Georgetown finish unbeaten to claim national U19 title

The curtains came down on the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Under-19 Cricket Association tournament with an exciting final day of action at two venues, as teams battled for top honours and final standings.At the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Ground, the East Coast Cricket Board faced off against the Upper Demerara Cricket Association in a decisive encounter.
Upper Demerara U19 won the toss and opted to bat but struggled to build momentum against a disciplined East Coast bowling attack. They were bowled out for 102 in 22.3 overs, with only two batsmen reaching double figures. Nathan Bishop top-scored with 33, while Tyric Henry contributed 25 in an otherwise faltering innings.
Arun Gainda led the charge with impressive figures of four for 20, dismantling the middle order. He was well supported by Kaylan Callendar and Vijai Kalpu, who claimed two wickets apiece to ensure Upper Demerara never found stability at the crease.
In reply, East Coast made light work of the target thanks to a blistering knock from Yannick Newton. The right-hander smashed an unbeaten 51 off just 26 balls, an innings decorated with seven fours and two sixes. His aggressive stroke play propelled East Coast to 104 for one in just nine overs, sealing a comprehensive victory.

With the win, East Coast finished the competition on six points to secure second place, their only blemish being a single loss in four matches.
Over at the Police Sports Club ground, the West Demerara Cricket Association won the toss and chose to bat against the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA).
West Demerara posted 140 all out in 40.3 overs. Pameshwar Ram top-scored with a brisk 35 from 29 deliveries, while T Argyle added 30 to give the innings some respectability. However, disciplined bowling from Georgetown kept the scoring in check. Danvir Seegobin was outstanding with four for 15, and Emmanuel Lewis provided strong support with three wickets.
In response, Georgetown’s chase was anchored by Khush Seegobin, who struck 47, and an unbeaten 50 from Emmanuel Lewis. The pair guided their side comfortably to 150 for three in 27.1 overs, sealing another convincing victory.
With four wins from four matches, Georgetown remained unbeaten throughout the tournament to claim the Under-19 title in dominant fashion, capping off an impressive campaign and underlining their depth in youth cricket.
The final day’s performances highlighted the promising talent emerging across Demerara, setting the stage for an exciting future in the region’s cricketing landscape.