Arch rivals Lower Corentyne and New Amsterdam/Canje will today clash in the final of the National Communications Network Inter Zone Under-15 tournament at the Cumberland Ground, Canje.
The match which would be played on a one day two innings basis is expected to be highly competitive with both teams featuring talented players.
In order to have a winner, the first innings of both teams would be restricted to 50 overs.
Lower Corentyne would be led by all-rounder Sharaz Ramcharran with support in a strong batting line-up from opener Nicholas Cameron, R. Harripersaud, Brandon Prashad, Arif Chan and Manoj Looknauth. Leading the bowling is medium pacer Looknauth along with off spinners Arif Chan, Ramcharran, David Latchaya Daniel Lewis.
New Amsterdam/Canje’s quest for top honors would be spearheaded by first round centurion Shimron Hetmyer, Hakeem Hinds, Leon Andrews, Shemroy McKenzie, Kierre Henry and Gary Millington. Pacers, Nial Smith and Martin Singh will lead the bowling attack with backup from spinners, Kierre Henry, Leon Andrews and Royden Ifill.
The match starts at 9:30hrs.
Teams: New Amsterdam/Canje- Shimron Hetmyer, Kierre Henry, Leon Andrews, Shemroy McKenzie, Hakeem Hinds, Greg Millington, Marlon Sheperd, Thameshwar Ramdeen, Royden Ifill, Martin Singh, Nial Smith, Shemar Halley, Richard Henry and Clifton Lindie.
Lower Corentyne- Nicholas Cameron, Sharaz Ramcharran, Brandon Prashad, Rohan Harripersaud, Arif Chan, Daniel Lewis, Latchman Bishram, Tyrone Poornauth, David Latchaya, Manoj Looknauth, Karran Singh, Kumar Madray, Youraj Rambarran, Jason Anderson and Veeren Ramu.
Coordinator of NCN Berbice Operation, Mr. Faizal Jafferally will meet the teams before the commencement of the game. He will also join with officials from the organisers, Berbice Cricket Board at the presentation ceremony.