CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, August 16, 2010 (Press Release) - The Highlights Int female Cricket team is the undisputed champion of female crciket on Nevis for 2010. This feat was accomplished on the evening of Saturday 14th August at the Elquemedo Willet Park, when they won over a determined Empire team for the second time in a row, to bring an end to the best of three finals.
Highlights captain Ruby Chapman won the toss and immediately decided to take first knock. A lackluster looking Empire team soon found some rhythm when Ruby Chapman and Latoya Bussue went cheaply. However, Curleanne Parris led the way in rallying the Highlights’ cause, ably assisted by supportive knocks from Hanley, Berkley and Matthew. Hanley fell to a stunning, diving catch at short midwicket by a tumbling Catherine Joseph. They got to a competitive total of 93 for 6 from their 12 overs.
Empire was off to a rapid start in response, when Diana Browne ferociously heaved a Latoya Bussue delivery, majestically towards Swannie’s for a huge six. She was then magnificently caught in a good running effort by Esther Matthew as she attempted to repeat the shot.
Charmaine Walters hit a few lusty blows towards the end of the game aided by Catherine Joseph who played a few good shots as well, but in the end they fell a tantalizing 12 runs short of a possible victory.
Summarized scores: Highlights Int 92 for 6 from 12 overs: Curleanne Parris 29 not out; K. Hanley 11; Lesley Berkley 11 and Esther Matthew 8. There were 25 extras. For Empire-Browne, Powell, Walters and Liburd all got 1 wicket each.
Empire: 81 for 3 from 12 overs: Charmaine Walters 23 not out and Catherine Joseph 19 not out. There were 18 extras. For Highlights –Berkley, Pemberton and Bussue all got 1 wicket each.
Highlights Int therefore securing the top four honours and effectively the overall championship title for 2010.
Meanwhile the second game scheduled in the bottom four finals was not played as Super Rockers failed to show. St.James’ therefore after winning the first game between the two teams, securing the bottom four trophy, to add to their previously won six aside trophy.
The closing and prize giving ceremony is expected to be finalized for sometime later this week.
Here are some interesting statistics coming out of the tournament as tallied by the number one scorer, Reuben ‘Brutus’ Housen:
There were 1,604 extras bowled in the tournament:
St.James’ 258; Empire 231; Brown Hill 228; Super Rockers 204; Highlights Int 185; St.Thomas’ 173; Alex Stars 165 and GT United 160.
There were 78 sixes struck in the tournament:
St.James’ 22; St.Thomas’ 20; Empire 15; Highlights Int 11; Brown Hill 8; Super Rockers 1; GT United 1 and Alex Stars 0.
The top ten batters in the tournament were:
Ruby Chapman of Highlights 298 runs; Rozel Liburd of Empire 204; Curleanne Parris of Highlights 199; Judy Morton of St.James’ 177; Charmaine Walters of Empire 159; Blondina Griffin of Super Rockers 145; Giselle Skeete of St.James’ 145; Catherine Joseph of Empire 138; Nevilla Daniel of St.Thomas’ 131; and Junella Burke of St.James’ 125.
The top ten bowlers of the tournament were: Chaliese Browne of Super Rockers 15 wickets; Malva Rawlins of Highlights 14; Lesley Berkeley of Highlights 11; Jasmine Herbert of Super Rockers 10; Judy Morton of St.James’ 9; Idella Pemberton of Highlights 9; Nevilla Daniel of St.Thomas’, Cressy Mills of Alex Stars and Sherilyn Liburd of Empire 8 each; and Latoya Bussue of Highlights 7.
Champions and winners of top four — Highlights Int
Bottom Four winners - St.James’
Six a side champions - St.James’
Most fours – Ruby Chapman with 25
Most sixes - Giselle Skeete with 13
Best bowling figures - Malva Rawlins with 5 for 17
Best batter - Ruby Chapman with 298 runs
Best wicketkeeper - Idella Pemberton
Best fielder - Angel Leader
Best All-rounder - Judy Morton with 177 runs and 9 wickets
Most disciplined team - Alex Stars
Best dressed team - GT United
Most runs in an over — 30 runs by Giselle Skeete
Highest individual score — 67 by Rozel Liburd
Highest team score - St.James’ with 148 for 4
MVP of the finals - Curleanne Parris
MVP of the tournament - Ruby Chapman
