Barbados Royals edge out Guyana Amazon Warriors in a nail-biting WCPL opener, winning by……
The third edition of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) kicked off on August 22, with the defending champions, Barbados Royals, facing the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the tournament opener. The Barbados Royals achieved a dramatic victory, chasing down a target of 119 to win by just one wicket. Check out the match highlights below.
Match Highlights
Hayley Matthews (Barbados Royals)
The Royals’ captain led her team to victory with a standout all-round performance. With the ball, Matthews took 2 wickets for 19 runs, dismissing Karishma Ramharack and Ashmini Munisar in the final over. With the bat, she scored an unbeaten 61 off 58 balls, including seven boundaries, to secure the win. Matthews was named Player of the Match for her crucial contributions.
Stafanie Taylor (Guyana Amazon Warriors)
Taylor was the top scorer for the Warriors, making 38 off 36 balls, with four boundaries and a six. Her innings helped the Warriors set a competitive total of 118.
Aaliyah Alleyne (Barbados Royals)
Alleyne made a significant impact with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs. She dismissed the Warriors’ captain Lauren Winfield-Hill, Stafanie Taylor, and Chloe Tryon, showcasing her effective bowling in the opening game.
Shabnim Ismail (Guyana Amazon Warriors)
Ismail, fresh off her performance in the Women’s Hundred, delivered a remarkable spell for the Warriors. She took 4 wickets for 16 runs, dismissing Georgia Redmayne, Laura Harris, Qiana Joseph, and Chinelle Henry. Despite her impressive figures, the Warriors fell short in the match.
