Right guards cricket club skipper, Eric Dusingizimana has hailed teammates for the wonderful performance after a win over Kerala Hunters by 15 runs in this year’s Computer Point Cricket Tournament which was held at Kicukiro cricket ground.

Right Guards added a brick on their journey to the championship this season by winning their first game against one of the best sides, Kerala Hunters.

"We played as a team and won together, let’s continue with that spirit and win the title this season,” Dusingizimana said.

Kerala, who had won their first two games in the tournament, had high hopes of stretching their good form before they were humbled by Right Guards.

Kerala won the toss and batted first; making 169 runs all out in 20 overs, with Nayan Patel as their outstanding performer, making 19 runs in 33 balls—he also took one wicket. Dhaval Patel added 16 runs in 16 balls.

In reply, Right Guards cruised to the set target of 171 runs in 20 overs, thanks to team captain Dusingizimana whose selfless efforts ensured the success of the team who made 39 runs in 17 overs

The Rwandan international put on 17 runs in 35 balls. On the road to victory, Derick Bayingana also added 13 runs in 8 balls for the Right Guards.

"I appreciate the effort and the commitment of the whole team; all the players were focused considering the fact that we had not won any game since the tournament started. Our target is not to just qualify for the semis but to go up to the final and win the tournament,” he added.

Right Guard remains on top of Pool B with 4 points in one game, other teams in this group include Terugu Royals, Kerala Hunters, Kigali Warriors, Kigali Cricket Club as well as RCA development Team.

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