The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Under 19 Inter-Association 2026 50-Over tournament got off to an emphatic start on Wednesday at the Police Sports Club, with Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) U19 and East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) recording victories in their respective opening matches.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, East Bank Cricket Association U19 endured a nightmare outing, collapsing for a paltry 38 in 19.2 overs. Their batting line-up never recovered from early blows, with Dilshan Latchman offering the only resistance with a modest 10.
GCA’s bowlers were clinical. Emmanuel Lewis and Dave Mohabir led the charge with three wickets apiece, dismantling the EBCA innings with disciplined spells.
In response, Georgetown Cricket Association U19 made light work of the chase, reaching 39 for 2 in just 7.1 overs to secure an eight-wicket victory. Emmanuel Lewis’ outstanding all-round contribution earned him the Man of the Match award.
In the day’s other encounter, East Coast Cricket Board also chose to bat first after winning the toss. They posted 126 all out in 37.3 overs, thanks largely to Yannick Newton’s top score of 34 and a supporting 19 from Kyle Gibson.
West Demerara Cricket Association’s bowlers kept things tight, with Robin Seecharran claiming three wickets and Pameshwar Ram picking up two.
Chasing 127 for victory, West Demerara fell just short, bowled out for 120 in 32.4 overs. T Argyle fought valiantly with a determined 53, while P Ram added 21, but Arun Gainda’s three-wicket haul helped seal a narrow win for East Coast.
The tournament continues today with two more fixtures on the schedule: East Bank will face East Coast, while West Demerara takes on Upper Demerara, as teams look to build early momentum in the competition.
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