Defending champs retain U15 title

The victorious Demerara under-15 team with Coach Gavin Nedd to the far left and Manager Robert ‘Pacer’ Adonis to the right.

Defending champion Demerara retained their Guyana Cricket Board Inter-County U15 title when their match against Berbice ended yesterday in a draw at the Everest Cricket Club ground.

Demerara, who took first innings points against Berbice ended the competition which was sponsored by Igloo Ice Cream with 43 points with Berbice second on 38 points, the President’s XI on 25 points and Essequibo on 11 points.

Demerara, who scored 186-5 in their first innings resumed their second innings on 102-6 and closed on 166-8 after 58 overs.

Berbice, who were bowled out for 92 in their first innings needed to score 260 for an