CG United Super50 Tournament: Jamaica Scorpions defeat T&T Red Force to claim Super50 title

Led by an important 80 from Chadwick Walton, which was supported by a collective bowling effort, Jamaica Scorpions defeated favourites Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by three wickets to clinch the 2022 CG United Super50 Cup.
Playing at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, Scorpions restricted Red Force to 217 all out in 47 overs. In reply, Scorpions ended on 218-8 in 47 overs.

In the chase, Scorpions lost Brandon King for 12 when he was stranded down the leg-side by Shannon Gabriel. At 24-1, Andre McCarthy joined Chadwick Walton and the duo added 126 runs for the second wicket. Walton got his first major knock of the tournament, and he produced an important 80 from 94 balls. His innings included eight fours and two sixes. McCarthy, who struggled all season, got a much-needed 55 from 88 balls in an innings decorated with three fours and one six.
After McCarthy’s departure, Scorpions were reduced to 155-3 after 34.4 overs. Rovman Powell came to the crease and looked dangerous, but was given out leg-before for 25. Wickets fell in the lower order, but Odean Smith came and finished the game off, ending unbeaten on 13.
Terrence Hinds had 2-31 from six overs, while Khary Pierre had 2-42 from seven overs. Red Force had some dropped chances in the field, and that proved costly in the end.

Earlier, Jamaica won the toss and opted to field first against the defending champions, Trinidad and Tobago Red Force. Openers Kjorn Ottley (33) and Amir Jangoo (23) had a solid start, adding 46 runs together. However, the experienced middle order of Jason Mohammed (03), Darren Bravo (14) and Nicholas Pooran (08) all fell cheaply as the Jamaican spinners kept things tight, while Yannic Cariah and Akeal Hosein attempted to rebuild the innings. After a 56-run stand, Cariah departed in unfamiliar fashion when he stepped on his stumps and was dismissed for a solid 43. Cariah, who was the top-scorer, faced 45 balls and struck two sixes and two fours.
Hosein, who was looking for a big finish, made 37 from 52 balls before offering a return catch to off-spinner Pete Salmon at 206-8 in 44.4 overs. Red Force eventually finished on 217 in 47 overs, their lowest total of the 2022 Super50 season.
The collective Jamaican bowling effort was led by Nicholson Gordon, who claimed 3-51 in eight overs. Jeavor Royal claimed 2-22 in four overs, while Odean Smith had 2-29 in six overs.