SVC/AJM CC put on a masterclass at the Anna Regina National Stadium on Sunday, crushing Mahdia (Movements Family) by 67 runs in the grand final to capture the Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast title.
In their first year, the rounded-up unit, led by Kemol Savoury, who was in his fourth final, also won the $2 million top prize, courtesy of Star Rentals.
Led by a scintillating Man-of-the-Final performance from Kevon Boodie, who smashed a blazing 67 off just 32 deliveries—anchored by five fours and six towering sixes—and a fluent 42 off 27 balls from Jonte Thomas, SVC/AJM posted a formidable 132-2 in their allotted 10 overs.
The pair put on a match-defining 119-run partnership in just 8.5 overs, putting the game firmly in their control.
In response, Mahdia’s chase never got off the ground as a disciplined SVC pace attack strangled the innings, restricting them to 65-8.
Leon Swamy led the bowling effort with 2-3, ably supported by Ojay Shields (2-13) and Keyon Sinclair (2-14), sealing a comprehensive victory and leaving Mahdia to settle for the $1 million runners-up purse.
Earlier, Mahdia steamrolled GrillMaster Sip N Play All-Stars by 100 runs in the first semi-final.
Batting first, Mahdia posted a commanding 157-5, powered by Ershaad Ali’s destructive 65 off 25 balls, including seven sixes and a boundary.
Ali and Andy Lall (33 off 14) laid the platform with a blistering 72-run opening stand in 4.2 overs, while Yeudestir Persaud added a quickfire 23 off 13. Despite Devon Wharton claiming 2-44 for GrillMaster, their batting lineup completely collapsed in the chase, bundled out for 57 in 9.4 overs.
Junior Sinclair’s 19 off 12 was the only double-digit score, as Neiland Cadogan wreaked havoc with 4-11, backed by Persaud (2-6) and Orrin Gibson (2-9).
The second semi-final proved equally one-sided as SVC/AJM brushed aside Lusignan Bulls DTP II by 78 runs.
Powered by an unbeaten half-century from the in-form Johnathan Fernandes (51), alongside vital contributions from Kemol Savory (27 not out), Jamar Ifill (15 not out), and Boodie (15), SVC posted 144-3.
Joshua James took 2-54 and Dequan Bamfield claimed 1-21 for Lusignan, but their reply faltered at 76-6. Veteran West Indies pacer Miguel Cummins starred with the ball, claiming 3-14, while Nial Smith (1-9) and Ojay Shields (1-18) tightened the screws, and Vishwanauth Ramalakhan top-scored with 20.
As a result, both losing semi-finalists pocketed $500,000, matching the $500,000 awarded to each team that triumphed in their respective zone finals.
The packed finals day also featured vibrant undercard action, highlighted by a high-scoring five-over women’s clash where Tapakuma (Elite Warriors) defeated Capoey United by 59 runs.
Tapakuma piled up an imposing 111-1, driven by Tramaine Marks’ sensational 58 off 17 balls and Shonette Belgrave’s 40 off 15. In reply, Capoey were restricted to 52-1, with Tapakuma collecting the $90,000 winner’s prize and Capoey taking home $60,000.
Adding star-studded entertainment to the schedule, the President’s Exhibition Match saw the One Guyana XI—featuring Ministers Charles Ramson and Steben Jacobs—defeat Team Eagles to cap off an unforgettable day of tapeball cricket in Essequibo.
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