Cropper, Tain, Betsy and New Market through to final four in Future Warriors Primary School Tapeball

Defending champions Cropper Primary are still in the hunt to retain their title in the Berbice zone of the Future Warriors Tapeball Tournament for Primary Schools.

Cropper will face Tain Primary in the second semi-final while Betsy Ground Primary battles New Market Primary in the first semi-final today at the Albion Sports Complex.

 In their quarter-final fixture, Cropper posted 102-3 from their allotted eight overs, led by Jayden Gardner (23), Nehad Khan (23), and Tejpaul Persaud (23).

In response, Massiah Primary reached 96-2 despite a valiant effort by Poonish Harry, who made 62 from 28 balls.

For Betsy Primary, they chase Fyrish’s target of 65 in 6.4 overs with a top score of 24 by opener Kenny Ishmile.

Massiah reached 64-9 with Aryan Goberdan making 19, but a team effort with the ball saw Kenny Ishmile (2-9) and Ravi Rameshant (2-10) lead the wickets tally.

More so, Tain’s 96-4 was out of the reach of Rose Hall Town Primary, who responded with 75-5.

Nickell Kempadoo (26*) and Keran Bridgemohan (25) led Tain to their competitive total.

Jarrel Grant (16), Ezron Lambert (11), and Eion Dhanpat (10) gave Rose Hall a fighting chance of victory.

The other quarter-final was a low-scoring affair as Skeldon posted 21-8, restricted by tight bowling from New Market Primary, who then reached their target in 3.2 overs.

The organisers are providing bats, balls, and transportation free of charge to all participating schools, along with various meals and refreshments throughout the playing days, thereby removing barriers to participation.

The winning teams from each zone will be gifted a gear bag filled with tapeball cricket equipment.

Crucially, they will also secure a coveted spot in the upcoming ‘Champions of Champions’ tournament.

The ultimate winner of this champions’ playoff will gain an exclusive opportunity to be part of activities for ExxonMobil Guyana/Guyana Amazon Warriors during the home leg of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in September, offering an unparalleled glimpse into professional cricket.

Furthermore, the Most Valuable Player from each of the three zones in June is expected to be part of the activities for the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League, which runs from July 10-18.

Grove Primary won the Demerara zone last weekend, while the Essequibo zone is scheduled for June 21-22.

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