Tucber Park B won the El Clasico against Tucber Park A over the weekend in the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)’s second division tournament.
Playing at the Berbice High School ground last Sunday, Tucber Park B overcame their A team counterparts by 66 runs in the final zone fixture. Wayne DeJonge’s 6–25 was the highlight of the day, while Kwesi Mickle struck a fine half-century.
Earlier, Tucber Park B batted first and posted 191–9 in their 25 overs. Skipper Kwesi Mickle led with a brisk 51 off 31 balls and received support from Tomani Ceaser (30) and Kevin Kisten (24).
Bowling for Tucber Park A, fast bowler Wayne DeJonge was the main destroyer with superb figures of 6–25. Garfield Benjamin and Jayhayden Rohlehr took one wicket each.
In reply, Tucber A, after an explosive start, collapsed for 125 in 17.3 overs. Carley DeJonge top-scored with 38, while Thierry Henry and Wayne DeJonge each made 21.
Veteran fast bowler turned off-spinner Orlando Tanner missed out on a five-wicket haul, taking four for 26, while Gilbert Griffith Jr took three for six, and Kwesi Mickle two for 41.
Tucber Park B will now advance to the playoff stage of the BCB second division competition.
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