THE Georgetown and East Coast Demerara zonal leg of the Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast exploded into action on Saturday, September 26, 2026, delivering high-stakes knockout cricket, ruthless boundary hitting, and clinical bowling performances across four premier venues.
With a coveted berth in the national grand finale and the ultimate G$2 million top prize hanging in the balance, 32 teams produced non-stop drama across 16 elimination fixtures hosted at Malteenoes Sports Club, the Ogle Ground, Better Hope Community Centre, and the Lusignan Ground.
At the Malteenoes Sports Club, the morning action opened with Pure Entertainment putting on a commanding all-round performance against M.O.P.W – Marvels to secure the first Round of 16 ticket of the day. In the 11:30hrs encounter, Intruders flexed their big-match muscle, overcoming the Guyana Police Force Academy in a fast-paced chase driven by aggressive middle-order hitting.
As the afternoon rolled in at 13:30hrs, Phantom XI showed cool composure under pressure to knock out GPL. The venue’s marquee match at 15:30hrs saw defending champions Titans Rams state their firm intention to retain the crown, dominating Kuru Kururu Top Strikers with an authoritative performance with both bat and ball to book their place in Sunday’s knockout bracket.
Over at the Ogle ground, the boundary ropes were tested early and often. At 09:30hrs, FC ER Gladiators set the early standard with a high-tempo victory over Strikers. Diamond Gunners followed at 11:30hrs, producing a ruthless power-hitting display to surge past Vipers All-Stars.
At 13:30hrs, a revamped Tourism Guyana Titans (TG Titans) squad dominated Parliament Rangers with clinical execution.
Closing out the action at Ogle at 15:30hrs, tournament heavyweights SVC/AJM CC held their nerve in a fiercely contested clash against Super Strikers, pulling away in the closing overs to complete the venue’s qualification quota.
The Better Hope Community Centre ground witnessed intense battles throughout the day, when hosts Better Hope CC delighted their home supporters with a decisive triumph over Team Dungeon. At 11:30hrs, VP XI came through a tight finish against Maverick All-Stars to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Team Upsetterz then displayed sharp tactical intelligence at 13:30hrs, using disciplined bowling to restrict Fusion All-Stars and seal a crucial victory. The 15:30hrs finale at Better Hope featured star-studded Team Corruption going toe to toe with Young Rivals Sports Club, with Team Corruption unleashing an array of big hits to overpower their rivals and advance in style.
At the Lusignan Community Centre ground, Dream 11 All Stars set an aggressive benchmark, comfortably outplaying GLC All Stars. Housing Warriors maintained the momentum at 11:30hrs, putting together a cohesive team performance to dispatch Royal Raptors.
In the 13:30hrs fixture, Stripling Warriors executed well to eliminate Team RAP. Capping off Saturday’s 16-match marathon at 15:30hrs, Avinash All-Stars produced a disciplined performance against Hope Estate CC, defending their total with precision to secure the final spot in Sunday’s draw.
With 16 teams eliminated and 16 survivors advancing, the stage is set for a thrilling Sunday, September 27, as the Round of 16 takes centre stage across two grounds.
At the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) in Georgetown, action bowls off at 09:30hrs when Pure Entertainment faces Intruders. At 11:30hrs, defending champions Titans Rams take on Phantom XI, and the 13:30hrs fixture features FC ER Gladiators taking on Diamond Gunners, before SVC/AJM CC clash with TG Titans at 15:30hrs.
Concurrently at the Lusignan ground, hosts Better Hope CC tackle VP XI at 09:30hrs, followed by a blockbuster clash between Team Upsetterz and Team Corruption at 11:30hrs. At 13:30hrs, Dream 11 All-Stars take on Housing Warriors, before Stripling Warriors clash with Avinash All-Stars at 15:30hrs to determine who moves one step closer to national glory.
