DCC defeat Transport Sports Club in U17 Hundred Overs tournament
In a match of the Under-17 Hundred Overs cricket competition sponsored by the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA), Georgetown City Cricket Cup (GCCC) and Friends of the Mayor contested at the Transport Sports Club (TSC) at Thomas Lands in Georgetown on Saturday, the following result was produced.
Makai Dowlin top- scored with 32 runs
After winning the toss, the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) decided to bat first, and were bowled out in 28 overs for a total of 127. Makai Dowlin scored 32 off 27 balls, including five fours, while Kaylon Callender was able to put together a sluggish innings of 20 off 50 balls, with three fours. They were the main contributors to the DCC score.
Dave Mohabir took 3 wickets for 19 runs in 7 overs, and Andy Ramgoolam took 2 wickets for 9 runs in 5 overs.
Transport were however bowled out for 70 runs, with contributions of 17 each coming from Shamar Apple and Brandon Henry. Throughout the innings, Transport failed to establish any meaningful partnership, and kept losing wickets at critical times. Ultimately, they lost the match by 57 runs.
DCC bowlers were outstanding in performance. Kaylon Callender took 3 wickets for 6 runs in 3.5 overs, while Jasane Craig took 3 for 12 in 4 overs.