THE lack of female cricket in Essequibo was very much evident yesterday when the County’s female cricket team was bowled out for just 13 runs against Berbice in round two of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Female Inter-County 50-over cricket tournament at Lusignan.

It was definitely an embarrassment, not only for the players but the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) which continues to pay little or no attention to female cricket in the County.
Meanwhile, in the shortened game, which was reduced to 24 overs aside due to early morning rain, the Berbicians took first strike and piled up 173-5.

Katana Mentore hit an even 50 while Erva Giddings contributed an unbeaten 45. The pair also received support from Sheneta Grimmond who added 25 runs to the scoreboard. Maijon Bason claimed 4-27 and was the best bowler for the Essequibo team.
In reply, the target was always a huge ask, taken into consideration the way the Essequibians played in round one.

The lack of proper cricketing shots was definitely evident, as Essequibo fell cheaply for 13 in 9.5 overs.
Giddings was the chief destroyer with 5-5, which eventually earned her the player of the game award.

She received support from Dian Prahalad, who collected two wickets.
Round three of the 50-over format continues tomorrow when Demerara take on Berbice at the Lusignan Community Centre ground from 09:30 hrs.