The Global Super League T20, a groundbreaking five-team tournament, is set to ignite Guyana from November 26 to December 7. Sanctioned by Cricket West Indies (CWI) and backed by the Guyanese government, this inaugural event boasts a prize pool of US$1 million.
As South America’s first standalone cricket spectacle, the Global Super League will showcase Guyana Amazon Warriors, the reigning Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions, alongside four renowned T20 teams from across the globe. ESPNcricinfo has confirmed that Hampshire, the three-time English T20 Blast winners, is among the invited participants.
The tournament format features 11 matches, with each team playing four group stage encounters. The top two teams will advance to the final, with all matches taking place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.
“The passion for cricket in Guyana is unmatched,” said Global Super League chairman Clive Lloyd. “We are thrilled to share our love of the game and our vibrant culture with fans worldwide.”
The Amazon Warriors, Guyana’s home team, have a rich history in the CPL, having won the title in 2023 and finished as runners-up six times.
Guyana’s President, Mohammed Irfaan Ali, expressed his support for the Global Super League, stating, “Cricket is deeply ingrained in our heritage and plays a vital role in our economic diversification strategy, with a focus on tourism.”
The Global Super League will coincide with the Abu Dhabi T10 and Bangladesh’s tour of the Caribbean. However, the Test matches in the latter series will conclude before the Global Super League begins.
