GCA DDL/Pepsi 50-Over tournament: DCC crowned champions after clash with GCC
Veterans and consistent performers for the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) led the way on Saturday as they emerged victorious in what would ultimately be a comfortable victory.
The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) DDL Pepsi First-Division 50-Over final was played at the renowned Bourda Cricket Ground on Saturday, April 5, with the hosts Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) suffering a loss.
Demerara Cricket Club are champions (Newsroom photo)Christopher Barnwell led from the front with a quickfire 43 off 28
DCC won the toss and elected to make GCC bowl first in the contest. DCC started their innings steadily, as there was a nervous atmosphere because of the occasion. Brandon Jaikaran batted well, setting a solid foundation for the batting side with his innings of 53 from 92 balls, which included three boundaries. Sachin Singh (31) and Jonathan Van Lange (39) both got starts, but failed to capitalise on the situation. Captain Christopher Barnwell walked to the crease at number 5 and provided some impetus to the innings with his 43 off 28 balls that included one four and two sixes. Devon Lord would initiate the batting collapse for the DCC as they lost their last five wickets for 46 runs, and were bowled out for 227 in 44.5 overs. Lord had figures of 4 for 27 in 6.5 overs.
With runs on the board in a final, DCC fancied their chances in the second innings and delivered. GCC’s top and middle order succumbed to the pressure and lost their wickets cheaply as a result. Ezekiel Wilson (3 for 20) removed former West Indies Test player Leon Johnson for a first-ball duck, and was the main man for the DCC bowling unit. He was well supported by Daniel Mootoo, Steven Sankar, and Van Lange, who each picked up two wickets. Thaddeus Lovell (47) had the only significant score as GCC were bowled out for 127 in 29.1 overs, losing by 100 runs.
