By Calvin Roberts
That’s the scenario when Demerara takes on Berbice in the final round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/ GTM-sponsored Under-19 limited over competition at the National Stadium today.
Persistent and overnight rain had prevented play at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground last Saturday and Monday and officials will be hoping that third time will be a charm for today’s final.
When these two met in the final round of the three-day competition, Demerara needed to win handsomely in order to prevent Berbice from winning the title but were unable to do so and after claiming first innings points ended in the cellar position.
This time around, it is Berbice who needs to win handsomely in order to pull off the double and, with both teams having contrasting starts to the competition, a keen competitive match can be anticipated.With there being nine vacant positions on the Guyana TCL Under-19 team to contest this year’s competition in Barbados, the players of both teams will be looking to showcase their talent to the selectors who have witnessed every day of every game.
Demerara will look to opener Trevon Griffith, who is in fine form with the bat,
Rajendra Nikbarran, Jeetendra Sookdeo, Ranole Bourne, Elon Fernandes and Balvindra Persaud to post a good score.
Their bowling line up has been taking care of things and this game should be no different. They will be led by Leon Scott, Andre Stoll, Sookdeo and Dennis Legay.
Berbice coach Adrian Amsterdam, should not have an easy time choosing the final XI.
The batting should be led by Seon Hetymyer, Jonathan Foo, Manoj Pooranauth, Alex Amsterdam, Krisendat Ramoo, Keno Greavsande and Anthony Bramble while their bowling comprising skipper Eugene La Fleur, Foo, Latcha, Amsterdam, Keon Joseph, Collis Duke and Keon Fraser should be able to contain the Demerara batsmen once they put the ball in the right areas.
Play will commence at 0930hrs weather permitting under the watchful eyes of Roshan Moakan and Nigel Duguid with Ava Baker as the standby.
