Participating teams at the opening of the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) 2023 T20 Tournament at Greenland Playfield on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters

Opening batsman Avishkar Sewkarran faced 37 balls and hit 13 fours and 3 sixes for his unbeaten 80, which earned him Man of the Match honours. Photo: BVICA

The BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) 2023 T20 Tournament will run from February 5 to April 30, 2023. Photo: BVICA/Facebook

The Cavaliers, led by an unbeaten half-century from Man of the Match Avishkar Sewkarran, defeated RTW Falcons by 9 wickets in the lone game of the day.

Sensational Sewkarran!

Sewkarran ended on 80 not out as Cavaliers achieved victory on 135-1 from 9.5 overs, responding to RTW Falcons’ 131 all out from 16.1 overs.

Opening batsman Sewkarran faced 37 balls and hit 13 fours and 3 sixes in his stellar performance at the crease. He had also picked up a wicket when RTW Falcons were sent to bat first.

Gopaul Boodram was not out on 20. He came to the crease after opener Aaron Baker was bowled by Imran Smith when on 23.

The Falcons' innings were pegged back especially by Ronniel Jeffrey who took 4 wickets for 20 runs from his allotted 4 overs.

Austin Mc Dowall top-scored for RTW Falcons with 24 runs. Sylvester Mitchel (23 runs) and Joel Williams (20) also had good starts but we were unable to hang in at the crease for a longer time.

2 matches on Feb 12

Play continues on Sunday, February 12, 2023, with two games.

Vikings and Police will take to the field from 9:30 AM and Royal Knights and VI Combined Renegades will do battle from 1:30 PM.