The Glynn-Hewitt Cup 2026 got underway at Marsa Sports Club with five T20 matches played across the opening weekend.
From a 243-run total in the opening match to a successful defence of just 119 and a chase completed inside five overs, the weekend produced plenty of variety and several standout individual performances.
The competition began with Southern Crusaders CC taking on Marsa Mavericks CC in Group 1.
Southern Crusaders posted an imposing 243/7 from their 20 overs, led by an excellent 94 from 40 balls by Jagath Poorna. Gulfraz Masih added a rapid 71 from 26 balls.
Marsa Mavericks continued to fight, with Nowell Khosla taking 4/20 before Farrukh Mughal top scored with 35 from 28 balls during the chase.
The Mavericks finished on 146/9 after 17.1 overs, giving Southern Crusaders a 97-run victory.
Player of the Match: Jagath Poorna – 94 off 40 balls
In Group 2, Victoria Lions CC opened their campaign against Hamrun Stallions CC.
Victoria Lions scored 176/7 from their 20 overs, with Rockey Dianish making 41 from 30 balls and Adhith P R adding 38 from 32.
Hamrun Stallions responded with Achal Patel scoring 37 from 28 balls, but Sreenath Jagadeesh made the difference with the ball.
Jagadeesh took 4/18 from his four overs, helping bowl Hamrun Stallions out for 159 in 18.5 overs and securing a 17-run victory for Victoria Lions.
Player of the Match: Sreenath Jagadeesh – 4/18
One of the closest matches of the weekend saw Overseas CC take on Zalmi Kapitalz CC.
Overseas posted 119/6 from their 20 overs, with Joe Phillips top scoring with 33 from 43 balls and Iwan Stasch contributing 31 from 33.
The bowlers then successfully defended the total.
Jurg Hirschi took 3/29, while Heinrich Gericke returned figures of 2/17 from four overs.
Zalmi Kapitalz were bowled out for 106 in 18.2 overs, giving Overseas CC a 13-run victory.
Player of the Match: Heinrich Gericke – 2/17
Marsa Mavericks returned to action against Royal Strikers CC in another Group 1 fixture.
Batting first, Marsa Mavericks scored 171/3 from 20 overs, with Nowell Khosla making 78 from 62 balls and Fanyan Mughal contributing 60 from 51.
Jithu Johny took 3/34 with the ball for Royal Strikers before their batting lineup took control of the chase.
Priyan Pushpa Rajan smashed 81 from just 35 balls, including 10 sixes, as Royal Strikers raced to 175/2 in 14.4 overs.
Royal Strikers completed an 8-wicket victory with more than five overs to spare.
Player of the Match: Priyan Pushpa Rajan – 81 off 35 balls
The final match of the weekend saw Powerhitters CC face Superkings CC in Group 2.
Superkings were bowled out for 54 in 16.2 overs, with Dulanga Gunasekera scoring 14 from 31 balls and Mayank Bhatt adding 12 from 16.
Powerhitters produced a strong bowling performance, led by Jaspal Singh with 3/7 from 3.2 overs. Eldhose Mathew took 2/11, while Surinder Singh claimed 2/14.
The chase was completed quickly, with Jaspal Singh following up his bowling performance by scoring 33 from 19 balls, including five fours and a six.
Powerhitters reached 57/2 in just 4.5 overs, completing an 8-wicket victory.
Player of the Match: Jaspal Singh – 3/7 and 33 off 19 balls
Five matches across two groups made for an entertaining opening weekend of the Glynn-Hewitt Cup 2026 at Marsa Sports Club.
With the competition now underway, there is plenty more T20 cricket still to come as the tournament continues throughout the month.
Members and spectators are encouraged to follow the upcoming fixtures and come down to Marsa Sports Club to support the teams.