Fri Nov 22 14:55:00 UTC 2024: ## Red Force and Pride Clash in West Indies Super50 Cup Semi-Final

**Tarouba, Trinidad –** The Brian Lara Cricket Academy will host a thrilling semi-final clash tomorrow between the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force and Barbados Pride in the West Indies Super50 Cup. Top-ranked Trinidad & Tobago (22 points from 7 matches) will face third-placed Barbados Pride (18 points) in a highly anticipated match.

The Red Force, boasting the tournament’s leading run-scorer Amir Jangoo (430 runs) and leading wicket-taker Yannic Cariah (15 wickets), are favorites. Kjorn Ottley’s recent unbeaten 112* against Barbados further strengthens their claim. However, they will be without captain Joshua Da Silva, who is with the West Indies Test squad.

Barbados, despite finishing third, secured a commendable win rate of 66.66 percent. Key players include Leniko Boucher and Kevin Wickham (282 and 262 runs respectively), although their leading bowler Jomel Warrican is unavailable due to West Indies Test selection.

The match promises exciting cricket on a pitch expected to yield scores in the 260-280 range, favoring aggressive batting early and spin bowling in the middle overs. The match begins at 1:00 PM local time and will be streamed live on FanCode. The winner advances to the final in pursuit of the coveted Super50 Cup title, with Trinidad & Tobago aiming for their 14th championship.

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