Easy win for Red Force

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Rahkeem Cornwall's half-century was in vain as Leeward Islands Hurricanes went down to Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by nine wickets, on the final day of their eighth round contest yesterday.

Resuming the day in a dodgy position on 147 for five at the National Cricket Centre, Hurricanes rallied to 287 all out in their second innings, largely due to Cornwall's bold 65.

Leg-spinner Imran Khan was the main wicket-taker with four for 80 and was supported by part-time off-spinner Narsingh Deonarine (2-44) and left-arm spinner Yannic Cariah (2-48).

Set 107 for victory, Red Force wasted little time in racing to their target off 13.3 overs, with opener Evin Lewis smashing a quick-fire 56 off 41 deliveries.

He struck nine fours and a six and posted 97 for the first wicket with Barbadian Kyle Hope who carved out an unbeaten 34 off 36 deliveries with four fours and a six.