In a commanding display of cricketing prowess, Barbados Pride secured the CG United Super50 Cup championship on November 29th, defeating Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by a convincing nine-wicket margin at Tarouba’s Brian Lara Cricket Academy. The final match unfolded as a low-scoring affair that highlighted Barbados’ strategic superiority both with ball and bat.
TT Red Force, batting first after being put in, suffered a dramatic collapse that saw them dismissed for a modest 168 runs in 42.3 overs. Their innings never gained momentum despite opener Tion Webster’s promising start of 43 runs. The team’s veteran all-rounder Jason Mohammed, playing his final List A match, could only contribute 12 runs in what proved an anticlimactic farewell to his distinguished career spanning 140 one-day matches since 2007.
Barbados’ bowling attack demonstrated exceptional discipline, with Joshua Bishop emerging as the standout performer claiming 4 wickets for 27 runs. Dominic Drakes provided crucial support with identical figures of 4 wickets for 34 runs, systematically dismantling TT’s batting lineup through consistent line and length bowling.
The chase became a formality as Barbados openers Kyle Mayers and Leniko Boucher launched an aggressive assault on TT’s bowling. Boucher set the tempo with a brisk 50 runs off 51 deliveries before departing, while Mayers remained unbeaten on 89 runs from just 85 balls, showcasing powerful hitting that included multiple boundaries and sixes. Zachary McCaskie provided steady support with 19 not out as Barbados reached their target of 169 runs in merely 29.3 overs.
This victory marks Barbados Pride’s first Super50 Cup triumph since 2017, denying TT Red Force captain Joshua Da Silva his first senior title and coach Rayad Emrit his maiden coaching crown. The comprehensive nature of Barbados’ win underscored their tournament dominance and served as a fitting tribute to their strategic preparation and execution throughout the competition.