Demerara began the one-day format of the Hand-in- Hand under – 19 Inter-County tournament with a commanding seven-wicket win over the national under – 17 select side at the Everest Cricket Club ground, Camp Road yesterday.
Needing 118 runs for victory after bundling out the juniors for 117 inside 46 overs, Demerara coasted to 118-3 inside 36 overs on the back of a solid opening stand of 71 between Robin Williams (32) and Sachin Singh (31) who both batted comfortably up front to send their side on the way while Adrian Hinds (22) chipped in to complete the successful run chase.
Earlier, the select under-17 after winning the toss and electing to bat, laboured to 117 before being dismissed in 45.5 overs. Only middle-order batsman Andre Seepersaud (31) who carried the batting, displayed any resistance against a penetrative looking Demerara attack.
Featuring among the wickets were Ashmead Nedd (2-10), Daniel Mootoo (1-17), Zachary Jodah (1-13), Pradesh Balkishun (1-6), Sachin Singh (1-31) and Qumar Torrington (1-31).
