Round 4 of the North Zone Championship Division delivered a blend of dominance and resilience, with QPCC, Barataria Ball Players, Glenora Sports—and Harvard Club—leading the charge.
QPCC and Barataria Ball Players produced the most emphatic results, both securing innings victories through strong all-round performances.
Ethan Ramsundar and Luke Mohammed set up QPCC’s win with solid batting, before Akash Singh’s five-wicket haul sealed the result.
Barataria’s Derron Wilson was even more destructive, grabbing seven wickets to dismantle Savannah Boys.
Glenora Sports cruised to a 10-wicket win, powered by an unbeaten century from Clifton Halls.
Harvard Club also produced a strong showing, asserting control with a disciplined all-round performance.
Elsewhere, centuries from Aaron Dass and a resilient Combine All Stars effort ensured two matches ended in hard-fought draws.
DIVISION ONE
QPCC dominate Invincible with innings victory
A commanding all-round performance from QPCC secured an innings and 40-run victory over Invincible Cricket Club at Invincible Grounds, Queen’s Park Savannah.
After dismissing Invincible for 151 in the first innings—thanks to three-wicket hauls from Aydin Ali and Larell Guiseppi—QPCC responded strongly with 280, led by half-centuries from Ethan Ramsundar and Luke Mohammed.
The pair also featured in a crucial 77-run fifth-wicket stand to stabilize the innings.
Invincible struggled again in the second innings, folding for 89 as Akash Singh ripped through the batting with a five-wicket haul to seal the emphatic win.
Summarized Scores: Invincible Cricket Club 151 in 42.3 overs (Wendell Adams 36, Devindra Maharaj 28; Aydin Ali 3/12, Larell Guiseppi 3/21) and 89 in 33.1 overs (Wendell Adams 27, Lavon Jagoo 16; Akash Singh 5/28, Aarush Shavili 2/1) vs QPCC 280 in 52 overs (Ethan Ramsundar 58, Luke Mohammed 56; Dion David 3/54, Jabari Adams 2/3). QPCC won by an innings and 40 runs
Dass century headlines Bourg Mulatresse dominance in drawn contest
Aaron Dass produced a dazzling century to put Bourg Mulatresse CCC in control, but rain and time denied them victory against Shannon at Ato Boldon Recreation Ground.
Dass smashed 120 and combined with Delaney Hinds in a 109-run sixth-wicket partnership to power Bourg Mulatresse to 307 for 7 declared.
In response, Shannon struggled against disciplined bowling, slumping to 105 for 8, with Sheldon Homer Bayley claiming four wickets and Hinds contributing with two.
Despite the pressure, Shannon held on to secure a draw.
Summarized Scores: Bourg Mulatresse CCC 307 for 7 declared in 41 overs (Aaron Dass 120, Delaney Hinds 51 not out; Michael Shui Fang 4/61, Emarni Wilson 2/59) vs. Shannon 105 for 8 in 27 overs (Waylon George Joyeau 36, Eddison Francis 16 not out; Sheldon Homer Bayley 4/13, Delaney Hinds 2/16). Match Drawn
SENIOR DIVISION
Halls brilliance leads Glenora to crushing 10-wicket win
Clifton Halls starred with the bat as Glenora Sports cruised to a dominant 10-wicket victory over North Side Future Stars at Glenora Grounds.
Halls struck an unbeaten 101 and shared a 73-run partnership with Kenroy Williams, who also made 72, guiding Glenora to 211 for 3 declared.
Future Stars faltered in both innings, posting 94 and 143, as Kenroy Williams impressed with the ball as well.
Chasing just 28, Glenora eased to victory without losing a wicket.
Summarized Scores: North Side Future Stars 94 (Ramon Diaz 23, Darrell Dennison 16; Kenroy Williams 5/26, Daniel Holder 3/32) and 143 (Gaeleano Romany 30, Terrence James 29; Kenroy Williams 4/62, Clidell Gorin 3/17) vs Glenora Sports 211 for 3 declared (Clifton Halls 101 not out, Kenroy Williams 72; Claude De Vignes 1/25, Kwesi Fournillier 1/30) and 28 without loss (Clifton Halls 18 not out, Dayanand Patrick 10 not out). Glenora won by 10 wickets
Centuries and partnerships highlight high-scoring draw at the Savannah
A run-filled encounter between Combine All Stars and Santa Cruz Sports ended in an entertaining draw at the Queen’s Park Savannah.
Santa Cruz posted 255 for 8 declared, with Shaquille John top-scoring with 73 and sharing a 115-run sixth-wicket stand with George Malchan.
Combine All Stars replied with 120 in their first innings but showed resilience in the second, piling up 300 for 6.
Ray Campbell led the charge with 81, while Baree Hassanali’s unbeaten 53 featured in a 107-run sixth-wicket partnership.
Despite the strong comeback, time ran out before a result could be forced.
Summarized Scores: Combine All Stars 120 (Steve Alfonso 43, Steven Alfonso 26; Shaquille John 4/38, Christopher Da Silva 3/26) and 300 for 6 (Ray Campbell 81, Frank Simmons 54; Keron Raymond 2/42, Shaquille John 2/56) vs. Santa Cruz Sports 255 for 8 declared (Shaquille John 73, George Malchan 43; Rishi Rampersad 2/25, Brent Lezama 2/51). Match Drawn
Barataria Ball Players crush Savannah Boys with innings win
Barataria Ball Players delivered a clinical performance to defeat Savannah Boys by an innings and 4 runs.
Batting first, Barataria posted 241 for 7 declared, highlighted by a 97-run third-wicket stand between Carl Vialva and Isaiah Haynes.
Savannah Boys responded with 143, led by Aneesh Sookoo’s 54, but were undone in the second innings for 94 for 9.
Derron Wilson was the standout performer, claiming a remarkable 7 for 23 to seal the victory.
A fighting 66-run partnership between Naresh Persaud and Jai Teemal proved insufficient in the losing effort.
Summarized Scores: Savannah Boys 143 (Aneesh Sookoo 54, Sameer Ali 30; Derron Wilson 4/54, Quammie Mohammed 2/10) and 94 for 9 (Naresh Persaud 43, Vijay Teemal 32; Derron Wilson 7/23, Carl Vialva 2/19) vs Barataria Ball Players 241 for 7 declared (Carl Vialva 55, Isaiah Haynes 48; Aneesh Sookoo 4/31, Jai Teemal 2/63). Barataria Ball Players won by an innings and 4 runs
Harvard dominate Ebony in innings victory
The Harvard Club produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Ebony Sports Club by an innings and 48 runs.
After being sent in, Ebony were dismissed for 88, with Jorteh Arthur (3-24) and Tristan Craig (2-15) leading the bowling. Harvard replied strongly with 209-7, powered by Keegan Jones’ 58 and Kemeul Yard’s 37.
Forced to follow on, Ebony faltered again, managing just 73 despite efforts from Aquila Babb and Elton Davis. Stephen Kadoo and Craig shared six wickets to seal a comprehensive victory for Harvard.
Summarized scores: Ebony Sports 88 in 26.5 overs (Roger Clement 31, Javon Charles 22; Jortel Arthur 3/24, Tristan Craig 2/15) and 73 in 20.5 overs (Aquila Babb 13*, Elton Davis 13) vs. The Harvard Club 209 for 7 in 47 overs (Keegan Jones 58, Samuel Yard 37; Teron Harbin 2/26, Javon Charles 2/33). The Harvard Club won by an innings and 48 runs.
