Pride of Barbados defeats TT Red Force by eight wickets

In a disastrous turn of events, T&T Red Force suffered a significant batting collapse, resulting in an eight-wicket loss to Barbados Pride in their West Indies Championship match at Queen’s Park Oval. Despite a promising resumption at 100 for 3 on Friday morning, T&T were quickly overwhelmed, skittled out for a dismal 124. Amir Jangoo mustered a top score of 35 with Joshua Da Silva, the team’s captain, managing to scrape together 23.

Barbados launched a savage attack on T&T’s batting effort with Jomel Warrican and Jason Holder decimating the opposition, taking 6 for 31 and 4 for 23 respectively. Barbados stormed the field requiring a paltry 18 for victorious conclusion, swatting the necessary runs in just 7.1 overs with the loss of Zachary McCaskie (1) and Raymond Reifer (0). Jonathan Drakes secured top score with 14 not out.

Alongside Drakes’ masterful batting, Khary Pierre took out both wickets to fall, on a scorcher (2/10). This loss delineates the second for T&T in the tournament, marking a troubling dip in performance for the team. Meanwhile, Barbados reaffirm their strength and command of the pitch with this match presenting their third win of the season.

Looking forward, Trinidad and Tobago are set to face the Combined Campuses and Colleges in Round 6 at St Augustine. This crucial match could provide the T&T team with an opportunity to rebound from their recent stumbles and regain footing within the tournament. Barbados, however, basking in the glow of their triumphant third win, will clash against the Leeward Islands at North Sound, Antigua in what promises to be an exhilarating match.

In a comprehensive recap of the game, the summarized scores are as follows: T&T Red Force 172 (Jangoo with a sterling 93*, J Holder at 4/47), and 124 (A Jangoo at 35, J Warrican tearing through with 6/31) vs Barbados 279 (J Drakes with a steadfast 72, K Pierre at 3/54) and 20 for 2 (J Drakes delivering a 14*, Pierre storming through with 2/10). Victory was clinched decisively by Barbados with a margin of eight wickets.