This season’s SLNCA Men’s Super 50 Tournament reached an exciting climax with the semifinals held over the weekend of October 3–4. Gros Islet faced off against Central Castries, while Babonneau squared off against South Castries at the Mindoo Phillip Park.
In a thrilling encounter, on Saturday, Gros Islet triumphed over Central Castries by 4 wickets, securing their place in the finals of the 2026 tournament.
West Indies Under-19 all-rounder Tarrique Edward displayed an outstanding performance to help his team advance to the finals.
Match Highlights & Summary:
Central Castries Innings:
Total: 197 all out in 36.2 overs
Top Scorer: Stephen Naitram – 52 runs (5 fours, 1 six)
Other Contributions: Kyle Adonis – 42 runs; Aiden, Dillan John, and McKenny Clarke – 19 runs each; Zayee Antoine – 15 runs
Gros Islet Bowling:
Tyrel Chicot: 3/22 in 6.2 overs
Isaiah Jones: 3/34 in 7 overs
Tarrique Edward: 2/78 in 9 overs
Lee John: 1/12 – Darvin Forde: 1/18
Gros Islet Innings:
Total: 201/6 in 39.1
Top Scorer: Tarrique Edward – 62* not out (1 four, 5 sixes)
Other Contributors: Noelle Leo – 39; Tyrel Chicot – 22* not out; Lee John – 20; Johnathan Daniel – 16
Central Castries Bowling:
Jaden Elibox: 3/44 in 10 overs
Dillan John, Kyle Adonis, and Tyler Sookwa each took 1 wicket
Result: Gros Islet won by 4 wickets and advanced to the Grand Final.
In the other semifinal, South Castries overcame Babonneau convincingly by 8 wickets.
South Castries had previously dominated the quarterfinals, posting a staggering total of 299/4 in 34 overs against Mon Repos, highlighted by an explosive unbeaten century from Johnson Charles (116 off 51 balls) and a stellar 95 from Ephron Charles.
Summary Scores for the Semifinal Match:
Babonneau Innings:
Total: 116 all out in 23.1 overs
Top Scorer: Jehan Boodha – 47 (5 fours, 3 sixes)
Notable Bowling Performance: Royce Paul – 6/36 in 6.1 overs; Daniel Jn Baptiste – 2/26 in 5 overs
South Castries Innings:
Total: 120/2 in 15.2 overs – Top Scorer: Johnson Charles – 44* off 24 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes)
Other Contributors: Tonius Simon – 27; Evron Charles – 25
Bowling: Devon Eugene and Larry Edward each took 1 wicket.
With these performances, both Gros Islet and South Castries will face off in a much-anticipated final showdown.