Cricket

Our Heritage

Cricket at BHSC

Cricket is the heartbeat of Betterhope Sports Club. Since our founding in 1960, the sport has been central to the identity of Better Hope village on the East Coast Demerara.

As a DCB First Division club, BHSC competes at the highest level of Demerara cricket. Our players represent the club across local, national, and international diaspora competitions, carrying forward a legacy that stretches back over six decades.

From nurturing young talent selected for Guyana Cricket Board national squads to our diaspora team dominating the Ontario Softball Cricket League in Canada, BHSC cricket bridges continents and generations.

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Affiliations

Cricket Boards & Leagues

BHSC is affiliated with the top cricket governing bodies in Guyana and maintains an active presence in the Canadian diaspora league.

Demerara Cricket Board (DCB)

BHSC holds First Division status with the DCB, competing against the top clubs in the Demerara region in formats from T10 to multi-day fixtures.

East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB)

As a Zone B club within the ECCB, BHSC is a key participant in East Coast Demerara's cricketing ecosystem, developing talent from the grassroots level.

Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)

BHSC youth players have been selected for GCB national squads, including three players chosen for the Demerara U16 squad for the 2026 Inter County Tournament.

Ontario Softball Cricket League (OSCL)

Our diaspora team in Ontario, Canada competes in the OSCL, winning the 2023 Vish Jadunauth 10/10 Championship and the 2024 Albert Ramcharran 15-Over Championship.

Results

Tournament History

A track record of competitive cricket across local and international tournaments.

One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast 2025

Better Hope All Stars

164/3

No Limit

Won by 131 runs

POTM: Jayadev Mana (87 off 33)

DCB Independence T10 Cup August 2025

Transport

116/4

Better Hope

Lost by 39 runs

LBI Ground G$250,000 prize

ECCC/Bargain Supermarket T20 2018

Enterprise

vs

Better Hope "B"

Lost by 6 wickets

BH bowled out for 56

GCB U16 Inter County Feb 2026

Demerara U16 Squad

3 BHSC Players Selected

Boyer, Bissessar, Persaud

2023 Champions

OSCL Vish Jadunauth 10/10

Crowned 2023 champions after defeating Caribbean Sensation in the final. A milestone victory for the Better Hope diaspora team in Ontario.

2024 Champions

Albert Ramcharran 15-Over

Won the 2024 championship, defeating Caribbean Sensation by 9 wickets. Led by Davendra Ramkissoon's 16-wicket season as Division A's top bowler.

2025 Runner-Up

OSCL T15 Final

Reached the 2025 T15 final but fell short against Mercenary. Better Hope scored 108, with Mercenary completing the chase in 9.3 overs.

Diaspora Cricket

OSCL - Ontario, Canada

The Better Hope name flies high across the Atlantic, with our diaspora team competing in the Ontario Softball Cricket League.

The OSCL team connects Guyanese expatriates in Ontario through the sport they love. Competing in Division A, the team has built an impressive record with back-to-back championship titles in 2023 and 2024.

This bridge between Better Hope village and the Canadian diaspora strengthens community bonds and keeps the cricketing tradition alive across generations and borders.

2023 Champions 2024 Champions

Player Highlights

Notable Performances

Standout individual performances that showcase the talent within the BHSC cricketing ranks.

Jayadev Mana

Batsman - Better Hope All Stars

Smashed an incredible 87 runs off just 33 balls in the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast 2025, earning Player of the Match as Better Hope All Stars secured a commanding 131-run victory over No Limit.

Davendra Ramkissoon

Bowler - OSCL Team

Claimed 16 wickets in the 2024 OSCL season, finishing as Division A's leading bowler. His consistent performances were instrumental in Better Hope's Albert Ramcharran 15-Over Championship triumph.

Upcoming

Youth at the Forefront

GCB U16 Inter County Tournament

Three BHSC players - Somesh Boyer, Jorden Bissessar, and Aaron Persaud - have been selected for the Demerara U16 squad for the GCB Inter County Tournament (February 16-21, 2026).

The 50-over format tournament is being played at LBI, Rose Hall Canje, and Lusignan. Special thanks to mentors Suresh Budhu and Clive Rampersaud for their guidance in developing these young cricketers.