Brilliant bowling from Chadean Nation and Shari John helped Moosai Ladies cop another title this season, defeating Phoenix Women by 17 runs in the final of the T&T Women's Cricket Association knockout competition. This was at Couva East Secondary ground on Sunday. Nation, who picked up three for nine, also led the batting for the league champion, with 27 points. John claimed two for eight as Moosai successfully defended its small total of 105 from 29.5 overs. A feat it completed the day before when they bounced back to beat Spice Girls by eight runs in the semifinals. Phoenix's Felicia Walters and Shenelle Lord ripped apart Moosai batting order with the former securing 3/7 while the latter had 2/19.
In reply, Gaitri Seetahal and Britney Cooper put up a little resistance, scoring 20 and 19, respectively, but Phoenix crumbled, getting bowled out for 88 in 29.3 overs. In Saturday's semifinal match at El Dorado West Secondary the eventual champion was bowled out for a mere 70 runs from 26.1 overs. This was thanks to the accurate bowling of Alice Collins (3/11) and Kelly Clarke (2/18). Spice Girls' reply fell apart early under the pressure of Kamara Ragoobar, who notched 4/10 while her teammate John nabbed 3/7. Phoenix progressed to deciding match relatively easy, knocking over last year's winner Technocrats by nine wickets. Amanda Samaroo hit an unbeaten half-century (59 no) and Walters added an undefeated 34 in response to Technocrats' 111. Both Seetahal (4/23) and Walters (3/13) were useful for Phoenix with the ball.
Scores
Sunday (At Couva East Secondary)
Moosai 105 all out (29.5 overs) (C Nation 27, Kirbyina Alexander 13; F Walters 3/7, Shenelle Lord 2/19) vs Phoenix Women 88 all out (29.3 overs) (G Seetahal 20, Britney Cooper 19; C Nation 3/9, S John 2/8). Moosai won by 17 runs.
At El Dorado West
Moosai 70 all out (26.1 overs) (Lee Ann Kirby 16, C Nation 12; Alice Collins 3/11, K Clarke 2/18) vs Spice Girls 62 all out (25 overs) (Allison Collins 12, K Clarke; Kamara Ragoobar 4/10, S John 3/7). Moosai won by eight runs.
At Couva Secondary
Technocrats 111 all out (24 overs) (Deandra Dottin 40, Jovanka Simon 13; G Seetahal 4/23, F Walters 3/13) vs Phoenix 112/1 (22 overs) (A Samaroo 59 no, F Walters 30 no). Phoenix won by nine wickets.