The PM T20 Cup definitely closed out with a bang; it had all the necessary fireworks, even surpassing the previous edition. Three finals and a combination of eager teams and an electric crowd definitely made the Providence Stadium come alive while all COVID-19 protocols were being followed.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips poses with O-50 champs Regal Legends
Prime Minister Mark Phillips graced the patrons with his presence and interacted with the other spectators. He congratulated all the teams that participated and deemed them all winners irrespective of whether they won or lost.
PM Phillips stands with the Open winners, Ariel All-Stars
“What we are doing now is giving out prizes to the teams that emerge at the top of the pile, so we have winners and those at the top of the pile. We had good weather over the past three days; we had no complaints and we look forward to the same in the next edition of the tournament come 2022,” Phillips said.
He further related that he was extremely grateful to the players and teams who conducted themselves with discipline throughout the entire tournament. Phillips also praised the organisers and management for putting together such an exciting tournament, as well as the sponsors, and was optimistic that they would come on board in the 2022 edition.
The winners of the tournament were Regal Legends (O-50), Fisherman Masters (O-45) and Ariel All-Stars (Open). The Man-of-the-Series Award for the open category went to Quintin Sampson of Ariel for his 231 runs and eight wickets. While in the masters’ category, Keith Fraser was deemed the MVP. In the legends category, the MVP was awarded to Unnis Yusuf for his 181 runs and two wickets.
