Thrilling win for Essequibo over Demerara in Senior Female Inter-County 50-over

Essequibo defeated Demerara by one wicket in a thrilling low-scoring encounter in the Guyana Cricket Board/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Senior Women’s Inter-County 50-over competition on Saturday at the Lusignan Ground.

This game was originally completely washed out on Friday at LBI, and was replayed as part of the first round of matches.

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Demerara batted first and posted 77 all out from 32 overs. Essequibo, in reply, were coasting to victory at 54-3 before a spectacular collapse saw then being reduced to 63-9.

It took a last wicket partnership of 15 between Shonette Belgrave (9*) and Yonette Welcome (4*) to seal the win for the Essequibians.

Essequibo opener Tremaine Marks, named Player-of-the-Match, made a match-high 26 off 27 balls (4x4s), Extras were 14, while the experienced Kumarie Persaud made a crucial 13 off 41 balls, her dismissal sparking the collapse.

Off-spinner Letisha Jordon was outstanding with the ball for Demerara, taking 4-25, while skipper and left-arm spinner Kaysia Schultz claimed 2-25.

When Demerara batted, the Barkoye sisters- Naomi and Cianna- made 12 and 11 respectively, while Jordon scored 11, as Extras were a healthy 26.

For Essequibo, Cyanna Retemiah (3-11) and Belgrave (2-12) stood out with the ball.

In the other opening round game, defending champions Berbice defeated newcomers Hinterland All-Stars by eight wickets.

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

November 28: Berbice defeated Hinterland All-Stars by eight wickets

November 29: (Replay of the first round game- Demerara vs Essequibo at Lusignan; won by Essequibo)

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)