The inaugural Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) Harmony T10 Tapeball League commenced Sunday, electrifying fans at the Transport Sports Club in Georgetown with a series of exhilarating matches.
In a straight knockout format, Success Strike Force, I.B.S, Kings, and The Other Guys emerged victorious from their respective encounters, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.
Highlighting the day’s action, Brian Sookram of The Other Guys delivered a sensational performance, hammering six sixes and eight fours in a blistering unbeaten 83 off just 28 balls, steering his team to a commanding chase.
Meanwhile, Ryan Latiff from Kings contributed with a quickfire 26* and took two pivotal wickets.
Ryan Bagwandin of I.B.S. made history by scoring the tournament’s first half-century, smashing 60 runs (6×4; 5x6s) in just 24 balls.
Below are the summarised scores of the matches on Sunday:
Success Strike Force v Ministry of Agriculture (Hydromet)
SUMMARY: 116-8 from 10 overs (Davindra Deosarran 38, Ryan Fung 15; Noel Smith 3-23, Sahid Mohammed 2-21) v MoA Hydromet 66-8 from 10 overs (Haresh Pertab 23, Daniel Harte 11; Brian Sarran 3-9, Ryan Fung 2-22)
I.B.S v KFC Guyana
SUMMARY: I.B.S 139 from 10 overs (Ryan Bagwandin 60, Troy Smith 27, Xavier Henry 19*, Quintin Crandon 18; Raphael Narine 1-19, Mario Hacket 1-24) v KFC Guyana 66 all out from 9.5 overs (Raphael Narine 27; Quinton Crandon 2-10, Ryan Bhagwandin 2-12, Xavier Henry 2-16)
Kings v Queenstown
SUMMARY: Kings 136-5 from 10 overs (Jermaine Dewsbury 42, Kennard Moonsammy 38, Ryan Latiff 26*; Arshad Khan 1-9) v Queenstown 100-7 from 10 overs (Faadil Hakh 32, Imraan Khan 12; Shiloh Adams 2-12, Ryan Latiff 2-12)
Ministry of Human Services and Social Security All-Stars v The Other Guys
SUMMARY: MHSS All-Stars 113-6 from 10 overs (Ricardo Holder 36*, Rawle Bourne 26, Simeon Marc 17; Charles Bhaichandeen 1-9, Steve Williams 1-12, Tarique Deonarine 1-12) v The Other Guys 117-2 from 6.2 overs (Brian Sookram 83*, Nayteram Ramnarine 19, Rawle Bourne 1-17)
The tournament is set to continue next weekend across the East Coast of Demerara, Georgetown, and East Bank Essequibo.
With November 30 marked as the penultimate match day, the grand finale is scheduled for December 8, 2024.
Designed to foster community engagement, the ERC Harmony T10 Tapeball League offers free entry for both teams and spectators.
The tournament boasts exciting rewards, including a $500,000 prize for the champions, $250,000 for the runners-up, and $100,000 for each of the two semi-finalists.
Individual accolades of $60,000 each will be awarded for the Man of the Final, Most Runs, and Most Wickets, with trophies generously sponsored by Trophy Stall.
Through this initiative, the ERC aims to build lasting connections among participants, promote mutual respect, and strengthen community ties across Guyana.
