– Berbice thrash Select XI by 214 runsDefending champions Essequibo suffered a humiliating defeat yesterday as contenders Demerara stormed to a commanding 194-run victory in the second round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Male Under-13 Inter-County tournament at the LBI ground, East Coast Demerara. Batting first, Demerara piled up 269 for 6 from their 40 overs, thanks to a record-setting blistering knock of 144 from 101 balls by opener and captain Lomar Seecharran. His score, decorated with 19 boundaries and two sixes, set the tone for the innings. He received support from Makai Dowlin, who stroked 45 from 52 balls, and Mario Singh, who added a steady unbeaten 26. Extras also chipped in with 23 to help Demerara post a daunting total.