By Delvon Mc Ewan
Discarded West Indies players Veersammy Permaul and Narsingh Deonarine were the dominant force behind a successful first day for Berbice in their Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) senior Inter-County four-day match against Essequibo.
Permaul claimed 5-24 to wreck Essequibo innings to 173 all out in 47.1 overs while Deonarine was unbeaten on 43 at the close of play at the small Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground in Queenstown.
After being inserted, Essequibo slumped from a strong position of 106-2 to their eventual total as Permaul made batting difficult for the lads from the Cinderella County.
The left-arm orthodox spinner regained form after a sloppy performance against Demerara in the first round at Bourda and was accurate throughout most of his 20 overs.
Permaul was supported by Devon Clements who claimed 2-25.
As he did against the Development team, Ricardo Adams blasted his way past 50 top scoring for Essequibo with 62.
His innings lasted 60 balls and contained nine fours and two sixes before he was stumped by
