L’Abayee emerged as triumphant champions of the Cepal Holdings Chaz Knockout tournament after delivering a crushing 132-run defeat against Monchy in the championship final. This annual tapeball cricket competition serves as a memorial tribute to Dhanraj ‘Chaz’ Cepal, who tragically lost his life in a 2019 automobile accident.
Demonstrating exceptional batting prowess, L’Abayee posted an impressive total of 271 runs for 6 wickets during their 20-over innings after winning the crucial toss. The team’s formidable score was built upon substantial contributions from Kyle Adonis (60 runs), Avallinus Callender (50 runs), Orey Changoo (46 runs), and Zaire Antoine (29 runs). Monchy’s bowling efforts were led by Kirneal Nelson who claimed 2 wickets, with Imbert Lorde and Isaiah Jones each taking one wicket.
Monchy’s response proved inadequate as their batting lineup collapsed under relentless bowling pressure, ultimately dismissed for just 139 runs in 16 overs. Ashton Alexander provided the sole resistance with a commendable 65-run performance, but could not prevent the comprehensive defeat. L’Abayee’s bowling attack proved devastatingly effective with Avallinus Callender and Atanus Alberson each capturing 3 wickets, while Mavin Hiliare and Omari Fields claimed one wicket apiece.
The victorious L’Abayee squad received EC$1,000 prize money and championship trophy courtesy of tournament sponsors Cepal Holdings, while runners-up Monchy were awarded $700. Individual honors went to Avallinus Callender who earned Most Valuable Player recognition for the final match, with Imbert Lorde receiving the tournament MVP award.
Danny Cepal, owner of Cepal Holdings, emphasized the event’s broader significance in a post-match interview with St. Lucia Times: “This tournament represents our commitment to community and national development. Having established a successful business in Saint Lucia with tremendous public support, it is both appropriate and rewarding to contribute meaningfully to talent development, particularly among our youth athletes.”