In a commanding show of cricket prowess, Trinidad and Tobago Pink Power, led by Captain Darren Bravo, clinched a convincing 78-run victory over Barbados Satisfaction within the remaining preliminary recreation of the Regional Super50 Cup.
The match, held on the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Sunday, witnessed Bravo’s magnificent unbeaten century and Sunil Narine’s magical spell of bowling.
Darren Bravo, the 34-year-old left-hander, performed a career-defining innings, notching up a cultured 139 not out off 113 deliveries. His good efficiency guided the Pink Power to a aggressive complete of 293 for six of their allotted 50 overs. This outstanding innings additionally allowed Bravo to surpass 6,000 Checklist A runs in his profession.
Narine’s mesmerizing 10-over spell
The veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine, who not too long ago introduced his retirement from worldwide and home 50-over cricket, showcased his mastery with a mesmerizing 10-over spell, claiming 4 wickets for simply 13 runs. His impeccable bowling efficiency left the Barbados Satisfaction struggling at 215 all out within the forty eighth over. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein contributed considerably, selecting up three wickets for 31 runs in his 10 overs.
Regardless of valiant efforts from Roston Chase, who scored 48, and Akeem Jordan, who managed 40 from the quantity 9 place, the Satisfaction faltered throughout their run chase. They misplaced their final seven wickets for simply 100 runs, finally succumbing to Pink Power’s dominance.
This victory ensured that the Trinidad and Tobago Pink Power concluded the preliminary stage unbeaten, ending on the prime of the standings with 49 factors. Their distinctive efficiency units up a extremely anticipated semi-final conflict with the fourth-placed Guyana Harpy Eagles on Wednesday.
Captain Darren Bravo expressed his satisfaction with the group’s constant and medical cricket, emphasizing the significance of unity and help amongst group members. However, Barbados Satisfaction completed third within the standings with 37 factors and is about to face second-placed Leeward Islands Hurricanes (44) within the second semi-final on Thursday.
Hope acknowledges Bravo’s excellent innings
Captain Shai Hope of Barbados Satisfaction acknowledged Bravo’s excellent innings and identified areas for enchancment of their bowling. He maintained that any goal is attainable, offered the opposition units a precedent, and emphasised the necessity to study from errors and proceed striving for achievement.
Of their innings, Pink Power started with a gentle 65-run opening partnership between Kjorn Ottley (36) and Tion Webster (28), paving the way in which for Bravo’s match-winning efficiency. Bravo’s innings included 9 fours and 7 sixes, and he reached his 50 within the thirty first over earlier than finishing his ninth Checklist 100 within the forty fifth over.
Akeal Hosein disrupted Satisfaction’s prime order, eradicating each openers, Kyle Mayers (12) and Zachary McCaskie (14), within the sixth over. Regardless of moments of resistance, together with partnerships between Shamarh Brooks (33) and Shai Hope (18), in addition to Brooks and Roston Chase, Narine’s spell of brilliance turned the sport in Pink Power’s favor.
In the long run, regardless of a spirited effort from Akeem Jordan, who contributed with a quickfire 47-ball 40, the result was by no means doubtful because the Trinidad and Tobago Pink Power claimed a convincing victory and secured the highest spot within the Super50 Cup group stage.
