THE touring USA Tri State U-19 team began their seven-match tour of Guyana, demolishing Everest by 274 runs at the Everest ground, Camp Road, on Friday.

Led by centuries from Siddarth Kappo and Prannav Chattipalayam and 60 from Utkarsh Srivastava, the Americans began their matches, which are being hosted by the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) and includes a Day/Night game under lights at DCC.

In the 40-over affair on Friday, Kappo made a commanding 110 from 98 balls with seven fours and four sixes and shared in a double-century opening partnership with Chattipalayam whose even ton lasted 74 balls and was decorated with 13 fours and two sixes as the Tri State unit amassed 357 without loss in 40 overs.

Srivastastava contributed 60 with four fours and four sixes from just 34 balls before the first three batters all retired.

Adhitya Venkatesh scored a cameo 35 not out with three sixes and a six while Aditya Gupta hit a six and a four in his unbeaten 17

Everest, in reply, were bundled out for 83 in 29.4 overs with only Sachin Premchand who hit five fours and a six in a 44-ball 36, offering any resistance.

The USA bowlers were led by Tanmay Joshi (3-15), Siddant Rai (2-23), Surya Thurnmella (2-1) and Abhiram Yeruva (2-1). (Sean Devers)