Red Force Divas defeat Leeward Islands by 9 wickets

Trinidad and Tobago secured their first win in the T20 Blaze by defeating the Leeward Islands by nine wickets. In their previous match, T&T had suffered a loss to Guyana by seven wickets. In this game, T&T bowled well to restrict the Leeward Islands to 78 for 6 in 20 overs. Steffi Soogrim, Karishma Ramharack, and Samara Ramnath were the standout bowlers for T&T, with impressive figures. Jazara Claxton top-scored for the Leeward Islands with 25 not out, while Divyaansh Saxena contributed 17.

In the chase, Trinidad and Tobago lost Britney Cooper early but Shunelle Sawh and Djenaba Joseph made sure to finish off the target with 8.2 overs to spare. The Leeward Islands’ only successful bowler was Shawnisha Hector, who picked up 1 for 10 in three overs. Trinidad and Tobago will next face the Windward Islands in their Round 3 match on Thursday. This win will give T&T a confidence boost as they look to continue their winning momentum in the tournament.

In the earlier match at Warner Park, Barbados secured a 19-run win over the Windward Islands. Trishan Holder played a crucial role in Barbados’ victory by scoring an unbeaten 68. Aaliyah Alleyne also contributed with 28 runs as Barbados posted a total of 123 for 5. Zaida James was the pick of the bowlers for the Windward Islands, finishing with figures of 2 for 28. In response, the Windward Islands were restricted to 104 for 8 thanks to bowling performances from Alleyne and Erin Deane, who picked up two wickets each. Afy Fletcher was the top-scorer for the Windward Islands with 28 runs.

Overall, it was a successful day for both Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago in the T20 Blaze tournament. While T&T registered their first win of the tournament, Barbados continued their winning streak with a solid performance against the Windward Islands. The upcoming matches for both teams will be crucial as they look to secure their positions in the tournament and build on their early successes. The performances of players like Trishan Holder, Aaliyah Alleyne, and Steffi Soogrim will be key for their respective teams as they aim for further victories in the competition.

The T20 Blaze tournament promises to be an exciting and competitive event, with teams like Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and the Windward Islands showcasing their skills and talents on the field. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and standout performances from players as the tournament progresses. With intense battles and close contests expected in the coming matches, teams will need to bring their A game to secure victories and stake their claim for the title. Keep an eye on the upcoming fixtures to see which teams will rise to the occasion and emerge as the top contenders in the T20 Blaze tournament.