CRICKET fans eagerly anticipate an electrifying showdown as Babonneau prepares to battle Central Castries in the highly anticipated ‘mini derby’ for the finals of the 2025 Prime Minister’s T20 Cup tomorrow.
Both teams displayed their prowess in the semi-finals this week, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable match.
Dane Edward delivered an extraordinary performance, blazing through the opposition with a stunning century that propelled Babonneau into the finals after defeating South Castries at the Gros Islet Mini Stadium on Tuesday.
In a high-octane match, Babonneau posted a formidable 239 runs in their 20 overs, with Edward leading the charge with an explosive 114 off just 57 balls. His remarkable innings included an astonishing 15 sixes and 2 fours, supported by Qwaine Henry (25) and Larry Edward (21).
South Castries’ strategy of relying on West Indies batter Johnson Charles backfired as he fell victim to former Windward spin bowler Larry Edward, dismissed for just 10 runs in a challenging chase. Despite Tonius Simon’s commendable resistance with a solid 46 runs, South Castries could not keep pace with the towering required run rate and ultimately fell short by 36 runs. On a night where batting reigned supreme, Larry Edward also shone with the ball, achieving an impressive 2 wickets for 35 runs in his four overs.
Meanwhile, Central Castries secured their spot in the finals by defeating Choiseul by eight wickets on Thursday, demonstrating their own formidable capabilities. Here’s a summary of the semi-final scores: **Choiseul: 147/9 (20 overs)** Top Scorer: Canis Richardson – 44 (27) Bowling Highlights: Dilan John 2/24 (4 overs), M Shoulette 2/25 (4 overs), Kymani Sexius 2/25 (4 overs) **Central Castries: 153/2 (11.3 overs)** Key Performers: Theo Edward – 56 off 26 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes), Jamal James – 48* off 24 (4 fours, 4 sixes), Stephen Naitram – 31 off 16 (3 fours, 3 sixes) Bowling Strength: Bronte Bess 1/19 (2 overs)