Headquarters secured an unprecedented fifth consecutive Commissioner’s T20 Cricket Tournament title after racing to a commanding nine-wicket victory over the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) in yesterday’s final at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.
Chasing 125 for victory, the defending champions powered to 126 for one in just 9.4 overs, led by an explosive unbeaten half-century from Pernell London.
London hammered 56 not out from only 24 deliveries, striking four fours and three sixes. Andrew Lyght contributed 30 at the top of the order, while Dwain Dick smashed an unbeaten 33 from 11 balls, including three fours and three sixes, to complete the comfortable chase.
Earlier, TSU were restricted to 124 for six from their allotted 20 overs after being sent in to bat. Eon Rodrigues led their effort with 34, while Alex Burnett and Derrick Thomas made 20 and 16, respectively.
Kanhaiya Ramkaran spearheaded the Headquarters attack with two wickets for 19 runs from four overs. Captain Ameer Mohamed, Hazel Williams, Ewan Blair and Kapildeo Charran collected one wicket each.
London was named the Most Valuable Player and Best Batsman of the final for his match-winning innings, while Ramkaran received the Best Bowler award.
Kemol Savory claimed the tournament’s Most Runs prize after scoring back-to-back centuries and finishing the competition with 260 runs. The leading performers received trophies and cash prizes.
Earlier in the day, the GPF Academy defeated Region Six to secure third place.
Region Six were dismissed for 102 in 17.4 overs after batting first. Gafoor top-scored with 23, while Williams made 12 and Cort added 11.
Otto Towler delivered an impressive spell for the Academy, taking three wickets for seven runs from four overs. Shane Prince and Osafo Matheson claimed two wickets each, while Joshua Kishundial and Jamal Hemerding collected one apiece.
The Academy responded with 105 in 17.5 overs, with Vishal Williams scoring 41 and Prince contributing 28 to guide their team to victory.
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