By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
CRICKET: SUPER50 CUP — HARPY EAGLES vs JAMAICA SCORPIONS
BY: SPORTS DESK | HGPTV NIGHTLY NEWS
Action bowled off in the 2025 CWI CG Insurance Super50 Cup on Wednesday, with the Guyana Harpy Eagles facing the Jamaica Scorpions at the Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad.
After being sent in to bat, Guyana posted 287–6, but heavy rain ended play early and the match was declared a no-result.
The Harpy Eagles’ top order delivered strongly:
- Captain Matthew Nandu — 54 (70)
- Raymond Perez — 61 (66)
- Kevlon Anderson — 83 (60), the team’s top scorer
For Jamaica, Marquino Mindley and Brad Barnes picked up two wickets each.
The Guyana Harpy Eagles return to action on Friday at 9:00 hrs, when they take on the Windward Islands at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground in Saint Augustine.
CRICKET: WEST INDIES U19 GO 2–0 UP AGAINST ENGLAND
BY: SPORTS DESK | HGPTV NIGHTLY NEWS
The West Indies U-19s now hold a 2–0 series lead after defeating England in the second Youth ODI at the Grenada National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s.
England, batting first, reached 160–5 before rain interruptions. Captain Farhan Ahmed scored 46 (51), while Caleb Falconer added 42 (52).
West Indies bowler Jakeem Pollard led the attack with 2–20, supported by Jai Gittens, Shaquan Belle and Jonathan Van Lange, who took one wicket each.
In reply, the Windies U-19s reached 192–4 via the DLS method, thanks to:
- Earsinho Fontaine — 39 (65)
- Guyanese all-rounder Jonathan Van Lange — an unbeaten 57 (34)
Match 3 of the 7-match series bowls off Friday, November 21, at the same venue.
FOOTBALL: GFF DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S LEAGUE RESULTS
BY: SPORTS DESK | HGPTV NIGHTLY NEWS
Women’s Division 1 football returned to the Guyana Football Federation’s calendar on Wednesday, with two dominant wins at the National Training Centre in Providence.
- Guyana Defence Force FC crushed Mainstay Goldstars 11–0 in the opening fixture.
- Guyana Police Force FC followed with a commanding 10–1 victory over Rivers’ View United FC.
The league continues this weekend with more fixtures scheduled across the division.
RUGBY: GUYANA SEVENS TEAMS RECEIVE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AHEAD OF RAN CHAMPIONSHIP
BY: SPORTS DESK | HGPTV NIGHTLY NEWS
Guyana’s National Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens squads have received a major boost ahead of their campaign at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Championship, scheduled for November 21–23 at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima, Trinidad & Tobago.
The tournament serves as:
- A qualifier for the World Rugby Sevens Pathway, and
- A pathway to the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo
Ahead of departure, Ministers Charles Ramson Jr. and Steven Jacobs handed over new equipment and financial support to the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU).
GRFU President Ryan Dey described it as the strongest government support in years.
Further strengthening preparation, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali arranged complimentary elite training access at Fitness 53, operated by former West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan.
This year marks the return of the revived Women’s Sevens Team—Guyana’s first in nearly a decade—led by captain Sabola Gray, who will face Mexico, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.
The Men’s team, captained by Lionel Holder, enters a difficult Tier One group alongside Canada, Mexico, and Trinidad & Tobago.
SQUASH: LOGO UNVEILED AS GUYANA PREPARES TO HOST 2025 CASA CHAMPIONSHIPS
BY: SPORTS DESK | HGPTV NIGHTLY NEWS
Guyana is ramping up preparations to host the 2025 Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships, set for November 23–29 at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue.
More than 130 elite players from nine Caribbean territories are expected to compete in singles and doubles across male and female divisions. Participating teams will come from:
- Bahamas
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Cayman Islands
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- OECS unified team representing 10 territories
The tournament’s newly released logo features two hummingbirds—Jamaica’s Swallow-tail and Guyana’s Crimson Topaz—symbolizing heritage, unity, and Caribbean sporting camaraderie.
Originally slated for Jamaica, the event was relocated to Guyana due to Hurricane Melissa’s impacts and Guyana’s strong organizing capacity, modern facilities, and continued support from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission.
