GCA go unbeaten to capture DCB U-16 Title

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) completed an unbeaten run to lift the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Under-16 title after a commanding performance on the final day of competition at Lusignan.
In the feature encounter, DCB’s select XI were dismissed for a mere 66 in 28.5 overs, struggling against disciplined bowling. Noel Madramootoo was the lone batsman to reach double figures, top-scoring with 10. Mario Singh was the chief destroyer with the ball, claiming 4 for 12 in an incisive spell.
GCA made light work of the modest target, reaching 67 for 2 in just 5.3 overs. Openers Lomar Seecharran and Makai Dowlin remained unbeaten on 24 each, sealing a comfortable victory and underlining GCA’s dominance throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, in the other match of the day, West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA) registered a 33-run victory over East Bank Cricket Association (EBCA).
After winning the toss, WDCA elected to bat and were bowled out for 81 in 21 overs. Jadyon Birch led the scoring with a patient 22, striking four boundaries. EBCA’s bowling effort was led by Shane Dewa, who captured an impressive 5 for 22 from five overs, while Jamal Samuels supported well with 2 for 18 from five overs.

In reply, EBCA were dismissed for 48 in 17.5 overs, despite Jamal Samuels’ top score of 13, which included three fours. WDCA’s bowlers proved too strong, with Krishna Mahase taking 4 for 16 from five overs and Ishan Harricharran claiming three for seven from 3.5 overs. Mahase was later named Player of the Match for his decisive contribution.
At the conclusion of the tournament, GCA finished unbeaten to emerge as deserved champions of the 2026 DCB U16 Inter-Association competition, while WDCA secured the runners-up position.
Individually, Lomar Seecharran topped the batting charts with 264 runs, including one century and one half-century. Shane Dewa ended as the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets, highlighted by his best figures of 5 for 22.
Ishan Harricharran was judged the tournament’s Most Valuable Player for his outstanding all-round performances, finishing with 84 runs at an average of 42 and eight wickets, with best bowling figures of three for six.
The tournament once again showcased the depth of emerging cricketing talent across Demerara and provided an encouraging glimpse into the future of the game at the youth level.