On Monday (August 26), the Barbados Royals continued their dominant run in the Women’s CPL 2024 by securing a 17-run victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors. This win ensured the Royals finished the league stage atop the table, boasting six points and a net run rate of +0.645 from their three matches. The Royals’ performance throughout the league has demonstrated their consistency and strength, setting them up favorably for the knockout stages.

Barbados Royal batting struggles

Batting first, the Royals struggled to build a substantial total, managing only 101/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Laura Harris emerged as the standout performer for the Royals with a brisk 14 off eight balls. In contrast, the rest of the batting lineup found it challenging to get going against a disciplined bowling attack from the Warriors. Erin Burns was particul??arly effective for the Warriors, finishing with impressive figures of 3 wickets for ?31 runs, highlighting her crucial role in restricting the Royals to a modest total.

Guyana Amazon Warriors’ run chase falters

In their run chase, the Warriors faltered significantly, ending their innings at 84/9. The chase was marred by a series of wickets and effective bowling from the Royals. Qiana Joseph delivered a standout performance, claiming 3 wickets for just 16 runs in her four overs, playing a key role in dismantling the Warriors’ batting lineup. The Royals�?captain, Hayley Matthews, also made a signifi??cant impact, taking 4 wickets for just 14 runs, further solidifying the Royals�?dominan??ce in the match.

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Chamari Athapaththu’s maiden wicket

A notable highlight of the match came with Chamari Athapaththu’s maiden WCPL wicket. Known for her explosive batting, Athapaththu showcased her bowling skills in the 2nd over of the Guyana chase. Bowling from around the wicket, she delivered a full ball that Sheneta Grimmond attempted to hit over the leg side but missed. The ball crashed into the middle stumps with significant force, marking Athapaththu’s ??first wicket in the tournament. This crucial breakthrough set the tone for the rest of the innings and was met with jubilation from the Royals�?team.

Here’s the video:

Athapaththu takes her maiden wicket and sends Harris back to the dug out. 🏏 #WCPL24 #GAWvBR #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #MassyStores pic.twitter.com/4Bn4PlPWVk

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 27, 2024

Final matchups in the WCPL 2024

With this victory, the Royals are positioned to advance to the final of the Women’s CPL 2024. The outcome of the last league match will determine who will face the Royals in th?e final on Thursday (August 29). The Royals�?strong performance throughout the league stage has set high expectations for their campaign, as they look to continue their winning ways in the final showdown.

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Match 3 of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 featured a clash between the Trinbago Knight Riders and the Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Brian Lara?? Stadium in Tarouba on Friday (August 23).

Trinbago Knight Riders bat first

The Warriors won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that saw Trinidad get off to a steady start. Openers Harshitha Samarawickrama and captain Deandra Dottin provided solid contributions with 33 off 28 and 20 off 27 respectively. Jemimah Rodrigues and Jess Jonassen then propelled the Knight Riders past the 100-run mark with their middle-order efforts. Rodrigues scored 26 off 24, while Jonassen added 28 off 23. Their collective performance helped Trinidad post a total of 130/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Chloe-Lesleigh Tryon was the standout bowler for th??e Warrior?s, claiming impressive figures of 4/21.

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Jess Jonassen magnificent delivery

The Warriors�?chase began inauspiciously as veteran bowler Jonassen made an early breakthrough, dismissing opener Natasha McLean for a duck in the very first over. Jonass??en’s delivery had just the right amount of flight and variation, causing McLean to went for a lofted shot. The ball sneaked between?? bat and pad, rattling the stumps and leaving McLean out without scoring. This early setback put the Warriors on the back foot, setting the stage for a challenging run chase.

Here’s the video:

Jess Jonassen on target for our ??Massy Play of the Day 🎯

#WCPL24 #TKRvGAW #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #MassyStores pic.twitter.com/WGS73o5HB2

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 24, 2024

Recovery and dominance by Guyana Amazon Warriors

Despite the early loss, the Warriors rallied with a determined performance from their captain Lauren Winfield-Hill and Erin Burns. Winfield-Hill played a mature innings of 46 off 47 balls, striking at a rate of 97.87 with four boundaries. Burns was particularly aggressive, scoring a blistering 78 off just 48 deliveries, including 10 fours. The combined efforts of Winfield-Hill and Burns ensured that the Warriors chased down the target with ease. They secured a convincing victory by eight wickets with 16 balls to spare, showcasing their batting ??prowess and resilience u??nder pressure.

Also WATCH: WCPL 2024: Amanda-Jade Wellington takes? a stunning diving catch to remove Harshita Samar??awickrama

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In Match 2 of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, the Barbados Royals faced off against the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. The Royals put in a?? commanding performance, securing a seven-wicket vict?ory.

Trinbago Knight Riders’ innings

The Knight Riders, batting first, were restricted to 113/9 by the Royals. The top scorers for the Knight Riders were Shikha Pandey with 30 off 34 balls, followed by captain Deandra Dottin with 28, and Zaida James who contributed 22 runs. The Royals’ bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews and Amanda-Jade Wellington each claiming two wickets. Qiana Joseph and Aaliyah Alleyne added a wicket each to their tally.

Barbados Royals’ chase

In reply, Matthews played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten 67 off 56 balls, featuring 12 boundaries. Her knock was crucial in guiding the Royals to victory. Qiana Joseph (16), Aaliyah Alleyne (11) and Laura Harris (14 off 7 balls) provided valuable support, ensuring the Royals chased down the target with ease. For the Knight Riders, Jess Jonassen was the standout bowler, taking two wickets. Anisa Mohammed also bowled well, claiming one wicket in her thr??ee overs with an impressive economy rate under 4.

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Stunning catch by Amanda-Jade Wellington

Wellington also produced a remarkable piece of fielding during the match. Her exceptional diving catch dismissed the dangerous Harshita Samarawickrama during the powerplay. After the early loss of Kacia Knight, Harshita and Jemimah Rodrigues attempted to stabilize the innings. Rodrigues managed to score quickly, but Samawatama struggled. On her eighth delivery, facing mounting pressure, she attempted to play agressive shot on a full ball from Henry but was brilliantly caught by Wellington at mid-wicket. This stunning catch was a key moment in the match, ending Samawatama ‘s painful stay at the crease and adding to Wellington’s impressive all-round performance.

Here’s the video:

A stunner from Amanda-Jane Wellington secures tonight's Massy Play of the Day�?#WCPL24 #TKRvBR #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #Massy pic.twitter.com/QtkCDjtzbv

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 23, 2024

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