In a thrilling encounter at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba on November 23, the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force clinched their second consecutive victory by defeating the Guyana Harpy Eagles by four runs. The match, heavily influenced by rain, was decided using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The game was initially delayed and reduced to 44 overs due to the weather conditions. Despite this, the Red Force managed to bowl out the Harpy Eagles for 196 runs in 40.3 overs, with significant contributions from Gudakesh Motie (65 runs) and Keemo Paul (39 runs). The Red Force’s bowling attack, led by Terrance Hinds (3/18) and Ricky Jaipaul (3/29), was instrumental in dismantling the Guyanese batting lineup. In response, the Red Force faced early setbacks but were steadied by Tion Webster (31 not out) and Jyd Goolie (29 not out), who guided the team to 106/4 before the rain returned. Goolie’s explosive batting in the 20th over, featuring one boundary and three sixes, proved crucial in securing the win. This victory propelled the Red Force to second place in the six-team standings with ten points, trailing only the Barbados Royals, who lead due to a superior net run rate. The tournament has been marred by rain, with several matches either abandoned or ending in no results. In other round three matches, Barbados defeated Windwards by seven wickets, while the fixture between Leewards and Jamaica was abandoned due to a wet outfield. Round four matches are set to commence on November 25, with the Red Force facing the Windward Islands Volcanoes, the Hurricanes taking on the Harpy Eagles, and the Scorpions battling the Royals.
