THE stage is set in Essequibo for what promises to be a landmark conclusion to the Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast.
After a gruelling nationwide trail featuring 80 teams, just four unbeaten contenders remain. On Sunday, October 11, the Anna Regina National Stadium will host a blockbuster finals day, with national supremacy and a staggering $2 million grand prize on the line for the last team standing.
Berbice heavyweights GrillMaster Sip N Play All-Stars, three-time semi-finalists Mahdia (Movements Family), Lusignan Bulls DTP II, and SVC/AJM CC will put their unblemished records on the line in a tournament that has captured the country’s imagination.
“This has truly been a tournament to remember,” said tournament director John Ramsingh. “We are witnessing the absolute pinnacle of local tapeball where the best collide on our biggest stage.”
Beyond the $2 million crown, the runners-up will take home $1 million, while each losing semi-finalist earns $500,000, adding to the $500,000 already secured as respective zone champions.
Sunday’s action will also break with domestic convention as FL Sport pioneers umpire TV reviews in local tapeball. Utilizing a review system for critical run-out, stumping, and bowling-action calls—bolstered by the addition of international umpire Zahid Bassarath to the officiating panel—the tournament is aiming for professional precision.
“This innovation represents a major step forward for local tapeball cricket, ensuring high-stakes matches are officiated with professional precision,” Ramsingh added.
Individual brilliance will command heavy rewards courtesy of Regal Super Centre. The tournament MVP drives away with a brand-new motorbike and $150,000, while the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker each pocket $100,000 and a television set.
The tournament also offers cash prizes for Player of the Final ($75,000), Super Strike Rate ($50,000), and Best Economy Rate ($50,000).
Action bowls off at 13:00h with a five-over women’s clash between Tapakuma (Elite Warriors) and Capey United.
Semi-final I follows at 14:00h as GrillMaster battle Mahdia, before Lusignan Bulls meet SVC/AJM CC at 16:00h.
After an 18:00h President’s Exhibition Match, the two semi-final victors will square off under the lights at 20:00h to crown the new One Guyana T10 champion.
Squads:
GrillMaster Sip N Play All-Stars: Kwesi Micke (c), Zeynul Ramsammy (vc), Seon Hetmyer, Ricardo Ramdehol, Martin Singh, Zameer Nazeer, Devendra Ramotar, Mark Jackman, Junior Sinclair, Malcom Mickle, Keith Fraser, Micah Amsterdam, Eon Hooper, Carl Gilgeous, Devon Wharton.
Mahdia (Movements Family): Suresh Dhanai (c), Ershaad Ali, Andy Lall, Andrew Gibson, Yeudistir Persaud, Devendra Latchman, Sanjay Algoo, Gavin Moriah, Orin Gibson, Neiland Cadogan, Nathan Persaud, Ryan Adams, Deonarine Seegobin.
Lusignan Bulls DTP II: Richie Looknauth (c), Vishwanauth Ramlakhan (vc), Kevlon Anderson, Jason Anderson, Travis Kadir, Dequan Bamfield, Bruce Vincent, Beepaul Bandoo, Ricky Sergeant, Karmanchand Persaud, Malcom Hubbard, Mark Jeffers, Mahendra Persaud, Chaitram Balgobin, Joshua James.
SVC/AJM CC: Kemol Savory (c), Safraz Esau (vc), Jonte Thomas, Kevon Boodie, Jonathan Fernandes, Leon Swamy, Ojay Shields, Miguel Cummins, Nial Smith, Keon Sinclair, David Williams, Jamar Ifill, Kalvin Markus, Travis Drakes, Reviera Cottle.
