Seecharran’s record-breaking 144, Emmanuel’s 7-wicket haul light up U13 Inter-county

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Male U13 Inter-county 2025 tournament continued at two venues on Sunday, with Berbice U13 and Demerara U13 recording emphatic victories.

Berbice U13 won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers Afraz Ali (32) and Timothy Ramsaywack (23) gave them a strong start, adding 73 runs in just 12 overs. In the middle order, Jaden Ganpat (38 off 48) kept the innings steady, but it was Sahid Gajnabi, who produced a match-defining knock. His unbeaten 78 from 61 balls, laced with seven fours, lifted Berbice to a commanding 253 for 7 in 40 overs.
For the Select XI, Aaron DaCosta picked up two wickets, while Tyler Nedd, Jayden Emmanuel, and Andrew Narine claimed one apiece. The run chase never got going as Adrian Emmanuel produced a devastating spell, taking seven wickets for 12 runs in seven overs. The Select XI were bundled out for just 39 in 22.5 overs, handing Berbice a massive 214-run victory.

At the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Ground, Demerara cruised past Essequibo to secure back-to-back wins. Skipper Lomar Seecharran made history, scoring the first-ever century in GCB U13 inter-county cricket. His brilliant 144 from 101 balls, including 19 fours and 2 sixes, led the way. He was supported by Makai Dowlin (45) and Mario Singh (26) as Demerara posted a formidable 269 for 6 in 40 overs. Fayyad Baksh and Wade Ferrier took two wickets each for Essequibo. In response, Essequibo faltered badly. Only Ferrier (16) and Marcus Thomas (16) offered any resistance as they were bowled out for 75 in 27.2 overs. Nathaniel Ramkhelawan starred with the ball, taking 3 for 1, while Ashton Collins returned figures of 3 for 15, sealing Demerara’s dominant 194-run victory.
Action continues with Demerara facing the Select XI at Lusignan, while Berbice take on Essequibo at LBI.