Barbados Tridents won the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) trophy for the second time when they broke the 11-match winning streak of Guyana Amazon Warriors to secure a 27-run victory in the final at Tarouba on Saturday, according to CPL website.
The victory came despite the failure of their ace Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan who couldn’t shine in any department. With willow, Shakib made run-a-ball-15 before being run out and didn’t claim any wicket after bowling two overs in which he conceded 18 runs.
Opting to bat first, Barbados racked up 173-6 with their No.7 batsman Jonathon Carter hammering highest 27 ball-50, with four fours and as many sixes. Opener Johnson Charles blasted 39 off 22 with six fours and one six.
In reply Guyana Amazon Warriors, who were seeking their maiden trophy was restricted to 144-9. Opener Brandon King could only make some contribution with 33 ball-43. Keemo Paul made 25.
