The Queensway Security Service National Super50 Tournament continued on Wednesday at the Enmore Community Centre Ground, where defending champions Demerara faced off against the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Select XI.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the GCB Select XI lost Orin Gibson early for just one run in the opening over. However, Brandon Jaikaran and Romeo Deonarain steadied the innings with a solid 77-run partnership. Jaikaran was eventually trapped leg-before by Chanderpaul Ramraj after scoring 26 from 67 balls.
Captain Romeo Deonarain played a composed knock of 52 from 95 deliveries, including four fours and a six, before falling to Richie Looknauth. Middle-order batsmen Afraz Budhoo (23) and Kwesi Mickle (21) both got starts but failed to convert them into substantial scores. A late cameo from Joshua Jones, who struck 19 from 14 balls, helped lift the total to 185 all out in 50 overs.
For Demerara, Ronaldo Ali Mohammed impressed with figures of 4 for 53, while Jonathan Van Lange chipped in with 3 for 36. Chanderpaul Ramraj was economical throughout his 10-over spell, conceding just 27 runs and taking two wickets.
In reply, the defending champions showcased their class and composure, led by a magnificent unbeaten century from captain Matthew Nandu. His 103 not out from 142 balls included four fours and two sixes. He was well supported by Raymond Perez, who remained unbeaten on 51 from 75 balls. The only wicket to fall was Ushardeva Balgobin, dismissed for 27 by Jayden Dowlin.
Demerara cruised to victory, reaching 188 for 1 in 43.5 overs to seal a commanding nine-wicket win.
The tournament continues on October 16 at the Lusignan Ground, where Berbice will take on Essequibo from 09:00h.
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