THE 2018 Gros Islet Domestic 50 overs Cricket Tournament sponsored by the District Representative the Honorable Lenard Spider Montoute continues today with Melius Challengers captain by Kimani Melius versus Edward Blasters captain by Dane Edward from 11.00am at the Gros Islet Playing Field.
On Tuesday 1st May, Labour Day, Polius Knight Riders captain by Dalton Polius will face Gerson Strikers captain by Simeon Gerson from 1:00pm in a day/ night fixture.
Meanwhile, on Thursday evening, Goodman Warriors led by an entertaining unbeaten century from Windward Islands Volcanoes player Tarryck Gabriel wins the opening match by 8 wicket over Gerson Strikers.
Replying to Gerson Strikers total of 167, Goodman Warriors finished on 170 for 2 in only 15.5 overs. Tarryck Gabriel, batting with great authority and command made 140 not out which included 14 fours and 11 sixes in 75 balls.
Gabriel shared an unbroken 2nd wicket partnership of 143 with Chaz Cepal who finished on 15 not out. The wicket takers for Gerson Strikers were Sanjay Hayle and Nyheem Rosemond with 1 wicket each.
On Wednesday the opening night, Gerson Strikers winning the toss and batting first was dismissed for 164 in 32.4 overs with Mateo Boulogne making 23, Dornan Edward and Dexter Solomon 22 each, Kerick Victor 19, Sanjay Hayle 17 and ShaidClozel 12 not out.
Bowling for Goodman Warriors, Tarryck Gabriel 5 for 43 in 10 overs, Tyrel Chicot 2 for 14 in 4 overs, Stavone Gabriel 2 for 24 in 4 overs, Darren Sammy Jr. 2 for 30 in 7 overs and 1 wicket to Craig Elisee. It must be noted that 13 players are allowed to bat.