The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) DDL Pepsi First-Division 50-over tournament is finally scheduled to come to a conclusion on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The final will be contested by the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), bowling off at 09:30h at the home of GCC.
Both teams had convincing victories in the semi-finals of the competition and will be hoping to carry the good form into the final. DCC won their semi-final match-up against the Malteenoes Sports Club by 60 runs (D/L) despite Marcus Watkins’ 113 of 109 balls. Christopher Barnwell led the bowling unit with an impressive 5 for 36 in 7.5 overs, while in the batting department, national player Tevin Imlach contributed with 80 not out. DCC will be hoping for similar performances from Barnwell with the ball, but the services of their key batsman, Imlach, are currently in doubt as he is currently on national duty with the Guyana Harpy Eagles. Eighteen-year-old Jonathan Van Lange will aim to provide runs to support Barnwell, while Ezekiel Wilson will want to perform well in his bowling spell.
The venue at which the final will be played
In contrast, GCC defeated the Muslim Youth Organisation handily in their semi-final match. Akshaya Persaud (88); Leon Johnson (40) and Ronaldo Alimohamed (67) all helped GCC reach 324 for 8 in their 50 overs. Joshua Wade will want to have the same impact in the final with the ball as he did in the semis, claiming four wickets.
With both historically significant teams hoping to compete and win the DDL Pepsi First-Division trophy at the renowned Bourda Ground, Saturday’s final is expected to be a thrilling event with some of the best First-Division talent on show.
