Best of Rest vs President’s XI Match Report – 29th Match VPL 5
President’s XI won the toss and chose to bowl.
Best of Rest got to 112 thanks to Navin Stewart who made 44 runs from 17 deliveries which comprised 2 fours and 5 sixes. It was a wonderful innings on a pitch that was offering turn for the spinners. Romano Pierre supported with 28 from 24 deliveries. Deighton Butler with 2/18 from his 2 overs was the pick of the bowlers.
President’s XI fell 19 runs short in the chase but the crowd was wonderfully entertained by cricketing legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul who swept his way to 38 from 19 deliveries, hitting 6 fours and 1 six, not seeming to have lost any touch since his retirement. Romel Currency also contributed, making 35 from 25 deliveries, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes. Jomel Warrican took 2/12 and Kirtney Franklyn 2/15 to stall the chase and helped their team to be victorious.
Best of Rest 112/5 (10 overs)
President’s XI 93/5 (10 overs)