Persad 3/26, Quin Ramadhar 2/32). Cedar Hill won by one wicket.
PLAYMAKERS 258/7 (Trent Lewis 56, Junior Johnson 43; Saisnarine Singh 3/28, Keyron Ramlal 2/60) vs DOW DYNAMITES 261/9 (Daniel Khan 51, Jason Ramlal 48; Keyron Alexander 3/31, Owen Lewis 3/39). Dow Dynamites won by one wicket.
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