Tons from Chattergoon and Permaul propel Albion into final

CENTURIES from Guyana opening batsman Sewnarine Chattergoon and Veerapen Permaul spearheaded Albion Community Centre to a huge victory over hosts Port Mourant in their semi-final fixture of the 2013 Berbice Cricket Board/Ramcharitar Construction Service first division competition, last Saturday.In the match played at Port Mourant, Albion won the toss, batted first and benefited from a 79-run opening stand between Chattergoon and Adrian Sukhwa (23), before Permaul joined Chattergoon to add 137 for the second wicket.
When Chattergoon went for 103 (14×4), Permaul continued despite losing national wicketkeeper/batsman Anthony Bramble (5) at 245 for 3. He found a useful partner Devendra Bishoo who was unbeaten on 38, to guide Albion to 316 for 3 from their 50 overs, with Permaul finishing unbeaten on 101 (10×4).
When Port Mourant replied, they were faced with an all-spin attack and could only manage 204 in 43.5 overs despite an enterprising 62 (3×4, 3×6) from Tony McKenzie and 42 from Nicholas Cameron.
Bowling for Albion, West Indies Under-19 left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie took 4 for 44, Permaul 2 for 20 and Asif Ali 2 for 34 as the visitors won the contest by 112 runs.
Meanwhile, Police also earned the right to advance to the final after surprisingly and comfortably defeating Young Warriors at the latter’s home ground in Cumberland.