Gafoors, Ally shine as Aurora Knightriders book final berth
Sep 12, 2017 , https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...rs-book-final-berth/
Led by an entertaining half century from right handed opener Timur Gafoor and a clinical bowling display from off-spinner Reshad Ally, Aurora Knightriders defeated Affiance Stars in the second semi-final of the South Essequibo Cricket Committee T20 tournament which was contested last Sunday at the Affiance Cricket ground.
Affiance decided to bat on a decent track and posted 167 all out in 19.5 overs. D. Narine top scored with 47 while O. Yougeshwar made 31 and D. Sookhu 22 being. Bowling for the Knightriders, Ally grabbed 3-20, D. Dindyal 2-30 and A. Manniram 2-34.
Gafoor then led his team to victory with an array of exciting shots in his top score of 61while Garfield Phillips supported with 28 and Quasie Reedon 16 not out. Bowling for Affiance, Arvin Persaud claimed 3-28 while there was a wicket apiece for L. Narine and Omesh Singh.
Meanwhile, G.T Warriors got the better of New Opportunity Corp (NOC) in the first semi-final played earlier at the same venue. The final will be played on a date and venue to be announced later.