Trinidad and Tobago progressed to the Women’s Super50 final after a rain-affected no-result against Guyana, ensuring they retained their leading position. They will compete against Barbados, who secured their final spot with a decisive victory. Key performances contributed to Trinidad and Tobago’s advancement, highlighting their formidable spin attack and strategic fielding.
Trinidad and Tobago has advanced to the Women’s Super50 final, where they will face Barbados on March 7 at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, starting at 10 am. Their last preliminary match against Guyana resulted in a no-result due to rain, which effectively served as a virtual semifinal and allowed Trinidad and Tobago to maintain their points lead over Guyana.
Barbados secured their place in the final with a commanding nine-wicket victory over the Leeward Islands at the St Paul’s Sports Complex. The Trinidad and Tobago women’s team exhibited a formidable spin attack, with Amelia Khan complementing the spinners in a strong performance against Guyana.
Amelia Khan’s bowling set a challenging tone for Guyana, supported by a remarkable one-handed catch by Anisa Mohammed at first slip. The team dominated Guyana’s innings, with Khan taking two wickets alongside Steffie Soogrim and captain Karishma Ramharack, who also performed well and left Guyana struggling at 28/6 after 16 overs.
Guyana could only muster a total of 108 runs, with Shabika Gajnabi being their standout performer, scoring 51 off 96 balls. Trinidad and Tobago faced their own struggles at bat, losing early wickets and ending the match with rain interrupting their innings at 16/2 after 8 overs. The other final round match between Windward Islands and Jamaica also ended in no result due to rain.
Summary of the matches: Guyana scored 108 all out from 45.2 overs, with Ramharack and Khan being the leading bowlers for Trinidad and Tobago at 3/14 and 3/18 respectively. Barbados chased down 85 from the Leeward Islands for the loss of one wicket, with Kycia Knight scoring 51 not out. The upcoming fixtures involve the final match and several playoff games set to occur on the same day.
In conclusion, Trinidad and Tobago’s strong spin bowling and their strategic gameplay have enabled them to advance to the Women’s Super50 final against Barbados. Despite a no-result in their last match, their performance in previous games showcased their skills effectively. The upcoming matches promise to deliver exciting cricket, with several teams contending for top positions in the tournament.
Original Source: newsday.co.tt
