Chathurakina’s Four-For Powers GK Foods to Victory in TCICA T20 Clash

A sensational spell from Akhilesh Chathurakina guided GK Foods to an 11-run victory over Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association (TCICA) T20 Competition at the Downtown Ball Park on Sunday, February 15.

The GK Foods Team

After setting a target of 128, GK Foods defended superbly to restrict Police to 117 for 9 in 20 overs in a tightly contested encounter.

GK Foods Post 128 All Out

Batting first, GK Foods compiled 128 all out from their 20 overs at a run rate of 6.4.

Ashok Kumar top-scored with 27 from 33 balls, striking two boundaries, while Mathan Selvakumar added 18 off 24 deliveries. Ariharan Kuthalingam contributed 12, and Rajakumar Kasi chipped in with 10.

Vijay Daniel Paramasivan (9) and Nagarajan Kuthalingam (7) added useful late runs, while 32 extras proved significant in lifting the total.

Police bowled with discipline, led by Shan Livermore, who delivered a brilliant spell of 5 for 16 in four overs. Nicholas Shortter, Ricardo Browne, Gavin Bruno, and Aaron Chalarie each claimed a wicket to keep the innings in check.

Police Held to 117/9 in Reply

Chasing 129 for victory, Police were kept under pressure from the outset and finished on 117 for 9 in their 20 overs.

Alpha Edwards led the scoring with a patient 33 off 36 balls, while Gavin Bruno contributed 27. Kareem Jack added 14, and Aaron Chalarie struck a quick 12 from eight deliveries, but Police were unable to build the partnerships required to overhaul the target.

The turning point came through the brilliance of Akhilesh Chathurakina. The standout performer produced a match-winning spell of 4 overs, 1 maiden, 8 runs, and 4 wickets at a remarkable economy rate of 2.0. His incisive bowling through the middle overs dismantled the Police batting line-up and swung the momentum firmly in GK Foods’ favour.

He received strong support from Vijay Daniel Paramasivan (2-16) and Ariharan Kuthalingam (1-14), as GK Foods closed out the contest.