U17s defeat Essequibo in thriller

The national U17 players celebrate their victory over Essequibo at Wales yesterday. (Orlando Charles photo)

The National Under-17 XI pulled off a daring heist yesterday, defeating Essequibo by 11 runs in a thrilling first round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) U19 limited overs tournament played at the Wales Community Centre Ground.

Set 119 to win, Essequibo folded at the hands of the U17 team thanks to the bowling efforts of Man-of-the-match Richie Looknauth who bagged 3-27