Demerara beat E’bo by nine wickets in female U-19 opener

Naomi Barkoye receives her player of the match award from Balram Samaroo

Demerara opened the Guyana Cricket Board female under-19 inter-county tournament with a nine-wicket win over Essequibo yesterday at Everest Cricket Club.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Essequibo were contained to 98 for six after their 20-over allotment before Demerara raced to 99 for one in 14.3 overs.

Demerara captain, Naomi Barkoye bagged 3-6 with the ball and reduced the Cinderella County ladies to 3-9 in the third over.