Senior Women’s Inter-Country T20 Tournament

The 2025 Guyana Cricket Board/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Senior Women’s Inter-County T20 Tournament bowled off on Saturday at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Ground, East Coast Demerara (ECD), with Essequibo holding their nerve in a tight finish against Demerara while Berbice produced a commanding all-round display to comfortably defeat Hinterland.
In the opening match, Demerara won the toss and chose to field first. Essequibo’s innings was steadied by several valuable contributions led by Shonette Belgrave, who struck 22 from 20 balls, including three boundaries.
Tramaine Marks scored 20, while Laurene Williams and Annestecia Vanezuela added 18 each, helping Essequibo reach a competitive 101 for 7 in their 20 overs.
Demerara captain Kaysia Schultz was the pick of the bowlers, producing an excellent spell of 4 for 16, while Tilleya Madramootoo supported well with figures of 2 for 15.

Despite a disciplined bowling effort, Demerara faltered in their chase. Madramootoo top-scored with 20 from 21 balls, and Schultz added a patient 17 from 23, but the innings lacked momentum as they finished on 96 for 7—five runs short of their target. Essequibo’s Analesia Daguiar bowled superbly, returning figures of 2 for 6 to help seal a hard-fought victory.
The second match saw Berbice stamp their authority early in the tournament with a comprehensive win over Hinterland. Batting first after winning the toss, Berbice posted a strong 139 for 6. Captain Sheneta Grimmond led from the front with an assured 27 from 26 balls.
Crystal Durant (17) and Tiea Isaacs (16) added useful middle-order runs. Hinterland’s bowlers had moments of success, with Kelsey Couchman, Feona Benjamin and Grazil Thomas each claiming a wicket.
Hinterland’s reply never gained momentum, as Berbice’s bowlers ripped through the batting lineup. Only Tifeny LaRose managed to reach double figures, scoring 12, as the team was dismissed for just 45 in 13 overs. Kianna Leach delivered a sensational spell, grabbing 4 for 3, while Grimmond and Durant continued their strong all-round performances with two wickets apiece.
The tournament continues today at the LBI ground with Essequibo facing Berbice at 09:00h, followed by Hinterland taking on Demerara at 13:00h, as teams look to build early momentum in the race for the 2025 title.