Cricket League Resumes, Jewel of India Maintain Lead

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Jewel of India has continued to maintain its fine run in the chase for the national cricket title. Their latest hunt was a team composed of Cricket Veterans in the first clash of week eight matches last weekend. Jewel of India won by 8 wickets to complete their tally of 18 points.

The veterans batted first and scored 168 runs in 28.3 overs all out.  Fabakary Dampha scored 31 runs while Kwamla Elliot bowled 6 overs and took 3 wickets for 33 runs.

In the second inning, Jewel of India chased 168runs but managed to make 169 in 24.2 overs.

Vicky batted 30 runs and Bounty bowled 6 overs with 17 runs and 4 wickets.

In the current standings, Jewel of India is leading with 18 points followed by Veterans with 12 points. Safeway Asia XI is third with 9 points, Gambia Ports Authority 6 points and Wallidan 3 points.

As part of week eight matches GPA will take on the veterans this weekend at the July

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Author: Sainabou Kujabi
Source: Picture: Cricket in action