The National Sports Council City of Bridgetown Co-operative Credit Union Limited Herman Griffith Cricket Competition witnessed dramatic quarterfinal clashes on Thursday, with defending champions Williams Industries West Terrace Tigers and Gordon Greenidge Primary securing their places in the semifinal round.
At Dash Valley playing field, West Terrace Tigers posted a formidable total of 163-9 in their 25-over allocation against Jordans Supermarket Good Shepherd. The Tigers’ innings was anchored by talented all-rounder Kailen Corbin’s impressive 45 runs, complemented by Neymar Forde’s contribution of 28. Damani Haynes emerged as the standout bowler for Good Shepherd, claiming 4 wickets for 23 runs.
In response, Good Shepherd’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure, being dismissed for 98 runs and conceding victory by a margin of 68 runs. Corbin delivered a remarkable bowling performance, securing 4 wickets for just 18 runs with his pace attack to complete his man-of-the-match display.
Meanwhile, at Lears playing field, Gordon Greenidge Primary staged a spectacular comeback to defeat Eden Lodge in a nail-biting encounter. After suffering an early collapse at 18-6, Gordon Greenidge remarkably recovered to post 68 all out, largely due to Jaheem King’s devastating bowling figures of 6-7 for Eden Lodge.
The Gordon Greenidge bowlers responded with equal ferocity, with Shomir Worrel leading the charge by taking 5-27 to skittle Eden Lodge for 62 runs, securing a dramatic 7-run victory and advancement to the semifinals.
The semifinal matchups are now set for Wednesday, December 3 at Blenheim playing fields, where St Cyprians Boys will face Williams Industries West Terrace Tigers, and St Gabriels will take on Gordon Greenidge Primary, with both contests commencing at 10 a.m.