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Kaieteur Sports – Yarrowkabra Community Schoolboy’s cricket team etched their name into local Tapeball history after being crowned Royal Tapeball Cricket Academy champions for the first time, following a dominant 65-run victory over Patentia Community in the end-of-year 30-ball tournament final.
After winning the toss, Yarrowkabra opted to bat first and made full use of the decision. Led by a commanding innings from Wazim Ali, the eventual champions piled on an imposing 112 for 3 from their allotted five overs. Ali was in devastating form, striking a blistering 59 runs to anchor the innings and put the Patentia bowlers under immense pressure. Kevin Mhase was the lone bright spot with the ball for Patentia, finishing with figures of 2 for 38.
In reply, Patentia Community never found their footing against a disciplined Yarrowkabra bowling attack. They were eventually restricted to just 47 for 6 in their five overs, as Nicholi Morris kept things tight for Yarrowkabra, claiming 3 for 13 to seal a comprehensive win for his side.
At the close of the competition, Wazim Ali’s outstanding performances throughout the tournament earned him the Player of the Tournament (MVP) award. Christopher Persaud was recognized as the standout performer for the Patentia Community team.
The tournament was coordinated by James “Uprising” Lewis, alongside friends from the United States of America. Under Lewis’ leadership, the 2025 calendar successfully hosted 17 schoolboy community and secondary school Tapeball cricket competitions, further strengthening grassroots cricket development.
It marked another successful year for the local Tapeball fraternity, with hopes high that even more tournaments and opportunities for young cricketers will emerge in 2026.
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