Samaroo Investment renews support for One Guyana T10 via Mannol Oil brand

Samaroo Investments, through its Mannol Oil brand, has officially renewed its support for the upcoming fourth season of the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast.

The tournament, which has quickly grown into one of the most anticipated fixtures on the local sporting calendar, returns from August 8 with an expanded prize structure and innovative rule modifications designed to maximise on-field entertainment.

This year, the tournament has made minor adjustments to dynamic features in order to heighten the intensity of the ten-over format.

Teams will navigate a specialised one-over ‘Mannol Oil Powerplay’ in two slots where only two fielders are permitted outside the 30-yard circle.

Captains can choose to activate this Powerplay during two distinct intervals:  between overs one to three and then between overs eight to ten.

There is also the TrackPoint Time Out, which will grant teams a 90-second strategic window at the conclusion of the eighth over in each innings.

This high-stakes pause is designed to allow captains and coaches to recalibrate and finalise their blueprints for the final two overs, which often determine the outcome of the fast-paced T10 format.

Yusuf Ali, speaking on behalf of the One Guyana T10 Tapeball organising committee, expressed immense satisfaction with the returning sponsor and the evolving nature of the competition.

“We are delighted to have Samaroo Investments and Mannol Oil back on board for this edition because their sustained support directly fuels the growth of community cricket across the country,” Ali stated.

We are pushing the boundaries of what tapeball cricket can look like, and with the stakes being higher than ever, the fans are in for an absolute treat from the very first ball.”

For Samaroo Investments, aligning with the tournament represents a direct investment into the passion and talent inherent in Guyanese communities.

“For us at Samaroo Investments and the Mannol Oil brand, returning to the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast was an incredibly easy decision,” Johnaton da Cruz, Sales Representative of Samaroo Investments, noted.

We want to see our local athletes excel, and providing a platform of this magnitude, alongside the organisers, allows us to give back to the communities that support us.”

The financial incentives for the 2026 edition are unprecedented for domestic tapeball. Financial rewards begin early in the competition, with the losing teams at the zonal quarter-finals assured a payout of $25,000.

The rewards scale progressively, as the losing semi-finalist at the zone level pockets $50,000, $200,000 for the losing finalist, culminating in a G$500,000 prize for the respective zonal champions before they even transition into the national bracket.

The stakes reach their peak in the national playoffs, where the eventual national champions will secure a $2,000,000 purse, while the runners-up will pocket G$1,000,000.

The two losing semi-finalists will get $500,000.

Beyond the cash rewards, the top four national finalists will earn qualification berths to represent Guyana at a proposed Global T10 Tapeball Blast.

The tournament’s Most Valuable Player will drive away with a new motorbike alongside a G$150,000 cash prize.

Furthermore, the leading run-scorer and the top wicket-taker of the tournament will each take home G$100,000 and a new television set.

There will be prizes as well for the highest strike rate and the most economical bowler.

With the tournament structure locked in, organisers have issued an urgent directive to regional teams to secure their spots immediately rather than delaying registration to tinker with squad selection.

Registration operates on a strict first-come, first-served basis, noting that captains frequently jeopardise their entries by overthinking their lineups during the initial window.

To guarantee a spot, teams must pay the $35,000 entry fee now, which secures their franchise slot and grants them logistical flexibility to finalise their 15-man rosters closer to their respective zonal start dates.

The entry caps will be rigidly enforced to maintain the integrity of a dense schedule.

The Berbice, East Bank/West Demerara, and Essequibo zones are strictly capped at 16 teams each, while the combined Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone will accommodate a maximum of 32 teams.

Registration forms can be accessed through the tournament’s official social media handles or by contacting the organisers on WhatsApp at +592 635-2235.

The tournament caravan kicks off with the Berbice Zone on August 8–9, across four premier venues including the Port Mourant Community Centre Ground, No. 69 Ground, and the Welfare Ground in Canje, before concluding with the zonal finals at the Albion Sports Complex on August 9.

The action then moves to the East Bank/West Demerara leg on August 15–16, followed by the Essequibo Zone on August 22–23.

In a strategic scheduling move designed to avoid clashing with regional cricket priorities, the tournament will observe a complete hiatus during the Caribbean Premier League window, ensuring local fans can engage with the premier T20 tournament without domestic scheduling conflicts.

Action resumes post-CPL with the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara leg on September 26–27 and October 3–4, leading into the national grand finale on October 11, 2026.

In a historic first for the competition, the final will be hosted at the Anna Regina National Stadium in Region Two.