Queensway Super50: Sinclair duo seals thumping win for Berbice

Junior Sinclair’s five-wicket haul and an explosive unbeaten 75 from Kevin Sinclair propelled Berbice to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over the Select XI in the Queensway Inter-County Super50 Cup at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground on Sunday.

The Select XI’s decision to bat first quickly backfired, as they were bundled out for just 139 in 37.3 overs, primarily due to Junior Sinclair’s probing off-spin.

Kevin Sinclair’s 63-ball knock made the target look threadbare and Berbice raced to the total in 29.1 overs.

The Select XI innings never truly got off the ground, with consistent pressure from the Berbice attack despite Kwesi Mickle, who struck a commendable 49.

The primary destructor was Junior Sinclair, who delivered a magnificent spell of control and spin.

He finished with a devastating return of 5 for 25 from his full 10 overs, tearing through the Select XI’s middle and lower order.

Clinton Pestano ably supported him, who claimed 2 for 18, and the all-round burst from Zeynul Ramsammy, who added 2 for 29.

Their combined efforts meant Select XI could not capitalise on any momentum, scraping only 139 before the final wicket fell in the 38th over.

The Berbice top order would always dictate the pursuit of 140, and Kevin Sinclair took control from the outset.

Known for his aggressive strokeplay, the opener combined caution with calculated risk.

While the Select XI managed to pick up three wickets—one each for Kwesi Mickle, Joshua Jones, and Nityanand Mathura—they could not stop the flow of runs from Sinclair’s bat.

Sinclair found a capable partner in Zeynul Ramsammy, who completed an excellent day with an unbeaten 23, ensuring the chase was completed with minimal fuss and 20.5 overs to spare.

The tournament continues on Tuesday when Demerara faces the Select XI at Enmore starting at 09:00h.