Savannah Boys captured the 2026 North Zone Cricket Council T20 title with a hard-fought eight-run victory over Combine All Stars Sports Club in the final at the Brian Lara Recreation Ground on Saturday.
After being sent in to bat, Savannah Boys posted a competitive 168 for eight from their 20 overs, thanks mainly to a solid middle-order effort led by Riaf Ali and Roshan Sookoo.
Riaff top-scored with 41 off 32 balls, striking one four and two sixes, while Roshan Sookoo added 24 from 21 deliveries.
Ameer Ali then provided the late fireworks with an unbeaten 25 off just 12 balls, including two fours and two sixes, to push the total beyond the 160 mark.
Savannah Boys recovered well after slipping from 50 for one to 76 for six inside the first 10 overs.
The late-order resistance proved decisive as they added valuable runs in the closing overs.
For Combine All Stars, Josiah Kay was the standout bowler with four wickets for 24 runs from his four overs.
Kerwin Gonzales chipped in with two for 39, while Steven Alfonso claimed one wicket.
In reply, Combine All Stars fought bravely but were restricted to 160 for eight from their 20 overs.
Kerwin Gonzales led the chase with an aggressive 36 off 22 balls, smashing four sixes, while Baree Hassanali contributed 35 from 30 deliveries and Steven Alfonso made 32.
However, Savannah Boys kept striking at key moments to deny their opponents momentum.
Roshan Sookoo starred with the ball, taking three for 24, while Vijai Teemal and Ameer Ali both grabbed two wickets each.
Combine All Stars were well placed at 119 for four in the 15th over, but a late collapse saw them lose four wickets for 29 runs as Savannah Boys tightened their grip on the contest.
Ameer Ali’s all-round contribution earned him Player of the Match honours as Savannah Boys celebrated a memorable North Zone crown.
Summarized scores: Savannah Boys 168 for 8 in 20 overs (Riaff Ali 41, Ameer Ali 25*, Roshan Sookoo 24; Josiah Kay 4/10, Kerwin Gonzales 2/39; Steven Alonso 1/24) vs. Combine All Star Sports Club 160 for 8 in 20 overs (Kerwin Gonzales 36, Baree Hassanali 35, Steven Alfonso 32; Roshan Sookoo 3/24, Vijai Teemal 2/30, Ameer Ali 2/34). Savannah Boys won by 8 wickets
