Avinash Contracting fuels One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast Season IV

Jun 02, 2026 Sports

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Kaieteur Sports – Corporate backing for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast has continued with Avinash Contracting & Scrap Metal Inc. officially recommitted its long-standing support to the fourth season.

The high-octane tournament is scheduled to bowl off on August 8 in Berbice.

The partnership highlights a shared vision between the corporate sector and tournament organisers to foster community development and unearth talent across the country through the fast-growing Tapeball format.

Speaking on the alignment, Kavita Lakeram, Health, Safety, Social & Environmental (HSSE) Lead at Avinash Contracting, emphasised that supporting the tournament aligns perfectly with the company’s core values of community advancement.

“At Avinash Contracting, we believe that sports play a pivotal role in building safe, vibrant, and cohesive communities,” Lakeram stated.

“The One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast has grown into a powerful platform that bridges communities and provides young athletes with a stage to showcase their skills. We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with FL Sport, and we look forward to an electrifying tournament that brings people together across all regions.”

Tournament Director and FL Sport representative John Ramsingh expressed immense gratitude for the company’s sustained patronage, noting that corporate trust is the bedrock of the tournament’s rapid expansion.

“Avinash Contracting has been with us on this journey, and their renewed commitment is a massive boost for the tournament’s sustainability,” Ramsingh said.

“When corporate leaders invest in grassroots sports, they are directly investing in the people. This partnership allows us to elevate the player experience and increase the rewards, ensuring that Tapeball cricket gets the professional platform it truly deserves.”

With the tournament boundary lines expanding, organisers have reported an unprecedented surge in interest.

Team slots across various administrative zones are filling up rapidly as regional squads rush to secure their participation.

Ramsingh expressed immense confidence in the trajectory of this year’s tournament, noting the overwhelming response from the cricket community.

With the stakes higher than ever, organisers are urging teams to act quickly rather than delaying their entry while finalising their rosters.

Ramsingh emphasised the urgency of the first-come, first-served system, recognising that the fierce nature of the competition often causes captains to deliberate over their lineups.

The Berbice, East Bank/West Demerara, and Essequibo zones will have a maximum cap of 16 teams each, while the East Coast Demerara/Georgetown zone will accommodate 32 teams.

To secure a spot immediately, captains can pay the G$35,000 entry fee and finalise their ultimate 15-man talent pools closer to their respective zonal start dates.

Registration forms are currently available through the tournament’s official social media channels or via direct WhatsApp contact at +592 635-2235.

The action-packed tournament is set to bowl off with the Berbice Zone on August 8–9, featuring 16 teams battling across four premier venues: the Port Mourant Community Centre Ground, No. 69 Ground, Welfare Ground (Canje), and the Albion Sports Complex, which is slated to host the zonal finals on Sunday, August 9.

Following the opening leg in Berbice, the tournament moves to East Bank/West Demerara on August 15–16, followed by the Essequibo leg on August 22–23.

In a strategic move to maximise fan engagement and support local cricket festivities, the competition will pause during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) window, ensuring fans can fully immerse themselves in the professional franchise season.

Action will resume post-CPL with the highly competitive Georgetown/East Coast Demerara leg, spanning September 26–27 and October 3–4.

This all leads toward the historic national grand finale on October 11, 2026, which will be hosted for the first time at the Anna Regina National Stadium in Region Two, taking top-tier tapeball action to the Essequibo coast.

Financial incentives for the 2026 season have reached an all-time high, introducing guaranteed cash prizes for every single team that reaches the quarterfinal stage of their respective zone.

Rewards begin at $25,000 for losing zonal quarterfinalists and scale up significantly, culminating in a $500,000 purse pocketed by the zonal winners before they advance to the National Finals.

The stakes at the national level are even higher, as teams will compete for a massive $2,000,000 grand prize, while the runner-up takes home $1,000,000.

In addition to the substantial cash prizes, the four national finalists will earn the prestigious right to represent Guyana at the upcoming International T10 Tapeball Tournament this October.

Individual brilliance will also be handsomely rewarded throughout the tournament. The eventual tournament MVP is set to walk away with $150,000 and a brand-new motorbike.

Specialised awards for the leading run-scorer and top wicket-taker include $100,000 and a new television each, ensuring that personal milestones are celebrated alongside team success.

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