Demerara Hawks win last ball thriller against Essequibo Anacondas

Demerara Hawks Damion Vantull receives the player of the match trophy from Chairman of the Berbice Senior Selection Panel Leslie Solomon
Demerara Hawks Damion Vantull receives the player of the match trophy from Chairman of the Berbice Senior Selection Panel Leslie Solomon

GCB National T20 League

The ancient county of Berbice saw the return of cricket yesterday as the Demerara Hawks left it late, beating the Essequibo Anacondas by three wickets off the final ball of the innings at the Rose Hall/Canje Ground.

In search of 134 for victory, the Hawks had to get past a few hurdles, but Damion Vantull emerged as the saviour with a steady 40 off 30 balls when it really mattered.

Support came from Brandon Jaikaran, who added 29, and Captain Shamar Yearwood, who contributed a crucial 23.