Red Force vs TT Bolivarian XI practice match abandoned

The highly anticipated second practice match between the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force Super50 Cup squad and the Trinidad and Tobago Bolivarian XI was abruptly called off due to persistent rain at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain on November 5. Despite the Red Force posting an impressive total of 358/5 in 44.2 overs, the weather intervened, cutting short the day’s play. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Super50 team showcased their batting prowess. Middle-order batsman Jyd Goolie was the standout performer, delivering a blistering 151 not out off just 81 balls, including 22 fours and five sixes, before retiring. Captain Joshua Da Silva also contributed significantly with a solid 89 off 54 balls, featuring seven fours and seven sixes. Opener Navin Bidaisee added a steady 71 from 80 balls. However, with Joshua James (18 not out) and Bryan Charles (5 not out) at the crease and just over five overs remaining, heavy rain forced the match to be abandoned. Earlier, Goolie and Bidaisee had built a formidable 133-run partnership, while Da Silva and Goolie added 113 runs together. In the first practice match on November 3, the Super50 team secured a five-wicket victory, chasing down a revised target of 304 after the Bolivarian XI had posted 317/9 in 44 overs.