Titans All-Stars, the reigning national T10 champions, secured their spot in the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast national finals with a hard-fought victory over Village Rams in the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone final.
Played at the Lusignan Sports Club on Sunday, the Titans successfully defended 98 runs in a nail-biting finish.
The Titans boasted a lineup filled with national talent led by national stalwart Leon Johnson.
After posting 98-7 in their allotted 10 overs, thanks to Keemo Paul’s (29) and Quentin Sampson’s (28) contributions, they faced a determined Village Rams side. Rajpaul Basdeo was the pick of the Rams’ bowlers, taking an impressive 2-7 in his two overs.
The Village Rams’ chase saw their bowlers keeping them in contention throughout the Titans’ innings. However, costly errors in the field ultimately proved to be their downfall.
Despite a magnificent unbeaten half-century from national youth player Yuestidir Persaud (51* off 24 balls), which took them to the brink of victory, the Rams fell just short, reaching 92-3 at the end of their 10 overs.
Omesh Danram chipped in with a valuable 23.
Yeudistir Persaud on the go
Earlier in the day, Titans showcased their dominance by crushing Up Tap XI in the first semi-final, winning by a comfortable margin of 91 runs.
In the other semi-final, Village Rams secured their place in the final by defeating Team Upsetterz by 45 runs.
FULL SCORES: https://flsport.gy/live-score/
With this victory, Titans All-Stars earned $300,000 for the zone winners, while Village Rams collected $100,000 as runners-up.
They now join Montra Jaguars from Berbice and Eccles All-Stars representing the East Bank/West Demerara zone in the national finals.
The final spot will be determined after the Essequibo zone playoffs scheduled for July 26 and 27, with the final in Anna Regina on July 27.
The grand finale of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast is set to take place on August 3 at the National Stadium, Providence.
The stakes are significantly higher nationally, with teams competing for a lucrative grand prize of $1.7 million.
The national runner-up will receive $700,000, along with a trophy and medals, and the losing semi-finalists will each receive $300,000.
Individual performances will also be recognized with various prizes, including the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, which comes with $150,000 and a motorcycle.
Other individual accolades include Most Runs and Most Wickets ($100,000, a trophy, and a TV each), Man-of-the-National Final ($75,000, a trophy, and a TV), Highest Strike Rate ($35,000), and Best Economy ($35,000).
The Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast has garnered support from: Kares Engineering Inc, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, KFC Guyana, Star Rentals, Banks DIH, ENet, Guyana Lottery Company, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Impressions, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal, Shawn’s Mini Mart, Giftland Group of Companies, Kris Jagdeo Construction Company, Montra Restaurant & Lounge, Windsor Estates, The New Doctor’s Clinic, GuyOil, ANSA McAL, SuperBet Guyana, Digital Technology, Camille’s Academy, Navin Construction, Demerara Mutual Life Insurance, Continental Transportation, and Environmental & Technical Solutions.
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