Commissioner of Police T20 Cup bowls off March 11 at Eve Leary

PRESS RELEASE || Cricket excitement is set to return to the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, as the Commissioner of Police T20 Cup 2026 bowls off with an exciting opening clash between Headquarters and Regional Police Division #5.

The highly anticipated tournament, organised under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, will bring together teams from across the Guyana Police Force, showcasing both sporting talent and camaraderie among ranks.

The opening match will see Headquarters taking on Regional Police Division #5, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament. Cricket fans and members of the public are encouraged to attend and support their teams, with free entry available for all spectators.

The COP T20 Cup continues to grow in popularity within the Force, serving as an important initiative to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and positive engagement among ranks.

Matches will feature several well-known and emerging cricketers who have been drafted to represent various teams in this year’s competition.

Among the players drafted for the tournament are:

• Shamar Prince- Presidential Guard

• Kevon Boodie- Regional Police Division #4 ‘C’

• Bernard Bailey- Regional Police Division #5

• Assad Fudadin- Regional Police Division #6

• Christopher Barnwell- GPF Officers’ Team

• Joshua Budhram- GPF Officers’ Team

• Sewnarine Chattergoon- Headquarters

• Kemol Savory- Tactical Services Unit

• Shamar Apple- Regional Police Division #10

• Damion Vantull- Regional Police Division 1, 7, 8 & 9 Combined

• Leon Johnson- GPF Academy

• Anthony Adams- Regional Police Division #3

• Quentin Sampson- Regional Police Division 4 ‘A & ‘B’ Combined

𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭

The group stage of the tournament will be played on a knockout basis, with the winning teams advancing to the next round. At the conclusion of this stage, seven teams will qualify for the Super 7 round, where teams will compete for positions in the final stages of the competition.

At the end of the Super 7 round, the top four teams will qualify for the Semi-Finals, with the winners advancing to the grand final to contest the COP T20 Cup 2026 title.

𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

Wednesday March 11, 2026

• Headquarters vs Regional Police Division #5 – 09:30h

• Police Academy vs Presidential Guard – 13:00h

Thursday March 12, 2026

• Regional Police Division #10 vs Regional Police Division #3 – 09:30h

• Divisions 1, 7, 8 & 9 Combined vs Divisions 4A & 4B Combined – 13:30h

Friday March 13, 2026

• Regional Police Division #2 vs Regional Police Division #6 – 09:30h

• Tactical Services Unit vs Regional Police Division #4 ‘C’ – 13:30h

BYE: GPF Officers’ Team

The Commissioner of Police T20 Cup has become a highlight on the Force’s sporting calendar, fostering unity, healthy competition, and camaraderie among divisions and departments of the Guyana Police Force.

Supporters are invited to come out to the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, to witness the action as the COP T20 Cup 2026 officially gets underway with what promises to be an exciting opening encounter between Headquarters and Regional Police Division #5