CG United Super50 Cup 2024: Unprecedented Double Forfeit Leads to No Champion Declaration
TAROUBA, Trinidad & Tobago – The CG United Super50 Cup 2024 has concluded with an anticlimax, as both finalists, Barbados Pride and Jamaica Scorpions, forfeited the final match, resulting in no champion being declared.
The tournament, which had been an exciting and competitive affair, was heavily rain-affected, with scattered showers forcing the start of the final match to be delayed multiple times. Despite assurances from the umpires and match referee that the conditions were safe for play, both captains failed to be present for the toss, allowing time to elapse past the latest starting point. As a result, both teams failed to take the field, effectively refusing to play, leading to a double forfeit.
Background
The two finalists, Barbados Pride and Jamaica Scorpions, earned their places in the final with impressive semifinal victories. Barbados Pride defeated defending champions Trinidad & Tobago Red Force by 153 runs, while Jamaica Scorpions overcame Leeward Islands Hurricanes by 107 runs.
Tournament Highlights
The round-robin phase of the tournament featured several nail-biting finishes, with multiple last-over thrillers, including a one-wicket victory over Guyana by Barbados Pride, where debutant Demetrius Richards’ unbeaten 65 proved decisive. Spin bowling dominated throughout the tournament, with standout performances from Leeward Islands Hurricanes’ Rahkeem Cornwall, who took 6/20 against CCC, and Khary Pierre, who took 4/8 in the tournament’s opening fixture.
Tournament Records
- Leeward Islands Hurricanes’ skipper Rahkeem Cornwall was the tournament’s leading wicket taker with 23.
- Carlos Brown’s maiden List A century (121) for Jamaica Scorpions against CCC and Matthew Nandu’s brilliant 116 for Guyana demonstrated the depth of emerging Caribbean batting talent.
- Justin Greaves of the Leeward Islands Hurricanes became the first West Indian to score three consecutive List A centuries, with a remarkable sequence of 111, 112, and 151.
Conclusion and Next Steps
Cricket West Indies will review tournament regulations in light of the unprecedented situation of a double forfeit. Additional information will be shared following further consultation with stakeholders.
FAQs
- What happened to the final match of the CG United Super50 Cup 2024?
The final match was forfeited by both teams, Barbados Pride and Jamaica Scorpions, resulting in no champion being declared. - Why did the teams forfeit the match?
The teams failed to take the field, citing concerns over the playing conditions, which were affected by rain. - What are the implications for the tournament?
The tournament will not have a champion, and the prize money will not be awarded. The regulations will be reviewed to ensure a similar situation does not occur in the future.
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