Chance for Demerara to “save face”

GCB/Hand-in-Hand U-19 50-Over…
It has just not been Demerara’s time to shine in the ongoing Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/Hand-in-Hand Insurance Under-19 50-Over Inter-County tournament.
Arguably, one of the strong sides on paper, they certainly showed to their demise that it was not about names but who showed up to play on the day.

After failing to get any play in their opening match of the 50-Over segment, and gifting their three-day title to a well-oiled Berbice unit, they got hammered by the boys from the Ancient County.
Today, they will have to quickly rebound from the 119-run defeat and not underestimate the National Select U-17 team at Everest Cricket Ground.
Windies Youth player Joshua Persaud, who missed most of the three-day segment, needs to hit top peak with the bat. Young Adrian Hinds has looked quite impressive at the top of the order and maybe has enough to squeeze a spot in the national team.

With uncertainty over Bhaskar Yadram due to an ankle injury, Persaud, another Windies youth player, is ultimately the man to deliver the goods.
With ball in hand, Demerara have been quite superb led by the talented Ashmead Nedd and Dwain Dick while pacer Qumar Torrington is finding his groove.
For the U-17s, easing the burden off the shoulders of marquee batsman Sachin Singh would only do wonders for them in a bid to pull off an upset victory. Marvin Prashad, who made a gritty 63, will want to cash in on another good score.
For Berbice, who, based on form, should easily complete the double, they will have to face Essequibo at Tuschen. Kevlon Anderson will want to continue pilling on the runs so will Captain Kevin Sinclair and his cousin, Junior Sinclair. Opening the batting, Alex Algoo has made some dashing starts and will want to carry on to a big score, while with the ball, Kevin Umroa has simply been a magician.
The hosts, on the other hand, have been indifferent, but have the arsenal to do well. Kurt Lovell, who has been around the national youth level for quite some time now, has to produce a meaningful score to lend support to Captain Kevin Christian.
Both matches are slated to commence from 09:00h.