GCB U-19 female cricket: Demerara clinch title, dethrone Berbice

Guyana’s senior women’s player Tilleya Madramootoo turned in a solid batting performance to lead Demerara to a memorable nine-wicket win against arch-rivals Berbice in the final of the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) Under-19 female tournament.
In a match played at the Port Mourant Community Centre Ground, the girls from the city dominated the girls from the Ancient County in their own backyard, blowing away Berbice for 58 in 16.2 overs, while Demerara cruised to victory in 14.5 overs, ending on 59-1.

The injured Madramootoo, who scored an unbeaten 52 in the first match of the day against Essequibo, battled to a brave unbeaten 19 against Berbice, this win marking the first for Demerara against Berbice in a decade.
With Demerara winning the toss and opting to field first, Berbice had a rocky start, their top order being blown away by a collective Demerara bowling effort.
Tamara George was the lone batter to reach double figures when she scored 10. Extras contributed 20 to the Berbice total of 58 all out in 16.2 overs.
Emalissa Whyte was the pick of the bowlers, with 3-12 from four overs, and Tamica Simon took 3-19 while Chelsea Latiff had 2-21 in a collective effort.
The Demerara response to the target of 59 saw skipper Naomi Barkoye going down for nine, but Madramootoo and Sarah Amin (12 not out) ensured Demerara defeated Berbice.
In the first match of the day, Demerara got past Essequibo by eight wickets. Opener Tilleya Madramootoo led Demerara’s chase with a solid unbeaten 52 as Demerara cruised to 127-2 in 18.4 overs.
Essequibo, who were asked to bat first, made 126-3 in 20 overs. Aliah Da Silva top-scored with 23, while Cyanna Retemiah made 21. Extras contributed 52 to Essequibo’s total. Emalissa Whyte had 2-22 in three overs.
In response, Madramootoo stroked 52 from 54 balls in an innings which had seven fours. She was supported by Sarah Amin, who made 26 in a winning cause.
The players will be heading to Trinidad and Tobago on July 2 to participate in the Regional Women’s Under-19 tournament.