• Barbados Royals clinched the 2023 Women's Caribbean Premier League title with victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors in the grand finale.

  • Barbados captain Hayley Matthews was adjudged the 'Player of the Match' for her all-round heroics.

WCPL 2023 Final: Barbados Royals seal thrilling victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors after Hayley Matthews’ all-round heroics
Barbados Royals clinch the 2023 Women's Caribbean Premier League title

In the final match of the , Barbados Royals Women faced off against Guyana Amazon Warriors Women at the Brian Lara Stadium on Sunday (September 🅺10). The summit clash delivered a riveting spectacle as both teams showcased their cricketing prowess. Ultimately, the Royals emerged victorious, winning by a margin of 8 runs.

Barbados Royals Women Innings: 169/7 (20 overs)

The Barbados Women put up a commendable batting display, posting a total of 169/7 in their allotted 20 overs. The standout performance came from skipper , who played a magnificent innings of 82 runs off 59 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. Rashada Williams (36 runs off 23) and Gaby Lewis (21 runs off 18) also contributed significantly to the team’s total.

Among the bowlers for Guyana, Shabnim Ismail took 4 wickets fo🔴r 30 runs in her quota of 4 overs♈.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women Innings: 161/8 (20 overs)

In response, the Guyana Women displayed commendable batting efforts, but they fell short of the target, managing to score 161/8 in their 20 overs. Shemaine Campbelle was the top scorer with a blazing 47 runs off 35 deliveries, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Suzie Bates (36 runs off 36) and Sophie Devine (22 runs off 20) also contributed to the chase.

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Amanda-Jade Wellington emerged as the star bowler for Barbados,💃 claiming an impressive 4 wickets for 23 runs in her 4 overs.

Player of the Match

Hayley Matthews’ stellar all-around performance, including her crucial 82-run knock and 2 wickets with the ball, earned her the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award. With this victory, the Barbados Royals Women clinched the WCPL 2023 title, capping off an entertaining season of T20 cricket in the Caribbean Islands.

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