The Demerara Under-16 cricket tournament got off to an exciting start over the weekend with several one-sided contests and standout individual performances at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) and Lusignan Community Centre Grounds.
On Saturday, the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) produced a dominant batting display against the East Bank Cricket Association (EBCA) at the LBI Ground. After winning the toss and opting to bat, GCA piled on a massive 431 for 4 from their 50 overs. Nathan Bishop was the star of the innings, blasting a superb 150 off 102 balls, striking eight fours and seven sixes. He was well supported by Lomar Seecharran, who also registered a century with a commanding 132.
EBCA’s reply never threatened the target as they were skittled out for just 34 in 18 overs. Wasim Ali led the bowling attack with a four-wicket haul to seal an emphatic victory for GCA.
In the other Saturday fixture, the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) elected to bat first against the West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA). ECCB struggled with the bat and were dismissed for 95 in 34.5 overs, with Ashton Collins top-scoring with 39. Dhirendra Shivepersaud was the standout bowler, claiming 5 for 18. WDCA then chased down the target comfortably, reaching 96 for 4 in 19.3 overs, with Ishan Harricharran finishing unbeaten on 43.
Action continued on Sunday with ECCB taking on Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Select XI at the LBI Ground. Batting first, ECCB were bowled out for 143 in 45.2 overs, with Aaron Persaud top-scoring with 41. Noel Madramatoo and Hezekiah Hohenkirk each picked up three wickets for DCB. However, DCB’s chase fell short as they were bowled out for 124 in 38 overs, despite contributions of 33 from Madramatoo and 22 from Adam Mohammed. Jorden Bissessar starred with the ball, picking up three wickets to secure the win for ECCB.
In the final match of the weekend, GCA continued their impressive form by defeating WDCA by 201 runs at Lusignan. Batting first, GCA posted 255 for 8 in their 50 overs, with Seecharran top-scoring with 72, while Mickel Johnson and Prosper Jacobus chipped in with 35 apiece. WDCA’s reply faltered badly as they were bowled out for just 54 in 24.4 overs. Ali and Balashankar Narine both claimed three wickets to complete another comprehensive victory for GCA.
The tournament is expected to continue today with more matches scheduled for the LBI and Lusignan Grounds.
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