Batsman goes big in North Leeward Cricket Competition

Nigel Small hit 101 not out last Sunday at the Petit Bordel Playing Field to lead Rose Bank United to an eight-wicket win over Kishore Shallow Coulls Hill Rangers, as the Vinlec North Leeward 20/20 Cricket Competition continued.{{more}}

Small’s ton saw his team getting to 168 for 2, in response to Coulls Hill Rangers’ 166 for 6 from their 20 overs. Small became the second centurion for the season, following Derron Greaves’ 134 not out for Circumstance versus Coulls Hill Rangers in the season’s opener.

In between Rose Bank United’s comfortable win, Angus Cyrus was the lone wicket taker, snatching 2 for 48. Coulls Hill Rangers’ innings was led by Leon Quashie, who made 66, and Orlando Charles – 50. Quashie and Charles had an opening partnership of 122. Bowling for Rose Bank United, Dave Francois snared 3 for 21 and Alex Harry 2 for 23.

And, Robertson Surveying Future Legends defeated Summerset by four wickets.

Summerset – 143 all out off 15.1 overs; Rawdon Bentick made 31 and Jadiel Chance – 28.

Benniton Stapleton grabbed 4 for 44, Veonson Stapleton 3 for 27 and Amansford Richards 2 for 25.

Future Legends’ response saw them posting 147 for 6 off 18.2 overs.

Benniton Stapleton – 43 and Elmore Robertson – 27, were the main run getters, as Nelson Williams picked off 3 for 22, bowling for Summerset.

Last Saturday’s scheduled matches were postponed as a mark of respect for the funeral of the late Leopold Anthony.

The tournament continues this weekend with four matches.

On Saturday, from 10 a.m., Sharps United play Rose Bank United and from 2 p.m., Ruddy’s Electrical take on Big League.

Sunday’s fixtures see Summerset opposing North Stars from 10 a.m., then from 2 p.m., Peto Stars face off with Sharps United.(RT)