In a festive atmosphere at a vibrant Albion Ground, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) held a grand T10 cricket match and family fun day on Sunday (July 6).
The exciting 10-over Tapeball game featured President Irfaan Ali, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr., Director of the Global Super League Jamie Stewart and several Guyana Amazon Warriors players.
President Irfaan Ali XI defeated Berbice XI by 28 runs in a high-scoring game, which was followed by a stage show featuring local artistes Simon Naidu, Vanita Willie, Sonia Singh, Elsa Lisa and Arjit Singh.
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Below is a summary of the game.
PRESIDENT IRFAAN ALI XI 195-6 from 10 overs
Dwaine Pretorius 43* off 13 (4x4s, 4x6s)
Matthew Nandu 30* off 6 (4x6s, 1×4)
Jewel Andrew retired out 26 off 7 (4x6s)
Prasana Agaram 21 off 12 (1×4, 2x6s)
Johnson Charles 20 off 7 (3x6s)
Amir Jangoo 19* off 6 (1×4, 2x6s)
President Irfaan Ali retired out 10 off 8 (1×4)
Imran Tahir 10 off 3 (1×4, 1×6)
Jamie Stewart 1-17 (1)
Jonathon Foo 1-27 (1)
Zulfikar Mustapha 1-34 (1)
BERBICE XI 167-8 from 10 overs
Rampertab Ramnauth 54 off 13 (1×4, 8x6s)
Gudakesh Motie retired out 51 off 16 (8x6s)
Jonathon Foo retired out 31 off 17 (4x6s)
Johnson Charles 2-21 (1)
Prasana Agaram 2-27 (1)
Leon Johnson 1-18 (1)
At the conclusion of the game, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and President of the Guyana Cricket Board Bissoondyal Singh assisted in the presentation of trophies to the Player-of-the-Match and champion team respectively.
For his all-rounder effort, Johnson Charles was adjudged Player-of-the-Match.
Quotes
Executive Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Zulfikar Mustapha: “This is generally the PPP’s objective to bring people together. We have thousands of people at this fun day and this is building up nicely for our elections campaign.”
Regional Vice-Chairman of Region Six, Zamal Hussain: “This is the first match that we’re playing here after we refurbished the entire ground, and this facility now can host international cricket. We have a large crowd here and this is testimony that Berbicians love their cricket.”
Regional Sports Officer of Region Six, Randy Mangru: “It’s a success to see the People’s Progressive Party/Civic government has invested in upgrading this ground and bringing to the level it is now. The entire facility has been upgraded and I’m so happy to see so many persons are out here today celebrating with the PPP/C and going with us into the 2025 elections.”
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