Ravi Rampaul News

Wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran scored a career-best 81 as Barbados Tridents beat St Lucia Zouks by 25 runs

Chris Gayle was in punishing mood when rain stopped the Jamaica Tallawahs opener in a Caribbean Premier League match versus Barbados Tridents

Barbados Tridents beat Northern Knights by 6 wickets.

Ravi Rampaul had played a pivotal role in Tridents' successful campaign in the Caribbean Premier League finishing with 18 wickets in the tournament and the 29-year-old feels that he is in the "best phase" of his career right now.

Kirk Edwards and Dwayne Bravo both notched centuries as the West Indies flayed New Zealand's attack to reach 363 for four, before Nikita Miller dominated with the ball to skittle the Black Caps for 160.

As part of a promotional event though the series, many had tried brave stunts to catch the ball. In the final ODI between New Zealand and West Indies, Michael Morton's leap finally broke the jinx.

West Indies T20 skipper Darren Sammy suffered a hamstring injury during a practice session. ODI captain Dwayne Bravo will now lead the side in the two-match T20 series.

In the third ODI against the West Indies, New Zealand's No.5 batsman Corey Anderson blazed away to a 36-ball century in a 21-overs-a-side match, overtaking Shahid Afridi's record (37 balls).

The two-match T20 series between Ireland and West Indies starts from February 19. The two teams will also meet in a One-Day International.

Chasing 122 for a win, New Zealand were six without loss after bowling out West Indies for 103 in their second innings. Earlier, Ross Taylor notched up his third century in three consecutive Tests.