Half centuries from Tilleya Madramatoo and Demerara captain Kaysia Schultz led Demerara to a 135-run victory over Essequibo in the opening round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Women’s Inter-County Super50 tournament.
In the match which was reduced to 45 overs-a-side due to a two-hour delay because of rain, Demerara made 228-5 off 45 overs after winning the toss and deciding to bat first on a good Everest pitch.
Madramootoo top scored with 65 with seven fours while Schultz made and even, unbeaten 50, reaching her landmark off the final delivery of the innings.
National U19 player Naomi Barkoye supported with 27.
Essequibo captain Kumarie Persaud was the pick of the bowlers with 4-24 off of nine overs.
Essequibo, in reply, were shot out for 93 in 22.4 overs with Analesia D’Aguiar the top scorer with 16. West Indies left-arm spinner Schultz returned with the ball to claim 3-5 (2.4 overs), Letisha Jordan had 2-13 (4), Nyla Latchman 2-14 (3).
Madramootoo, who claimed one wicket, was named Player-of-the-Match.
The GCB Women’s Super50 tournament will continue tomorrow when Berbice play Essequibo at GCC. The final round encounter between Berbice and Demerara will be played on Sunday. Matches start at 09:30 hours. There is no final in the Super50 tournament.
