Team Royals, Queenstown/Ariel XI, Lusignan Bulls DTP II and Adventure Renegades have secured places in the semi-finals of the Essequibo Zone of the Lotto/Let’sBet T10 tournament after an explosive quarter-final round.
The four teams will return to action otoday, seeking the zonal title, a $500,000 first prize and qualification for the National Grand Finale. The runners-up will collect $200,000.
Adventure Renegades powered into the final four with a dominant victory over Bartica Royals at Hampton Court. Mark Gonsalves smashed 82 from only 26 balls, including nine sixes, to lead the Renegades to 172 for three.
Shaz Grovesnor provided valuable support with 45 from 20 deliveries. Bartica Royals could only manage 108 for five in reply as Besham Moses produced an outstanding spell, taking three wickets for two runs from two overs.
At Pomona, Team Royals made quick work of a challenging target against 2025 semi-finalists Aurora Knight Riders. The Knight Riders posted 132 for one, led by an unbeaten 84 from 36 balls by Royan Fredricks.
However, Tayindra Boodram hammered an unbeaten 76 from 22 deliveries, while Bomesh Ramdahin struck 42 not out from 14 balls. Their powerful partnership carried Team Royals to victory in just 6.2 overs.
Lusignan Bulls DTP II also booked their semi-final spot with a 37-run win over Shawn’s Mini Mart at Anna Regina. The Bulls amassed 170 for three, with captain Richie Looknauth blasting an unbeaten 65 from only 17 balls and Vickash Wilkinson adding 54 not out from 19 deliveries.
Shawn’s Mini Mart produced a spirited response, led by Shaieed Khan’s 60 from 30 balls, but could not keep pace with the required scoring rate.
Queenstown/Ariel XI completed the semi-final lineup after edging Fibreglass Gladiators in a thriller at the Affiance No.1 Ground. Chasing 141 for victory, Ariel were guided by Jamal Wilson’s brilliant 83 from 30 balls and reached the target with two deliveries remaining.
Today’s programme will begin at 14:30hrs with back-to-back semi-finals. Adventure Renegades will face Lusignan Bulls DTP II at 16:30hrs.
The schedule will also include a six-over exhibition match between Trophy Stall Jaguars and Trophy Stall Eagles, followed by an Essequibo youth showcase at 18:30hrs. The zonal final is set for 20:00hrs.
The champions will collect $500,000, sponsored by Shawn’s Mini Mart, while the runners-up will receive $200,000, courtesy of Jaigobin Hotel. The winners will also advance to the National Grand Finale alongside already-qualified Grillmaster and Mahdia.
Following the Essequibo leg, the tournament will pause during the closing stages of the Caribbean Premier League. Competition will resume on September 26 with the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara Zone, before the national showdown at Anna Regina on October 11.
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