The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) proudly celebrated 34 years of school girls’ wind ball cricket in Guyana with the successful staging of the 11th Janet and Cheddi Jagan Memorial Tournament at the National Gymnasium.
Organised by MCYS/NSC Sports Officer Alister Munroe, the annual tournament once again showcased the depth of young cricketing talent across Georgetown schools, producing thrilling encounters in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions.
Janet Jagan Girls Division
Saint Stanislaus College continued their impressive run of form with a victory over Saint Rose’s High School in a rain-affected encounter.
Invited to take first strike, Saint Rose’s posted 87–3 from their allotted overs, led by a solid 32 from Tanuja Singh. In reply, Saint Stanislaus raced to 77 without loss in just three overs before bad light forced a premature end to the match. Based on the better run rate, Saints were declared winners.
Darshini Lallbehary delivered a breath-taking innings, blasting 54 runs, inclusive of seven sixes, while Natasha Stoll supported with 12 not out in a commanding opening stand.
Cheddi Jagan Boys Division
The boys’ competition produced equally exciting cricket. Tucville Secondary managed 31–4 batting first against Brickdam Secondary, with Shan Raimoon top-scoring with 14. Brickdam responded confidently, reaching 35–1, thanks largely to a match-winning 30 from Garren Newton, who single-handedly steered the chase.
In another closely contested match, Christ Church Secondary posted 85–5, with contributions from Suraj Persaud (16) and Joshua Yipsam (14). Defending Georgetown champions Saint Rose’s High pulled off a dramatic victory, reaching 87–1 off the final ball after a costly misfield. Noel Madramootoo struck a composed 49, while Akash Ropnarine added an unbeaten 34 in the thrilling finish.
Saint Stanislaus College were also dominant in their outing, piling up 98 without loss. Ishsn Haricharan led the charge with 58, striking ten fours, while Nitin Bhowandat chipped in with 24. Tucville Secondary responded with 70–2, highlighted by a record third-wicket partnership between Colin McLeon (36) and Casmir Thomas (25), but ultimately fell short.
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