The stage is set for an exciting championship showdown after the semi-finals of the 2026 Runako Morton/TDC Primary Schools Cricket Tournament were played at the ET Willet Park on Thursday, July 9.
In the opening semi-final, Charlestown Primary School (CPS) defeated defending champions Ivor Walters Primary School (IWPS) by 44 runs, thanks to another outstanding batting performance from Zakeem Bailey, who scored a brilliant 53.
Match Summary
Charlestown Primary School – 132 for 7
Zakeem Bailey 53
Extras 39
Bowling: Jonathan Persaud, Sage and Castro claimed one wicket each.
Ivor Walters Primary School – 88 for 6
Jonathan Persaud 21
Extras 37
Bowling: Archibald 3 for 13; Zakeem Bailey 2 for 22.
Result: Charlestown Primary won by 44 runs.
In the second semi-final, Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS) secured a convincing 38-run victory over Elizabeth Pemberton Primary School (EPPS).
Leading the charge was Jahmarli Kelly, who produced a superb unbeaten 84, while Amarni Herbert starred with the ball, taking 3 for 11, including a hat-trick.
Match Summary
Joycelyn Liburd Primary School – 133 for 5
Jahmarli Kelly 84* (not out)
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Bowling: Ranveer Singh 3 for 12.
Elizabeth Pemberton Primary School – 95 for 7
Ajani Saddler 25
Bowling: Amarni Herbert 3 for 11 (hat-trick).
Result: Joycelyn Liburd Primary won by 38 runs.
Finals Day
The tournament concludes today, Friday, July 10, at the ET Willet Park with two exciting matches:
1:30 p.m. – Elizabeth Pemberton Primary School vs Ivor Walters Primary School (Third-Place Playoff)
3:30 p.m. – Grand Final: Charlestown Primary School vs Joycelyn Liburd Primary School
A bumper crowd is expected as the island’s top primary school cricketers battle for championship honours.