ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies' (CWI) premier List A tournament, the CG United Super50 Cup 2024, begins in T&T from Tuesday (October 29) to November 23.
This regional competition is an essential platform for showcasing the region's best cricket talent and a vital part of our preparation for future international competitions, including the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027.
Miles Bascombe, CWI’s Director of Cricket, highlighted the tournament within the context of a bustling period for West Indies cricket: "We are in an exciting and busy period for West Indies cricket, with our Maroon Warriors just reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup and our senior men fresh off their tour of Sri Lanka and gearing up to battle rivals - England.
"The CG United Super50 Cup allows our players to showcase their talents at a crucial time. As we prepare for the Bangladesh tour, performances here could be a springboard for many players looking to represent the region. This tournament is an integral part of our development plans as we build towards the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup."
He continued: "We are maintaining the bonus points system, as it aligns for our Key Performance Indicators for our ODI performances, and we look forward to seeing how the players equip themselves for this level of competition.
Rupert Hunter, CWI’s new Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the significance of the event and CG United’s support: "The CG United Super50 Cup continues to be a cornerstone in the development of West Indies cricket, providing our players with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills on a competitive stage. We are incredibly grateful to CG United for their dedicated support, which has helped strengthen our vision for the future of cricket in the region.
For the second consecutive year, teams will also be competing for increased prize money, with the winners set to receive US$100,000, while the runners-up will take home US$50,000. Both semi-finalists will be rewarded US$25,000 each.
In addition to the thrilling on-field action, fans will be able to watch matches live on ESPN Caribbean for games held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA). Matches from the Queen’s Park Oval (QPO) and the Sir Frank Worrell Cricket Ground at the University of the West Indies Sport and Physical Education Centre (UWI SPEC) will be streamed live on the Windies Cricket YouTube channel.
Tickets are available for all matches at both Queen’s Park Oval and Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Fans can purchase a 10-match package at a discounted rate of US$20/TT$150, while individual day tickets are priced at TT$20/US$3. Semi-final tickets cost US$8/TT$50, with final tickets at US$15/TT$100. Tickets are available online at www.tickets.windiescricket.com.
The eight teams competing in this year’s CG United Super50 Cup are:
Trinidad & Tobago Red Force (defending champions)
Barbados Pride
Combined Campuses and Colleges
Guyana Harpy Eagles
Jamaica Scorpions
Leeward Islands Hurricanes
West Indies Academy
Windward Islands Volcanoes
The match schedule for the CG United Super50 Cup is as follows. Games at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy begin at 1 pm AST| 12 pm JA time and games at both UWI SPEC and the Queen's Park Oval begin at 9 am AST|8 am JA time.
Schedule
October 29
Trinidad & Tobago Red Force v CCC at UWI SPEC
Guyana Harpy Eagles v Windward Islands Volcanoes at BLCA
October 30
West Indies Academy v Leeward Islands Hurricanes at QPO
Barbados Pride v Jamaica Scorpions at BLCA
October 31
CCC v Guyana Harpy Eagles at UWI SPEC