[UPDATED] Red Force women crowned Super50 Cup champions

TRINIDAD and Tobago Red Force women lifted the 2025 CG United Super50 Cup, after easing past Barbados by seven wickets in a one-sided final at Warner Park in St Kitts on March 7.

Tight bowling from spinners Anisa Mohammed (3/17) and skipper Karishma Ramharack (2/12) and 15-year-old fast bowler Amrita Ramtahal (2/5) dismantled Barbados for 71 all out, from 29 overs, batting first.

For the Bajans, Asabi Callender (28) and Trishan Holder (15) were the only batters to get into double-figures. Ramharack’s two scalps were those of West Indies siblings Kycia and Kyshona Knight.

In reply, TT openers Djenaba Joseph (28) and Shunelle Sawh (nine) constructed a 21-run partnership, before Sawh was caught by Callender off Shamilia Connell. Joseph and Britney Cooper (17) teamed up for a 41-run stance which took TT to 62 runs from 20 overs.

However, Connell struck again and had Cooper caught by Aaliyah Alleyne.

Needing just ten runs from 30 overs, TT cruised to victory, despite Joseph departing caught and bowled by Keila Elliott, with just three runs to go.

Lee-Ann Kirby (six not out) and former West Indies vice-captain Mohammed (one not out) did not falter and led TT to their first women’s Super50 Cup title since 2017.

Skipper Ramharack was elated to end the title drought and said their preparation paid off in the end.

“We planned and prepared well. Every game we sat down as a team and identified who were our threats, and we were able to execute every single time we came out," Ramharack said in the post-match media conference on ESPN. "Our bowlers were on target every single time and I must commend them for the great job they’ve done throughout the tournament.

“We know how important they are to the Barbados batting line-up. Taking responsibility and bowling the new ball against them was one of the things we spoke about, and I’m really happy to come out on the winner’s end today."

Ramharack spoke to her teammates the night before and reminded them that the last time she played in a final, the team emerged victorious. She applauded an all-round team effort for this year’s success.

“The bowlers were able to execute. The way we bowled as a unit in every single game, we were able to execute our plans, and we made the job easy for our batters to go out there and have to chase small targets.

“As a team you want your bowlers and batters stepping up when you need them, and that’s what we did. We have the depth in our team to be the best team in the tournament and we proved it today,” Ramharack added.

West Indies and TT player Joseph said her goal was to bat until the end, despite her being dismissed on the cusp of victory.

“I just went out there and tried to back myself and play as straight as possible when I went in. Playing straight was the main thing as it was a really small total, so it was just to stay and bat until the end.

“It’s about not getting complacent because even with a small total, you still have to stay and bat until it’s over. That’s what we tried to do. It’s really an amazing feeling after so much years. I’m really grateful for this moment. A lot of thanks to fans, families and supporters back home.”

Coming in third was Guyana, who defeated Jamaica by 82 runs in the third-place playoff. Guyana, batting first, scored 182/8 with Raeleanna Grimmond (71) top scoring alongside Cherry-Ann Fraser (47).

In response, Jamaica capitulated for 100 inside 32 overs with Rashada Williams (27) and Neisha-Ann Waisome (21) top scoring. Guyana’s Nyia Latchman (4/15), Trisha Hardat (2/30) and Plaffiana Millington (2/25) did most of the damage with the ball.

In the fifth-place playoff, Windwards defeated Leewards by 71 runs. Windwards were dismissed for 130 from 34.2 overs with opener Jannillea Glasgow top scoring (50) and Davronique Maynard (4/20) as Leewards’ best bowler.

In their turn at the crease, Leewards were taken apart for 59, as experienced West Indies and Windwards bowlers Afy Fletcher (5/12) and Zaida James (3/10) wrecked their batting line-up.

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TRINIDAD and Tobago Red Force women lifted the 2025 CG United Super50 Cup after easing past Barbados by seven wickets in a one-sided final at Warner Park in St Kitts on March 7.

Tight bowling from spinners Anisa Mohammed (3/17) and skipper Karishma Ramharack (2/12) and 15-year old fast bowler Amrita Ramtahal (2/5) dismantled Barbados for 71 all out, from 29 overs, batting first.

For the Bajans, Asabi Callender (28) and Trishan Holder (15) were the only batters to get into double-figures. Ramharack’s two scalps were those of West Indies women siblings Kycia and Kyshona Knight.

In reply, TT openers Djenaba Joseph (28) and Shunelle Sawh (nine) constructed a 21-run partnership, before Sawh was caught by Callender off Shamilia Connell. Joseph and Britney Cooper (17) teamed up for a 41-run stance which took TT to 62 runs from 20 overs.