Red Force in command after Lewiston; GHE claw back with late wickets

The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force tightened their grip on the contest at the close of Day Three, reaching 265 for eight and stretching their lead to 278 runs over the Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) at stumps.
The day began with GHE striking early and raising hopes of a dramatic turnaround. Keemo Paul set the tone by removing Cephas Cooper for just three, while Shamar Joseph followed up swiftly, dismiss-ing Jyd Goolie for one. With two quick wickets in the morning session, the Red Force suddenly found themselves under pressure.

However, the experienced pairing of Evin Lewis and Jason Mohammed steadied the innings with composure and patience. The duo absorbed the early blows and gradually shifted the momentum back to their side’s favour. By the lunch interval, Red Force had progressed to 104 for two, extending their overall lead to 117 runs and regaining control of the match.
Shortly after the resumption, Paul broke through once more, trapping Mohammed leg before wicket for a well-compiled 37. Yet the Red Force continued to frustrate the Eagles’ bowling attack. Lewis found another dependable partner in Amir Jangoo, and together they carried the score to 159 for three in 49.4 overs at tea.
The partnership proved pivotal. Lewis, resolute and disciplined, anchored the innings while Jangoo played fluently in support. Joseph eventually broke the stand when Jangoo fell for a brisk 48 off 66 de-liveries, an innings that maintained the Red Force’s momentum heading into the final session.

Lewis pressed on to a magnificent century, crafting 122 from 246 balls in a knock decorated with 16 fours and two sixes. His innings was the backbone of the Red Force’s dominance, even as wickets tumbled around him in the closing stages.
Veteran left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul injected late drama into the day, claiming three wickets for just 13 runs to give GHE a glimmer of hope. Paul finished with impressive figures of three for 47, while Joseph supported him well with two scalps.
Despite the late breakthroughs, the Red Force remain firmly in command. With two wickets in hand and a commanding 278-run advantage, they will look to extend their lead further on the final morn-ing. GHE, meanwhile, face an uphill task but will draw encouragement from their spirited bowling ef-fort late in the day as they seek to keep the contest alive.