..-Alimohamed named match MVP after brilliant all-round displayl

DEMERARA hammered the Select XI by a whopping 243-run margin, with a day to spare thanks to some clinical all-round performance by their team, gaining further momentum heading into the upcoming rounds.

The winners posted a daunting 419 all out in 101.4 overs during their first innings. A classy ton from Shamar Yearwood (105) with support from Man-of-the-match Ronaldo Ali Mohamed who scored 94, led the charge for Demerara.

The GCB Select XI were then rattled out for 166 in 45. 6 overs in their first innings due to some brilliance from West Indies youth spinner Ashmead Nedd who snared 5-43
The spinner overcame some resistance provided by the likes of Kelvin Umroa (32) and veteran Rajendra Chandrika (28).

Batting a second time, Demerara called an end to their innings at 171-8 in 58 overs, with middle-order batsman Akshaya Persaud showing his class with a top score of 59 with 5 boundaries. Support came from Captain Chris Barnwell (37) and Richie Looknauth (23).

Jonathan Rampersaud who bagged 3-82 in the first innings, claimed an additional 2-44, ending with 5 wickets in total. Two wickets apiece from Kelvin Umroa, Carlos Larose and Dimitri Cameron sealed a clinical bowling effort by the Select XI.

In the end it was a simple victory for the Demerara boys who made light work of their opponents, knocking them over for 183 in 54.3 overs. Rampersaud had an aggressive approach to the 300-plus target, racing to 53 off 51 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes.

LaRose (36) and the opener Chandrika (30) added support amidst a dismal batting card. For Demerara, it was a feast for their bowlers, mainly their spinners with Steven Sankar (4-64) spinning webs around the opposition batsmen. Pacer Alimohamed, returned to claim (2-28) with additional magic from Looknauth (3-43), helped dismantle the GCB XI in no time. (Clifton Ross)

(Final Scores.Demerara (419 all out 101.4 overs, S. Yearwood (105) , R. Alimohamed (94). (GCB XI Bowling J. Rampersaud 3-82)

Select XI 1st innings 166 all out 45.6 overs, K. Umroa (32) , R. Chandrika (28). (Demerara Bowling A. Nedd 5-43)

Demerara 2nd innings
(171-8 A. Persaud 59, C. Barnwell (37), R. Looknauth (23) (GCB XI Bowling K. Umroa 2-45, J. Rampersaud 2-44, D. Cameron 2-36, C. Larose 2-19)
Select XI 2nd innings

(183 all out overs, J. Rampersaud (53), C. LaRose (36), R. Chandrika (30), ( Demerara Bowling S. Sankar 4-64, R. Looknauth 3-43, R. Alimohamed 2-28)