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Trinidad and Tobago are still kings of regional Twenty 20 cricket

January 23, 2012

Last night before a large crowd at Kensington Oval the T amd T men captured ing their second title in just the third edition of the WICB's latest regional tournament.

The Trinis comprehensively defeated Jamaica by 63 runs to also secure a place in the Champions League later this year.

Combined with their success dating back to the days of theStanford tournament Trinidad has now won three regional T20 titles.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss Trinidad and Tobago reached a formidable 168 for six on the strength of Dwayne Bravo's belligerent 49 off 43 balls and Kieron Pollard's robust unbeaten 39 off 13 deliveries.

Pollard smashed four sixes and a four, three of the sixes in the final over of the innings bowled by Krishmar Santokie.

In reply Jamaica struggled to 105 for five with Carlton Baugh Jnr topscoring with an unbeaten 39 off 23 balls.

The Windward Islands beat Barbados by seven wickets in the third place play-off .

Requiring 102 for victory, the Windwards scored 105 for three off 17.5 overs.

Andre Fletcher topscored with 42 off 39 balls, striking two fours and six.

Barbados were bowled out for 101 off 20 overs after winning the toss.

Left-hander Jonathan Carter topscored with 42 off 53 balls.

Man of the match Delorn Johnson, who caused the early problems, finished with the magnificent figures of five for five off four overs after an opening spell of three for one off three overs.

Captain, Denesh Ramdin was overjoyed with the victory…

Paul Mayers

STARCOM Network Sports