GCA, EBCA claim convincing wins in Demerara U16 tournament

Action in the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Under-16 tournament continued on Wednesday, February 4, with two matches played on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), producing dominant performances and clear winners at both venues.
At the Lusignan Community Centre ground, the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) won the toss and elected to bat first but struggled against disciplined bowling from the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA). ECCB were dismissed for a modest 57 in 39.1 overs, with Ashton Collins top-scoring with 17. No other batter reached double figures as wickets fell steadily throughout the innings. Jasani Craig and Afraz Khan led the bowling effort for GCA, each claiming three wickets to dismantle the ECCB line-up.
In reply, GCA made light work of the target, racing to 58 without loss in just 6.5 overs. Lomar Seecharan starred with an aggressive 38 from 30 balls, striking three fours and two sixes. GCA secured a comfortable 10-wicket victory, underlining their batting strength.

Meanwhile, at the LBI ground, the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Select XI faced the East Bank Cricket Association (EBCA). EBCA won the toss and chose to bat, posting a competitive 154 all out in 35.5 overs. Jadesh Kalpoo led the scoring with a well-played 40, which included six fours and a six, while Anthony Indar supported with 27, featuring four boundaries. The Select XI bowlers shared the workload, with Hezekiah Hohenkirk, Savir Narine, Navin Adreenflood, and Adam Mohamed each taking two wickets.
In response, the DCB Select XI were restricted to 103 all out in 32.5 overs. Aaron Narine top-scored with 32, striking four fours, while Ajay Kissoon added 26 with three boundaries. EBCA’s bowling attack proved decisive, led by Jadesh Kalpoo, who produced an outstanding spell of 5 for 10 from 4.5 overs. Shane Dewa provided excellent support, finishing with 4 for 23 from eight overs.
EBCA went on to win the match by 51 runs, with Jadesh Kalpoo named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
The tournament continues today with two fixtures scheduled for 09:30h. DCB Select XI will take on GCA at Lusignan, while WDCA face EBCA at the LBI ground.