West Demerara, East Coast, victorious in opening round

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Marvin Forde was impressive with 4-23 for UDCA, despite being on the end of a thrashing from East Coast Demerara
Marvin Forde was impressive with 4-23 for UDCA, despite being on the end of a thrashing from East Coast Demerara

DCB U-17 50-Over Championship

East Coast Demerara and West Demerara recorded contrasting wins as action in the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) U-17 50-Over Championship bowled off at the Everest Cricket Club Ground over the weekend.

On Monday, the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) thrashed the Upper Demerara Cricket Association (UDCA) by 190 runs.

Batting first, East Coast posted 219-8, thanks to standout performances from Vikash Wilkinson (47), Arun Gainda (39), and Yannick Newton (22). They then returned to skittle UDCA for a paltry 29 inside 20 overs.