Future Warriors Tapeball: CV Nunes crowned Essequibo Champions in thrilling tournament

CV Nunes Primary showcased a dominant performance with both bat and ball to emerge as the new champions of the Essequibo Zone in the Future Warriors Tapeball for Primary Schools tournament.
The event, powered by ExxonMobil Guyana, saw young cricketers display immense talent and sportsmanship despite persistent rain at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground on Saturday.
The newly laid outfield at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground proved its worth, allowing all 16 participating teams to compete safely and with great enthusiasm.

The persistent rain did little to dampen the spirits of the young cricketers, who played with remarkable vigour and camaraderie throughout the day.
In a tightly contested final, CV Nunes Primary held their nerve to successfully defend a competitive total of 52-0 from their allotted eight overs.
The foundation for their total was laid by skipper Vidal Narine, who led from the front with a well-compiled 33 runs from 30 balls, an innings that included three fours and a six.
Narine’s impressive batting set the stage for the bowlers, who then delivered a masterclass in tight bowling.
Jadan Alan (3-8) and Zach Madholall (3-9) were the chief destroyers, ripping through the opposition batting line-up to seal the championship for CV Nunes.
CV Nunes Primary’s path to the final was equally impressive. In their semi-final clash, they comfortably chased down a target of 57 runs, reaching 60-1 in just 4.3 overs.
Zach Madholall continued his excellent form, top-scoring with an unbeaten 20 runs, ably supported by Kavory Garraway (10).
Their opponents, Fisher Primary, had posted 56-4 in their eight overs, with notable contributions from Matthew Peters (15) and Julian Singh (11).
Kaysean Doodnauth was the standout bowler for CV Nunes in this match, claiming an impressive 3-8 from two overs.
The other semi-final proved to be a nail-biter; a true “humdinger” as described by spectators. Mainstay Lake Primary showcased incredible resilience to defend a modest total of 37.

Their success was largely due to an exceptional bowling effort from Colin Jacobs, who claimed a remarkable 3-4 from two overs, restricting Suddie Primary to 31-8.
Meanwhile, Narine ended with 60 runs to be the tournament’s leading run-scorer, while Jaden Robinson of Charity Primary had five wickets, for the leading wicket-taker.
John Ramsingh of FL Sport, the organising group, lauded the success of the tournament, emphasising the core purpose of the event.
“The enthusiasm and interest from the children here today is what this tournament is all about,” Ramsingh stated.
He added, “We had fun, and today, we are all winners.” His sentiments encapsulated the spirit of participation and enjoyment that permeated the day’s proceedings.
CV Nunes Primary now joins Grove Primary (Demerara) and Cropper Primary (Berbice) as the county champions, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Champions of Champions tournament.
This ultimate showdown is tentatively scheduled for early August, promising another exciting display of young cricketing talent.
The tournament’s impact extends beyond the immediate competition. The Most Valuable Player from each zone – Roles Melville (Demerara), Kenny Ishmile (Berbice), and Julian Singh (Essequibo) – will have the unique opportunity to participate in activities related to the Global Super League, which runs from July 10 to 18.
Furthermore, the zone champions will be invited to attend day matches, a generous gesture courtesy of ExxonMobil Guyana.
The ultimate prize awaits the winning team of the Champions of Champions tournament, who will be part of the activities for the home leg of the Guyana Amazon Warriors in this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL), scheduled from September 6 to 14.
These initiatives underscore ExxonMobil Guyana’s commitment to fostering cricketing talent at the grassroots level and providing aspiring young cricketers with invaluable experiences.