Eagles vs TT - Diamond Eagles Aim to Semis Against Trinidad

Hyderabad: Trinidad & Tobago are one of the two unbeaten teams in the tournament, emphasising their dangerousness with a stunning four-wicket victory in a high-scoring encounter against a strong New South Wales on Friday.

With four points and a solid net run-rate (+1.438) they have one foot in the semi-finals; only an embarrassing big defeat to Eagles couple with a New South Wales win over Somerset can jeopardise their chances.

Morne van Wyk was a pivotal member of the Eagles' run to the finals of the Pro20 earlier this year. He was the highest run-getter in that tournament, and has proved to be the glue that holds a top-order together here as well. An unfussy 47 against Somerset which ensured the small target was easily overhauled showcased his value.

In the opening rounds, Kieron Pollard set tongues wagging more with his funky hairstyles than his cricketing prowess. After he dismantled Moises Henriques on his way to a jaw-dropping 18-ball 54 against NSW, it is his big-hitting that is getting all the attention.

Team from:

Trinidad & Tobago: Daren Ganga (capt), Sunil Narine, Sherwin Ganga, Samuel Badree, Rayad Emrit, Ravi Rampaul, Navin Stewart, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Dave Mohammed, Darren Bravo, Adrian Barath, William Perkins

Diamond Eagles: Boeta Dippenaar (capt), Thandi Tshabalala, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ryan McLaren, Ryan Bailey, Rilee Rossouw, Reeza Hendricks, Morne van Wyk, Jandre Coetzee, Dillon du Preez, Dean Elgar, Cornelius de Villiers, Alan Kruger, Adrian McLaren (wk), Victor Mpitsang

Match facts
Sunday October 18, 2009 (day/night)
Start time 20:00 local (14:30 GMT)