Barbados Royals 223/2 (Cornwall 102, Powell 49*; Bosch 1/29, Drakes 1/34) beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 220/4 (Rutherford 65, Smeed 63,; Cornwall 2/27, Brathwaite 1/66) by eight wickets
Barbados Royals successfully chased 221 runs to complete a remarkable eight-wicket win over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and chose to bat first, and they reaped the rewards as Andre Fletcher and Will Smeed put together the highest opening partnership of this year’s tournament so far, 115 runs, to galvanise their team. A rapid half-century from captain Sherfane Rutherford, from just 24 balls, would then propel the total to 220/4 after 20 overs.
Barbados Royals would produce a sensational chase in response, Rahkeem Cornwall leading the way with a 42-ball century to ensure they achieved a stunning 8 wicket victory in front of a home crowd.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (CMC) - Fringe and emerging players will have an opportunity to impress the selection panel when the West Indies 'A' team embarks on a rare tour of South Africa later this year.
Cricket South Africa confirmed on Friday that the Caribbean side will tour for a series of three "Tests" only against South Africa 'A' in late November and December.
The trip will be another opportunity for the selection panel, led by former opener and Captain Desmond Haynes, to continue building depth within the pool of players available for international matches.
In a shocking turn of events, West Indies star Nicholas Pooran has withdrawn from Sunday's Big Bash League (BBL) draft. Pooran, known for his explosive batting and wicket-keeping skills, was expected to be one of the top picks of the draft, having been elevated to Platinum status.
The West Indies cricketer's withdrawal, alongside Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, has left BBL fans and team owners puzzled. Both Pooran and Rizwan were expected to be highly sought after in the draft, but their sudden decisions to opt out have raised questions about their availability for the entire season.
While the reasons for their withdrawals remain unclear, it's been revealed that Pooran is already contracted to a franchise in the UAE's ILT20 competition. This competition is scheduled to kick off on January 19, coinciding with the BBL finals, making it impossible for Pooran to participate in the Australian league.
As for Rizwan, who is set to play a crucial role for Pakistan in this summer's Test series against Australia, his availability for the BBL would have been delayed until after the conclusion of that series. Pakistan was scheduled to face New Zealand in T20 matches starting from January 12, further complicating Rizwan's participation in the BBL.
The Barbados Royals entered their third game of the 2023 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) season with the opportunity to book a place in the finale with a win. However, with Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine opening the batting for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, it was more of the same from the tournament opener, where the pair imposed their will on the Royals bowlers, especially the seamers, at the top of the innings.
And despite Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne and Jannillea Glasgow all finding swing, the trio were collectively too wide in their lines to the right-handed duo for their away movement to be of any effect. For the same reason, Devine and Bates helped the Warriors to 51 without loss at the end of the powerplay.
However, continuing with the similarity in themes from the last time the teams met, it would be the Royals’ wrist-spinners who would peg the openers back. Amanda-Jade Wellington and Afy Fletcher allowed a mere 22 runs in the 24 deliveries that followed the powerplay. This was before Wellington turned Bates 30 (26) around with a big legbreak which took the top of her off-stump, immediately following the drinks interval.
The start times for the remaining Massy WCPL matches have been brought forward by 30 minutes. These revised start times will start from the match taking place on Saturday 2 September.
The revised start times for Massy WCPL matches will be as follows:
