Defending champions, Berbice recorded a clinical 115-run victory over the national select under 15 team while Demerara fought back to defeat Essequibo in the opening round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) under-17 inter-county tournament on Wednesday.
Defending champions Berbice celebrate the dismissal of Jonathan Rampersaud, who was run out by wicketkeeper Mohabir Seeraj on Wednesday at Bourda (John Ramsingh photo)
At the GCC ground, Bourda, Berbice U-17 won the toss and elected to bat, posting a mammoth 267 for 9 from their allotted 50 overs. The winning total was built around a brilliant 110 from Seon Glasgow, a patient 50 from Nigel Deodat and an entertaining 35 from Fawaz Gafoor.
In all, Glasgow counted five sixes and nine fours while Deodat hit two fours.
Bowling for National Select Under-15, seamer Isai Throne was the most destructive, grabbing 3 for 30 while left-arm spinners Jonathon Rampersaud and Zachary Jodah took 2 for 50 and 2 for 36 respectively. Chandrapaul Ramraj also picked up one wicket.
In reply, the National Select Under-15 were bowled out for 152 off 49 of their allotted 50 overs. Mavendra Dindyal topped scored with 32 off 71 balls. Revoldo Phillips supported well with 29. Bowling for Berbice, Saif Amoi grabbed 3 for 30, while Jevon Schultz and Deodat took 2 for 36 and 2 for 21 respectively.
Over at the Lusignan ground, Demerara won the toss against Essequibo and elected to bat, posting 143 for 9 off their allotted 50 overs. Andre Seepersaud top scored with 42, Yeudisteer Persaud made 29 and Nyron Bissu 17. Bowling for Essequibo, Sylvian Williams and Sheldon Charles picked up 3 wickets for 19 and 21 runs respectively. Badesh Parsotam supported well with 2 for 7 while Azim Mohamed snared 1 for 26.
In reply, Essequibo fell short by 65 runs when they were bundled out for 78 in 31 overs.
Lance Roberts top scored with 13, Slyvan Williams made 12 and Ameer Singh 11 as the only three batsmen in double figures. B
With the ball, Ameer Singh lead the way with 3 for 27 from 10 overs and was supported by Dwain Dick 2 for 8 and while Trevon Charles accounted for one victim.
Round two action on Friday will see Berbice taking on Demerara at Bourda while the National Select Under-15 team will be up against Essequibo at the Lusignan Community Centre ground.
Both matches start at 09:30h.
Bowling for Berbice, Saif Amoi grabbed 3 for 30, while Jevon Schultz and Deodat took 2 for 36 and 2 for 21 respectively.
