The National Senior 50 Overs Cup, serving as trials for the upcoming regional Super50 Cup, witnessed standout performances on October 15, with players vying for attention from the TT Red Force selectors. At the National Cricket Centre (NCC) in Couva, the Cocrico Warriors secured a commanding 116-run victory over the Steelpan Titans in a rain-affected match. Shatrughan Rambaran starred with a century, scoring 111 off 101 balls, while Navin Bidaisee, a recent West Indies debutant, showcased his bowling prowess with four wickets for 29 runs in five overs. The Warriors posted 275 for four in 37 overs, with Crystian Thurton contributing a brisk 81 off 57 balls. The Titans, chasing a revised target of 297, were bowled out for 180. Meanwhile, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA) in Tarouba, the Soca Strikers triumphed over the Scarlet Blazers by 106 runs. Cephas Cooper (87 off 96) and Andrew Rambaran (65) anchored the Strikers’ innings with a 115-run partnership, guiding them to 250 in 48.1 overs. Aneal Rooplal and Terrance Hinds led the bowling attack, restricting the Blazers to 144. The final of the tournament is set for October 18 at the BLCA.
