A brilliant all-round performance from Tilleya Madramootoo powered the Combined Forces of Guyana to a six-wicket victory over visiting Trinidadian side Hibiscus at the Malteenoes ground, securing a 1-0 lead in their five-match T20 series.
In a match shortened due to a late start, player-of-the-match Madramootoo was the undisputed star. She spearheaded the bowling attack with figures of 2-4 and then returned to anchor the chase with a composed, unbeaten 10 to see her team home.
Aside from Sherika Campbell’s brief cameo of 16 runs, which included a six and a four, no other batter reached double digits.
Madramootoo was well supported by Yonette Welcome (2-7) and Varuni Pitamber (2-3) as they bowled out Hibiscus for 62 in 14.5 overs.
In their chase of a modest target, Combined Forces of Guyana got off to a good start thanks to an opening partnership between Crystal Durant (15) and Naomi Barkoy (18).
Madramootoo then took control, seeing her side to the target of 63 with a solid 10 not out in 13 overs.
Hibiscus’ Zaheera Mohit picked up two wickets for ten runs in a spirited bowling display.
The series, organised by Precision Sports, will continue during the week and conclude on August 16 at MSC.
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