UNFAVOURABLE weather conditions have forced executives of the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) to further shift their Independence T20 Cup, with August 1 being the new date.

Proceeds from the eight-team tournament at the LBI Ground, East Coast Demerara, will be channeled into youth and female cricket development in the county of Demerara.

In a brief statement on Friday, the DCB said it regrets having to once again reschedule the event, which was initially set for May 25 and was further delayed to this Sunday, July 6.

“All things being equal, we’re aiming for August 1 when we can finally have a great showcase of local talents coming together to raise funds to aid the cricket development process,” the DCB said.

Eight first division teams from the county will compete for top honours, with the format being a one game knockout.

The teams are Better Hope, Enterprise, Helena One and Two, Herstelling A, LBI, Lusignan, Meten-Meer-Zorg East and Transport Sports Club. Total cash prize of G$500,000 and trophies will be up grabs at the one day event.

While the teams will be represented by players within the respective associations, each team is allowed two guest players from other counties.

The champion team is guaranteed G$250,000 cash plus trophy; the runners-up G$150,000 and trophy, while the losing semi-finalists will be receive G$50,000 each. On the individual side, Man-of-the-Match in the semi-finals and final will receive a trophy.

Action will bowl off at 10:00h and conclude under floodlights, with patrons paying G$1,000 for admission to the venue. Apart from the on-field entertainment, fans can get lucky with several gate prizes to be won.

The DCB has been able to forge alliances with Survival Group Inc., Rid-O-Pes, Petama Enteprise, Premier Insurance, CIC Insurance Brokers (Guyana) Inc., L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio, Office Express, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Anil Beharry Real Estate, Construction and General Business Services and Naven’s Construction as partners of the tournament.