Trinidad and Tobago will play against Barbados in the Women’s Super50 final at Warner Park, St Kitts, on March 7. Their previous match ended in a no-result against Guyana due to rain. The team demonstrated strong bowling performance throughout the tournament, leading to their advancement. Barbados secured their spot in the final with a convincing win over the Leeward Islands.
Trinidad and Tobago’s women’s cricket team has advanced to the final of the Women’s Super50 tournament, where they will face Barbados at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, at 10:00 AM on March 7. Their last preliminary match against Guyana ended in a no-result due to rain on March 5, which acted as a virtual semifinal, guaranteeing Trinidad and Tobago’s ascent to the final as they had accumulated more points than Guyana.
In the match against Guyana, the Trinidad and Tobago women’s team demonstrated the potency of their spin attack. They bowled first, with key contributions from spinners and pacer Amelia Khan, dismantling the opposition’s batting lineup. Captain Anisa Mohammed led the charge with a spectacular diving catch, setting a fierce tone for the match.
As the innings progressed, Khan and left-arm spinner Steffie Soogrim took crucial wickets, resulting in Guyana losing early at 28/6 after just 16 overs. Shabika Gajnabi and Ashmini Munisar provided some resistance with a seventh-wicket partnership, but ultimately, Guyana was bowled out for 108 in 45.2 overs. Gajnabi was the standout batter with a score of 51.
Trinidad and Tobago’s bowling performance was highlighted with Karishma Ramharack and Amelia Khan each taking three wickets. Although Trinidad and Tobago faced early batting challenges with the loss of two quick wickets and were at 16/2 when rain interrupted play, they secured their place in the final due to their earlier points.
In other results from the tournament, Barbados convincingly defeated the Leeward Islands, ensuring their spot in the final, while the match between the Windward Islands and Jamaica also ended without a result due to rain.
The scheduled fixtures for March 7 include Trinidad and Tobago facing Barbados for the championship, Guyana confronting the Windward Islands for third place, and Jamaica competing against the Leeward Islands for fifth place.
In summary, Trinidad and Tobago’s women’s cricket team has made a commendable advancement to the Women’s Super50 final, showcasing their strong bowling capabilities throughout the tournament. Their ability to maintain a lead in points despite the no-result against Guyana underscores their competitive edge, setting the stage for an exciting final against Barbados. The tournament remains competitive as other matches also faced interruptions due to weather conditions, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cricket.
Original Source: newsday.co.tt
