Player-of-the-Match Richie Looknauth (left) receives his trophy from Troy Khan (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/November 16, 2024) Zeynul Ramsammy topscored with 34 off 30 (3x4s, 1×6), while Tomanni Caesar made 16 off eight (2x4s, 1×6). Skipper Antony Adams picked up 2-20 off four overs, while there was one each for Nial Smith, Keemo Paul and Garfield Phillips. 
Tagenarine Chanderpaul on the go for Essequibo Anacondas (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/November 16, 2024) Anacondas were given a rousing start of 70 in 7.5 overs by Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kevon Boodie. The left-handed Chanderpaul was the aggressor, blasting 43 off 20 (4x4s, 2x6s), while Boodie played the supporting role with 24 off 30 (2x4s, 1×6). 
Keemo Paul (left) and Quentin Sampson take a breather (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/November 16, 2024) After Rampertab Ramnauth (15) and Looknauth (1) were dismissed, Keemo Paul with 39 off 26 (4x6s) and Quentin Sampson with 27* off 18 (2x6s) gave Anacondas valuable runs at the death. Ricardo Adams, Sylus Tyndall, La Fleur, Ashmead Nedd and Myheim Khan all picked up a wicket each. 
Gaurav Ramesh (right) was Player-of-the-Match in the third place playoff. He received a trophy from Anthony D’Andrade (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/November 16, 2024) Pitbulls win third place playoff Former national youth player Gaurav Ramesh picked up the Player-of-the-Match award as Demerara Pitbulls defeated Berbice Piranhas by 34 runs in the third place playoff. The tall Albion left-arm spinner picked up 4-24 and received solid support from Clinton Pestano (2-16) and Dwain Dick (2-20) as Piranhas were limited to 129-9 from the allotted 20 overs in pursuit of a target of 164. Opener Joshua Persaud with 64 off 45 (5x4s, 4x6s) and skipper Christopher Barnwell with 51 off 41 (5x4s, 1×6) were the pillars of Pitbulls’ total, with Suresh Dhanai taking 3-38. For the win, Anacondas received G$1.7 million, while Jaguars pocketed G$500,000 and Pitbulls G$200,000. 
MVP of the tournament Antony Adams (right) receives his trophy from Shaun Massiah (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/November 16, 2024) While the top teams received cash and trophies, the leading players were also rewarded - Most Runs (241)- Adrian Sukhwa (Berbice Pirahnas)
- Most wickets (16)- Ricardo Adams (Essequibo Jaguars)
- Most dismissals by wicketkeeper (13)- Kevon Boodie (Essequibo Anacondas)
- Most catches in the outfield (5)- Myheim Khan (Essequibo Jaguars)
- Most Valuable Player (100 runs and 15 wickets)- Antony Adams (Essequibo Anacondas)
- Player-of-the-Match in the final (4-21)- Richie Looknauth (Essequibo Anacondas)
Some members of the Kaieteur Warriors pose with the winner’s trophy at the National Stadium, Providence (Photo: Guyana Cricket Board) Kaieteur Warriors beat Pakaraima Force in female exhibition game Kaieteur Warriors defeated Pakaraima Force by two wickets in the female exhibition game to kickstart the day. Batting first, Pakaraima Force managed 89-6 from the allotted 20 overs at the National Stadium, Providence, with Tilleya Madramootoo topscoring with 34 off 49 (2x4s). Opener Katana Mentore made 17 off 29 (1×4) and Shemaine Campbelle 13 off 12 (2x4s), as Cyanna Retemiah bagged 3-26 (4), Trisha Hardat 2-17 (4) and Ashmini Munisar 1-8 (4). In reply, several players chipped in to guide Warriors to victory at 90-8 from 19.1 overs. Realeanna Grimmond made 19 off 24 (2x4s), Retemiah 12 off 13, Ashmini Munisar 11 off 15, while Mandy Mangru, Tiea Isaacs and Melanie Dover scored 10 each. Bowling for Force, Sheneta Grimmond picked up 2-16 (4), Nyia Latchman 2-20 (4), while Latisha Jordan, Danielle Manns and Tremayne Marks picked up one wicket apiece. Warriors received G$300,000 for the win, and Force got G$150,000. The post Essequibo Anacondas win GCB National T20 League; Antony Adams named MVP appeared first on News Room Guyana. Source: https://newsroom.gy/2024/11/17/essequib ... named-mvp/