Senior Women’s Inter-County bowls off Friday; hinterland team set for historic debut

The Guyana Cricket Board has announced the commencement of its 2025 Senior Women’s Inter-County 50-over and T20 competitions, slated for November 28 to December 8.

This is the second Senior Women’s Inter-County tournament for 2025, and it will be used by the national selectors to select the Guyana team for the CG United Women’s Regional Super50 and T20 tournaments, slated for St. Vincent and the Grenadines in early January 2026.

“The tournament will be administered by the GCB Women Cricket Committee, chaired by Mr. Shaun Massiah, as part of the Board’s strengthened commitment to the development of women’s cricket nationwide,” the GCB said in a press release.

“This year marks a historic moment for women’s cricket in Guyana, as the Inter-County structure will feature a Hinterland All-Stars Women’s Team for the first time ever.”

The inclusion of a hinterland team, the GCB highlighted, “reflects the wider national vision championed by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who continues to prioritise expanded access to sport and opportunities for athletes across Regions One to 10.”

“The GCB fully embraces this mandate, ensuring that cricket reaches every community- coastland and hinterland alike.”

Notably, senior players Cherry-Ann Fraser, Ashmini Munisar, Shabika Gajnabi, Realanna Grimmond, Mandy Mangru and Shemaine Campbell will miss the tournament, as they are all currently part of a West Indies camp that will conclude on December 13.

See the squads below

Berbice: Leah Kamalall, Crystal Durant, Sheneta Grimmond (Captain), Jada Frazier, Sherika Campbell, Tia Isaacs, Tameka George, Plaffiana Millington (Vice-captain), Renata Ramdeo, Tricia Hardat, Danielle Hicks, Kianna Leitch, Daniella Manns and Devani Rickram. Standbys: Krishna Rengasammy, Sarah Sewnarine and Devani Jaimangal

Coach: Tremayne Smartt

Manager: Angela Haniff

Demerara: Kaysia Schultz (Captain), Nyia Latchman, Naomi Barkoye, Cianna Barkoye, Tilleya Madramootoo, Letisha Jordan, Rabekael Celto, Rushell Roberts, Mahaden Dass, Aneesa Chetram, Chelsea Latiff, Abigale Benjamin, Thalia Hack and Arya Ally. Standbys: Afifah Wickham, Mandy Mangru, Cherry Ann Fraser, Cassidy Singh

Head Coach: Clive Grimmond

Assistant Coach: Kerwin Ross

Manager: Heema Singh

Essequibo: Analiesa D’Aguiar, Laurene Williams (captain), Latoya Williams, Anastaceia Valenzuela, Navika Narine (vice captain), Kumarie Persaud, Cyanna Retemiah, Tremaine Marks, Briana Samaroo, Shonette Belgrave, Nickesha Narine, Yonette Welcome, LavinaRagobeer, Akeela Stephens and Emely Booker. Standbys: Deena Fredericks and Jaraya Rodrigues

Head Coach: Clive Wayne Holder

Assistant Coach/Manager: Mirenda Cornelius

Hinterland All-Stars: Jennifer James, Grazil Thomas, Feona Benjamin, Desica Wilson, Sasha Benjamin, Radeeka Wilson, Qzel Sampson, Malina Peters, Sarah Bheir, Shemeeza Abrams, Tifney La Rose, Sheena John, Lisa Tyrell, Enifred Balvadore, Emily Eusebio, Kelsey Couchman, Mariah Williams and Tamara Fredericks.

Coach: Ernesto De Mattos

Manager: Erva Giddings

FIXTURES (50-OVER; all matches start at 09:00h)

November 28: (Demerara vs Essequibo at LBI; Hinterland vs Berbice at Lusignan)

November 30: (Essequibo vs Berbice at LBI; Hinterland vs Demerara at Lusignan)

December 2: (Demerara vs Berbice at LBI; Hinterland vs Essequibo at Lusignan)

December 4: (Final at LBI)

FIXTURES (T20 FORMAT; all matches at LBI)

December 6: (Demerara vs Essequibo from 09:00h; Hinterland vs Berbice from 13:00h) 

December 7: (Essequibo vs Berbice from 09:00h; Hinterland vs Demerara from 13:00h)

December 8: (Demerara vs Berbice from 09:00h; Hinterland vs Essequibo from 13:00h)

December 9: (Final from 13:00h)