The Rawlins team has muscled its way to the top spot in the ongoing Sports Department/Development Bank Tape ball Cricket league.
On Sunday 20th October, in game two, they came up against the Calypso team. Calypso batted first and scored 78 for 4 in their 10 overs.
Rawlins in response got the usual rapid start from Carlon Smithen who raced to 37, with 5 sixes and a four included.
However, towards the end, they had a slight stutter, as Calypso clawed back into the game, but Merchant hit a few decisive blows, to put the issue beyond doubt.
Summarized scores:
Calypso 78 for 4 in 10 overs
Garfield Jeffers 24
D. Cornelius 18
H. Harry 13
S. Merchant 2 wickets
J. manners 1 wicket
Rawlins 80 for 4 in 7.1 overs
Carlon Smithen 37
S. Merchant 18 not out
Herbert 2 wickets
Rawlins won by 6 wickets