GCB senior Women’s Super50 Inter-County tournament: Berbice clinch title in 7-wicket win over Demerara
The victorious Berbice Women’s team
With their bevy of star bowlers, Berbice yesterday flexed their muscles to overrun Demerara and seal a huge 7-wicket win in capturing the GCB senior Women’s Super50 Inter-County title.
With the match being played under overcast conditions at the Malteenoes Sports Club ground, Demerara managed just 76 all out in 29 overs, of which Naomi Barkoye hit a gruelling 24. Nyia Latchman (16*) and Mandy Mangru (12) also each played a primary role for the city ladies, but no other player got out of the blocks.
Berbice Captain Ashmini Munisar receiving an accolade
The Berbice star-studded lot of bowlers dominated the event, with Ashmini Munisar (3-16), Sheneta Grimmond (2-14), Tricia Hardat (2-14) and Plaffiana Millington (2-7) making light work of their opponents.
In reply, Berbice cantered to 77-3 in 15 overs, thanks to West Indies star batter Shabika Gajnabi hitting 24 not out off 31 balls.
Opener Realeanna Grimmond gave Berbice the ideal start with a run-a-ball 18, while her partner Crystal Durant chipped in with 11, and extras contributed 15 runs.
Unlike their opponents, the Demerara bowlers struggled, although Kycia Schultz, Litesha Jordan and Latchman each took a wicket. Demerara finished without success.
The GCB senior Female Inter-County Tournament will continue today (Thursday) when the teams switch to T20 mode. Berbice will take on Essequibo at Malteenoes from 13:30 hours.
