The final match of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Republic Bank under-17 inter zone cricket tournament is set for today at the Albion Community Centre ground.

The two teams are New Amsterdam/Canje and Lower Corentyne. Meanwhile, West Berbice defeated Upper Corentyne on first innings to clinch third place in the Berbice Cricket Board/Republic Bank under-17 inter-zone cricket tournament as they were led to victory by outstanding bowling from medium pacer Claude Marks’ 4-15 and off spinner Renalto Grovesnor 5-32 at the Area ‘H’ ground.

Batting first after winning the toss, Upper Corentyne were dismissed for 94 in their first innings with only Tyrone Edwards 17, Tarrick Chaitram 24 and Marvin Harvey 17 reaching double figures. Marks and Grovesnor were the outstanding bowlers for West Berbice while Grison Grant took 1-21. In reply West Berbice were in deep trouble at 44-5 before Devindra Lalsa (26) and Grovesnor, who completed a brilliant all-round performance with an aggressive 30 (2×4, 2×6), assisted them to 103 all-out.

Bowling for Upper Corentyne Marvin Harvey took 4-27, Chaitram Naurang 2-27 and Permanand Narine 2-12.

Batting a second time with nine runs in deficit Upper Corentyne reached 36-2 when the game ended. Trevor Thomas made 16 while  Charles Bowlin was left unbeaten on 17. Bowling for West Berbice Rajin Kishun took 2-14.

Public Relations Officer of the Berbice Cricket Board Hilbert Foster hailed both teams for a game well played at the presentation ceremony. He also commended them for their commitment despite not making the finals. Foster congratulated West Berbice for winning the third prize while he challenged Upper Corentyne to lift their game to win the tournament in 2010.

Special thanks were extended to the Management of Republic Bank for their investment in Berbice’s cricket at the junior level. Credit Officer at the Rose Hall Town Branch Troy Mosley assisted with distributing the educational and hygiene prizes to both teams.

Lower Corentyne team: Dominic Rickey, Surujnarine Kandasammy, Rajendra Dasrat, Bisham Persaudie Mohan, Veerapen Permaul, Lionel Lewis, Sharmendra Hardial, Andy Mohan, Gudakesh Motie Kanhai, Surendra Kissoonlall, Shawn Perreira, Lloydel Lewis, Hugh George, Shailendra Shameer, Davendra Pottaya, Hemchand Kallo and Kellon Sinclair.

New Amsterdam/Canje team:  Tregon Henry, Davendra Jainabi, Shawn Sattaur, Linden Austin, Kevin Ramdeen, Joemal La Fleur, Flynn Reid, Mark Jackman, Kashan Harry, Udesh Imrit, Jamal Henry, Jamally Odle, Malvern Williams, Kwesi Kendall and Kelvin Leitch.