KINGSTON – Jamaica Tallawahs overcame a destructive spell from Ravi Rampaul followed by a thrilling, unbeaten half-century from Shoaib Malik to prevail over Barbados Tridents by 19 runs in the Caribbean Premier League yesterday.
Rampaul grabbed four for 18 from his allotted four overs and Rayad Emrit captured three for 35 from his four overs, as the Tallawahs, sent in to bat, posted 147 for eight from their 20 overs at Sabina Park.
Owais Shah hit the top score of 42 for the home team, with captain Chris Gayle supporting with 39 and Chadwick Walton 25.
Malik then struck five fours and six sixes in 81 not out from just 43 balls and was the only double-figure contributor, as the Tridents were held to 128 for six from their 20 overs.
