Georgetown, Guyana: Inderjeet Nanan’s half-century led Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) to win over West Demerara by 37 runs at GCC in the final of the Demerara leg of the RBL Nationwide under-23 Inter-Club Super50 Tournament.
DCC batting first scored 207 all out in 50 overs, recovering from 130-7 at one stage. Inderjeet Nanan top scored with 55 while Nkosi Beaton made 43, but Ezekiel Wilson made 30 not out to orchestrate the recovery. Bowling for West Demerara, Ushardena Balgobin had fantastic figures of 5-39 off his ten overs.
In reply, West Demerara fell for 170 despite being 120-4 after 30 overs. Daniel Mootoo led the way with the ball for the DCC team with 3-29 off 7.5 overs. Kareem Whitney and national under-17 captain Jonathan Van Lange took two wickets each as the bowlers kept the pressure on the West Demerara batters throughout the innings.
Sachin Balgobin played a composed innings of 75 off just 82 balls in a losing cause, but the fall of his wicket started the collapse.
DCC will now play Albion in the national playoff on Thursday at GCC. The winner will also face Essequibo champions North Essequibo in the final on Friday at GCC.
Scores from the match
DCC 207 is all out. Indrajeet Nanan 55 (61) with 8 fours and two sixes, Nkosi Beaton 43 runs (54) 3 four 2 six 54 balls, Ezekiel Wilson 30 runs (26) 2 fours 1 six. Bowling for West Demerara, U. Balgobin 5-39 (10).
West Demerara 170 all out. Sachin Balgobin 75 (82) 8 fours 1 six. Bowling for DCC, Daniel Mootoo 3-29, Kareem Whitney and Jonathan Van Lange took two wickets each.
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