After an extended rainy season, cricket action is set to resume with the much-anticipated Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Under-16 Inter-Association Tournament. According to a missive from the Board, this exciting competition will showcase the future stars of Guyanese cricket, bringing together five competitive teams.
Those teams are, West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA), Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA), East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB), East Bank Cricket Association (EBCA) and DCB Select XI.
The tournament will officially bowl off on January 31, 2026, with matches scheduled to be played at LBI and Lusignan Grounds on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). The DCB noted that the official list of players will be announced shortly, highlighting the young talent selected to represent their respective associations.
Tournament Fixtures
Saturday, January 31, 2026
GCA vs EBCA – Lusignan
ECCB vs WDCA – LBI
DCB Select XI – Bye
Sunday, February 1, 2026
GCA vs WDCA – Lusignan
DCB Select XI vs ECCB – LBI
EBCA – Bye
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
ECCB vs EBCA – Lusignan
WDCA vs DCB Select XI – LBI
GCA – Bye
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
GCA vs ECCB – Lusignan
EBCA vs DCB Select XI – LBI
WDCA – Bye
Friday, February 6, 2026
DCB Select XI vs GCA – Lusignan
WDCA vs EBCA – LBI
ECCB – Bye
According to the DCB, this Under-16 Inter-Association competition serves as a vital platform for nurturing young cricketers across Demerara. It provides them with the opportunity to gain competitive match experience, showcase their skills, and stake a claim for future selection at higher levels of the game.
“The DCB remains committed to fostering youth development and ensuring that cricket continues to thrive across the region. Fans are encouraged to come out and support these rising stars as they embark on their journey in the sport,” the Board shared.
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