New York Softball Cricket League
United Stars and Country Boys In Oscillate Game

By James Persaud
July 1st, 2009
Last Sunday in the first game of the New York Softball Cricket League 30 Over Cup competitions, United Stars and Country Boys set Baisley Park on fire with the most defensive game this writer have seen or participated in. It reminds me of the days in the old country when teams would score 2 runs and the opponent was unable to beat it. United Stars won the toss and elected to take first strike and before the spectators could settle into their seats, Ravi Bally was back into the pavilion without scoring being deceived by a ball from Y. Giddings. This set the stage for the remainder of United Stars batsmen who were troubled by Country Boys bowlers backed up by strong defense in the field. At the 15 overs break, United Stars was only able to score 55 runs. At the resumption things got worse for United Stars who was eventually all out for 64 runs with Vicky Dhanraj 10 runs and Sundar 11 runs. The pick of the Country Boys bowlers were Y. Giddings 3 wickets for 19 runs, Ivor Chan 4 for 5 runs and Aubrey Towler 2 for 6 runs.

When Country Boys took their turn in the middle, the only way to describe it is catastrophic. United Stars bowlers rose to the occasion with the attitude "whatever you can do we could do one better". Accurate and fiery bowling led by Bobby Pahalad and Dharampaul Singh ensure that United Stars was not going without a fight. At one point it seems that United Stars opening bowlers would be the only bowlers needed but Country Boys middle order batsmen began to stand and brace like the rock of Gibraltar. Country Boys was eventually all out for 51 runs falling 14 runs short of the target. The only batsman that stood tall for Country Boys was Y. Giddings 11 runs not out (after a monster spell with the ball). The top bowlers for United Stars were Bobby Pahalad 4 wickets for 7 runs and Bhola Pahalad 2 for 10 runs. In the end the team that was able to take advantage at pivotal juncture in the game was able to come out on top. Good luck to both teams.

Ravin Gopaul of Eagles hit a beautiful 112 against Bronx Lions.

Eagles blast into Bronx Lions with a thumping
The Eagles team won Sunday by a huge 128 runs and 7 wickets. After a late start the match was reduced to 25 overs, Eagles winning the toss, choose to bat first, after a bad start of 28 for 4, captain Alvin Gopaul and Ravin Gopaul put on a blazing partnership of 171 runs, with Alvin Gopaul scoring 59 and Ravin Gopaul a magnificent 112 runs. Ravin century came with an amazing 12 fours and 9 sixes, in a suburb display of timing and stroke play he was well supported by Alvin’s 59 which included 9 fours. Both players put on an excellent batting display which was creed by a well entertained audience.

Bronx Lions never had a partnership going due to excellent bowling from R. Durga who took 4 wickets and Captain Alvin Gopaul with 3 wickets, backed up by Vishal Singh and Ravin Gopaul with 1 wicket each. Final score Eagles 217 for 4 off 25 overs, Bronx Lions all out for 95 in 15 overs.

NYSCL Match Summary From Last Sunday
Division IA-Premier
Assassins Vs Braveheart
Assassins 157 for 8
R. Knights 31, A. Singh 26, A. Moonsammy 21
K. Deodat 3-18, Bisham 2-36
Braveheart 71 all out
R. Ganesh 27, D. Boodram 20
A. Moonsammy 3-4, G. Chattergoon 2-2, S. Dilchand 2-25

Liberty Knight Vs Mafia
Mafia 185 for 9
P. Thakur 39, A. Beharry 29, C. Lall 21
Paul 4-22, Walker 3-32
Liberty Knights 189 for 4
Amar Singh 55, B. Manniram 34, K. Sanichar 23
D. Samaroo 2-35

United Star Vs Country Boys
United Star 64 all out
G. Sundar 11, V. Dhanraj 10
I. Chan 4-7, Y. Giddings 3-19, A. Towler 2-5
Country Boys 51 all out
Y. Giddings 11
Bobby Pahalad 4-5, Bhola Pahalad 2-9

Division IB
Sunrise Vs Nationals
Nationals 133 for 8
Videsh 31, A. Ali 26, S. Ulla 21
J. Salim 3-11, D. Basdeo 2-17
Sunrise 14 all out
F. Ulla 5-5, Videsh 5-5

Division IIA
Lions Vs Wakefield
Lions 117 all out
D. Sanichar 20, V. McLennon 15, A. Tulsie 15
Rasa 2-21, Beharry 2-26
Wakefield 107 all out
Bharrat 25, Cecil 18
D. sanichar 5-26, D. Dhanny 2-12, J. Lopes 2-19

Braves Vs P M Youth
P M Youth 104 all out
A. Yacoob 26, Y. Khaldiph 17
K. Seepersaud 4-16, Kevin 3-27
Braves 108 for 4
Kevin 51 n/o
D. Kheda 3-24

Eagles Vs Bronx Lions
Eagles 217 for 4
R. Gopaul 112 n/o, A. Gopaul 59 n/o
Bronx Lions 91 all out
Brian 27
Durga 4 wkts, A. Gopaul 3 wkts

Division IIB
Wolfpack Vs Ravens
Wolfpack 165 all out
Shazaman 37, A. hargobin 31, A. Najeer 22
S. Shaw 5-24, R. Williams 3-14
Ravens 113 al out
R. Williams 29, S. Melaram 16
Deen 3-19, D. Autar, J. Hemraj, A. Shazaman took 2 wkts each.

Falcons Vs Young Warriors
Falcons 164 all out
N. Bipat 38, N. Nauratan 35, A. Harun 31
R. Paul 4-37
Young Warriors 165 for 2
B. Singh 50 n/o, A. Gobin 44 n/o, T. Rampaul 36, M. Boodram 29
C. Bachu and N. Bipat took 1 wkt each

Young West Ind. Vs Young Brother
Young West Ind. 163 all out
Rickey 78, Train 32, Suresh 17
H. Sookara 2-9, T. Dhanraj 2-39, C. Roopnarine 2-58
Young Brother 174 for 4
V. Gunga 93, N. Tiwari 65
Roy 4-44