Ramdin hails Pierre’s match-winning performance

Chasing 227, the Hurricanes were well poised for victory at 115 without loss.

However, led by Pierre who grabbed four for 40 in nine overs, the Red Force dismissed the Hurricanes for 215 in 48.4 overs.

Also among the wickets were pacers Shannon Gabriel (2/32) and Rayad Emrit (3/49), while Pierre ran out Gavin Tonge.

After the win, Ramdin said, “It was a great comeback from the bowlers. We stuck to our game plan, they had a great start, (but) getting the run rate up to five runs per over was good (for us).

Young Khary Pierre, he bowled exceptionally well, well done to him and hopefully we could continue this going forward in the tournament. I think our batters need to step up and put some more runs on the board.” Ramdin is hopeful Pierre can continue improving as a player.

“He is a very talented young guy, no one knows about him, so it’s very important he grows from strength to strength and you (are) going to see a lot of him in this tournament.” After the Red Force posted 226/9, Ramdin thought they were short of their target but they stuck to the game plan. “I told the guys we were probably 25 runs short on that pitch, but we needed wickets with the new ball. We did not get that, but we stuck with our plans.

We tried to put pressure on them and they gave it away.” The Red Force captain said some key wickets opened the door for the TT comeback.

“The two wickets of Marlon (Samuels) and the captain (Kieran Powell), and then (Montcin) Hodge who was set, and then the new guys came in, we had them where we wanted them.” Next up for the Red Force is a game against the Windward Islands Volcanoes on Monday.

Thursday’s victory saw the Red Force move to second in Group A on 13 points with three wins and one defeat. The Leewards lead the standings on 14 points with the same record. The Windwards are second from last with just one win and three losses.