Thrilling start to ERC Harmony T10 Tapeball League

The inaugural edition of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) Harmony T10 Tapeball League commenced on Sunday, delighting the fans in the stands with some thrilling matches at the Transport Sports Club, Georgetown.
Success Strike Force, I.B.S, Kings, and The Other Guys were in the winners’ row after four matches in the straight knockout tournament.
Among the notable standout performances of the day was Brian Sookram of The Other Guys, who smashed six sixes and eight fours in his unbeaten 83 from 28 balls, which sealed an emphatic chase, while Ryan Latiff of Kings made a cameo 26* and took two wickets.
Ryan Bhagwandin of I.B.S. scored the first half-century of the tournament, making 60 (6x4s; 5x6s) from 24 balls.
Below are the summarised scores of the matches on Sunday:

Success Strike Force v Ministry of Agriculture (Hydromet)
SUMMARY: 116-8 from 10 overs (Davindra Deosarran 38, Ryan Fung 15; Noel Smith 3-23, Sahid Mohammed 2-21) v MoA Hydromet 66-8 from 10 overs (Haresh Pertab 23, Daniel Harte 11; Brian Sarran 3-9, Ryan Fung 2-22)

I.B.S v KFC Guyana
SUMMARY: I.B.S 139 from 10 overs (Ryan Bhagwandin 60, Troy Smith 27, Xavier Henry 19*, Quintin Crandon 18; Raphael Narine 1-19, Mario Hacket 1-24) v KFC Guyana 66 all out from 9.5 overs (Raphael Narine 27; Quinton Crandon 2-10, Ryan Bhagwandin 2-12, Xavier Henry 2-16)

Kings v Queenstown
SUMMARY: Kings 136-5 from 10 overs (Jermaine Dewsbury 42, Kennard Moonsammy 38, Ryan Latiff 26*; Arshad Khan 1-9) v Queenstown 100-7 from 10 overs (Faadil Hakh 32, Imraan Khan 12; Shiloh Adams 2-12, Ryan Latiff 2-12)
Ministry of Human Services and Social Security All-Stars v The Other Guys

SUMMARY: MHSS All-Stars 113-6 from 10 overs (Ricardo Holder 36*, Rawle Bourne 26, Simeon Marc 17; Charles Bhaichandeen 1-9, Steve Williams 1-12, Tarique Deonarine 1-12) v The Other Guys 117-2 from 6.2 overs (Brian Sookram 83*, Nayteram Ramnarine 19, Rawle Bourne 1-17)
The tournament continues next weekend with matches on the East Coast of Demerara, Georgetown, and East Bank Essequibo.
November 30 will be the penultimate match day before finals on December 8, 2024.
The event is designed to be accessible and engaging for the entire community, with free entry for both teams and spectators.
The tournament offers enticing rewards, including $500,000 for the winning team, $250,000 for the runners-up, and $100,000 each for the two semi-finalists.
Individual accolades, including $60,000 each for the Man of the Final, Most Runs, and Most Wickets, will be awarded, and Trophy Stall has sponsored the trophies.
By facilitating this tournament, the ERC hopes to create lasting connections among participants, promote mutual respect, and strengthen community bonds across Guyana.