Defending champions Demerara hold a healthy lead at the top of the points table heading into the final weekend of preliminary matches in the Queensway Security Service Inc. Senior Super50 Inter-County Cup.
With commanding victories in the opening two rounds, the Matthew Nandu-led Demerara team is on 17 points, five more than Berbice, who have one win and a defeat.
Essequibo, with a win in their last game after an opening loss, are in third spot on 11 points, with the Guyana Cricket Board Select XI in the cellar spot without a point.
Four points are awarded for a win, while teams can secure bonus points during the games.
With Berbice, Demerara and Essequibo all in with a chance of making the final, the matches this weekend should produce some intense, exciting and competitive cricket.
Upcoming games (All starting at 09:00h)
October 18- Essequibo vs GCB Select XI at Lusignan
October 19- Berbice vs Demerara at Number 69 Ground
October 26- FINAL at Hampton Court or Albion
Tournament results so far (click on link to read match report)
GAME ONE: Demerara defeated Essequibo by 50 runs at Joe Jagmohan Ground, Hampton Court
GAME TWO: Berbice defeated GCB Select XI by seven wickets at Lusignan
GAME THREE: Demerara defeated GCB Select XI by nine wickets at Enmore
GAME FOUR: Essequibo defeated Berbice by 118 runs at Lusignan
Top performers so far (Most Runs)
Matthew Nandu (Demerara)- 176 runs
Kevon Boodie (Essequibo)- 103 runs
Kevin Sinclair (Berbice)-102 runs
Top performers (Most wickets)
Jonathan Van Lange (Demerara)- 7 wickets
Junior Sinclair (Berbice)- 5 wickets
Ronaldo AliMohamed (Demerara)- 5 wickets
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