Senior Inter-County Championships 2024: Demerara defeat Berbice by seven wickets

– To take on Essequibo on Thursday 17/10

Demerara have defeated Berbice by seven wickets in their encounter in the Senior Inter-County Championships played on Tuesday at the Georgetown Cricket Club Ground. This win follows yet another heroic performance by batsman Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
Opting to bat first, the Berbicians couldn’t fathom the bowling confronting them, and were skittled out for 129 runs made in 40 overs.
Their top-scorer Junior Sinclair contributed 26 runs to their cause, and Tomani Caesar chipped in with 24 runs, but they were prevented from securing any worthwhile partnerships as Devon Lord showcased his prowess with the ball in taking four wickets.
Akshaya Persaud, Bernard Bailey and Ronaldo AliMohamed each took two wickets in their bowling attack to decimate the Berbicians.

Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Matthew Nandu each showed up for Demerara as they led the batting attack. Chanderpaul scored a fabulous 63, while Nandu missed out on a half-century by scoring 44 runs for the victorious Demerara side.
Speaking to <<Guyana Times Sport> afterwards, Tagenerine Chanderpaul described as overwhelming the feeling of success he enjoyed at the result of the match, and said the key to the team’s success was the exceptional performances turned in by everyone.
He said, “We’re just taking it one game at a time. From Thursday, we’ve got to play as a double. Hopefully, we get a good performance in, and try and get to the final. We’re just sticking to the basics: holding well, putting pressure, and picking up the wickets. It’s starting to work. We’ll get a good start and lay the foundation to carry on.
“The first game, batting first, (the wicket) was a bit tacky. But today it dried up really nicely. If we come on a bit more, we’ll get a few more shots.”
The Senior Inter-County Championships will continue on Thursday with the unbeaten Demerara battling Essequibo at the same venue, while the GCB Select XI would come against Berbice at the Lusignan Ground. The action starts at 9:30h.