DEMERARA Cricket Club (DCC) defeated Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC by 83 runs to win the GCA’s Banks DIH-sponsored Tropical Mist Pee Wee final on Thursday at Thirst Park. Batting first, DCC made 234 runs at the end of their 20 overs with skipper Shemar DeSouza leading the way with an unbeaten 25 runs. Bowling for GCC Aravinda Gainder took 4 wickets for 6 runs from his 2 overs.
In reply, GCC were limited to 151 runs.  The GCC batsmen found it hard to score and once the first pair had been dismissed they lost wickets frequently and fell out of contention.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the final was Xaviee Smith of DCC who scored 20 runs and captured two wickets in the match.
DeSouza was voted Best Batsman of the Final with his mature knock of 25 not out.
Roger Harper, president of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) thanked Banks DIH for sponsoring the tournament which attracted four teams in Georgetown.
The former Guyana and West Indies all-rounder said that the match was played at a very high standard and he offered congratulations to both finalists.
“The GCA would like to thank Banks DIH Tropical Mist for partnering with us and we look forward to strengthening our relationship in the future,” Harper added.
Banks DIH Communications manager Troy Peters said the match showcased some talented players who are the future of the game.
He thanked the parents for showing interest in their children by attending the match and offering support.
Tropical Mist brand manager Errol Nelson presented the prizes to the outstanding players of the two teams, umpires and the scorer.
Also present at the match were Banks DIH Outdoor Events manager Mortimer Stewart, president of DCC Alfred Mentore and GCA competitions chairman Shaun Massiah and vice- president of Cricket Development Neil Barry.