Better Hope defeated host Ogle by 52 runs when the East Coast Demerara Cricket Association (ECDCA)/Tropical Mist Water Under-19 40-over tournament commenced last Saturday. Better Hope batted first and posted 256-9 off their reduced quota of 30 overs.
Rajendra Dhanraj blasted 88 (8×4 8×6) while Vickram Paul made 39 (6×4 2×6) and M. Nandalall 36 (4×4 1×6). V. Madramootoo captured 2-45. In response, Ogle seemed on track to overhaul the target but were eventually limited to 204-8. Devraj Chunilall got 46 (6×4 1×6) while Travis Marcello and Arvinda Gainda made 38 and 32 respectively. Paul claimed 2-14 and Chandra Mohan 2-39.