LOCAL CRICKET

MT. HORNE WINS THE INAUGURAL 2010 NATIONAL CLUB CRICKET 20/20 TOURNAMENT 
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The presentation to Mount Horme
ST. GEORGE’S, FEBRUARY 15, 2010 -- Mt. Horne is the champion of the inaugural Ministry of Youth Empowerment & Sports 20/20 National Cricket Club Tournament.  They beat Lesborn by 67 runs on Sunday to win the coveted trophy and a cheque for $8000 dollars. Runners-up, Lesborn received $5,000.

Minister of Youth Empowerment & Sports, Honourable Simmons, Manager of the Grenada National Lottery Authority, Mr. Lingham Samuel and President of the Grenada Cricket Association, Mr. Cecil Greenidge congratulated Mt. Horne on its remarkable success.
 
Scores in the match were: Mt. Horne 142 for 7 off 20 overs and Lesborn replied with 123 all out.  For Lesborn, Harry Charles scored 43 not out and Javan Abraham captured 2 for 22 off 4 overs.  About 600 spectators were on hand to witness the match.  
 
Earlier in the day, Idlers defeated Police to steal the third place position.  They received a cheque for $3,000 as a reward for their success.  Scores in the match were: Idlers 158 for 6 off 20 overs; Police 106 all out.  For Idlers, Lyndon Joseph scored 49 and took 6 for 14 off 2.4 overs. It was the best bowling display in the competition.
 
On Saturday 13th February, Mt. Horne and Idlers clashed for a place in the final and it was Mt. Horne who got there as they beat Idlers comprehensively by 34 runs.  Scores were: Mt Horne 146 for 7 off 20 overs with Camilus Alexander tallying 33; Idlers replied with 112 for 7 off 20 overs.
 
In the other semi-final match on Saturday, Lesborn beat Police by nine runs in a thrilling contest.  Scores in the match were: Lesborn 177 for 5 off 20 overs; Harry Charles 44 not out, and Denroy Lewis 44, not out.  Police, 168 for 8 off 20 with Leon Chichester 64 and Garfield Charles 35.  Fabian Marrrast captured four 25 off 4 overs for Lesborn.
 
The following awards were given in the closing ceremony:
 
Batsman with most runs                      Lyndon Lawrence                     212
Bowler with most wickets                    Lyndon Joseph                        11
Centurion                                          Lyndon Lawrence                     123
Highest Individual Score                    Lyndon Lawrence                     123
Best Bowling in a match                     Lyndon Joseph                         6 for 14
Man of the final                                 Harry Charles                            44 not out
Player of tournament                        Lyndon Joseph