PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):

Captain Christopher Barnwell says Guyana's loss to Jamaica will help to boost team confidence as his players prepare to go into battle in the semi-finals of the NAGICO Super50 tournament.

Guyana, despite its 10-run defeat at the hands of the Jamaicans in the final preliminary-round match, have moved into the round of four to play Barbados in the second semi-final set for tomorrow.

"We were disappointed after that loss to Jamaica, but it helped boost our confidence for the rest of the tournament at the same time, going into our semi-final match with the same mood and frame of mind, which is a confident one - win," said Barnwell.

Guyana have been affected as a result of illness to a number of players namely - Ramnaresh Sarwan, Narsingh Deonarine, Leon Johnson and Assad Fudadin.

However, the captain says the four players are recuperating well and will be ready for action tomorrow.

"The guys are coming along okay and will be ready to go in the semi-final clash on Thursday," said Barnwell in an interview with The Chronicle.