Essequibo registered their first win in the Queensway Security Service National Super50 tournament with a dominant 118-run victory over Berbice at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground on Wednesday, October 16, 2025.
Winning the toss and opting to field first, Berbice failed to contain a resilient Essequibo batting line-up. Openers Kevon Boodie and Kanhaiya Ramkarran provided a solid platform with a 46-run opening stand before Veerasammy Permaul trapped Ramkarran leg before for 13.
Kevin Sinclair then struck twice in quick succession, removing Kemol Savory (4) and Ricardo Adams (19) to put Essequibo under pressure at 86 for 3. However, Boodie and Keemo Paul turned the tide with a crucial 73-run partnership. Paul played the aggressor, striking two fours and two sixes in his lively 37 from 35 balls before being dismissed by Omesh Mathura.
Boodie went on to anchor the innings with a composed 74 off 111 deliveries, featuring eight fours and two sixes, while Quentin Sampson made a strong return to form after a first-ball duck in the previous match. Sampson capitalised on a few dropped chances to hammer 55 from 44 balls, including four sixes and two fours.
Late cameos from Anthony Adams (21) and Thaddeus Lovell (31 off 15 balls) lifted Essequibo to an imposing total of 288 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. Mathura finished as Berbice’s best bowler with 3 for 51, while Sinclair and Zeynul Ramsammy took two wickets each.
In reply, Berbice’s chase faltered early when Ronsford Beaton bowled Leon Andrews for five. Garfield Benjamin (33) and Rampertab Ramnauth (11) tried to steady the innings, but wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals.
Sinclair looked dangerous with the bat, striking two sixes in succession before being brilliantly caught by Paul for 27. Golcharran Chulai then tore through the middle order, claiming 4 for 48, while Anthony Adams supported well with 3 for 48 as Berbice slumped to 139 for 8 by the 32nd over.
Despite a valiant half-century from Tomanni Caesar (57 off 52 balls – 3 fours, 3 sixes), the lower order offered little resistance. Berbice were eventually bowled out for 170 in 39.5 overs, handing Essequibo a comfortable 118-run victory.
The win marks Essequibo’s first of the tournament, and they will now look to continue their momentum when they face the winless Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Select XI on October 18 at the same venue.
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