BASSETERRE – T&T Women delivered a dominant performance to defeat Windward Islands Women by nine wickets as third-round action continued in the Women’s Super 50 Cup in St Kitts on Friday in St Kitts.
Meanwhile, the Barbados Women’s cricket team extended their unbeaten streak with a commanding 54-run victory over Jamaica Women at Conaree Sports Club. The Barbados Women secured their third consecutive win in the tournament, while Guyana Women got the win in another match.
At St Paul’s Sports Complex, Windwards Islands were bundled out for a paltry 70 in 33.3 overs, with West Indies Under-19 captain Samara Ramnath wreaking havoc with figures of 5-13 and Karishma Ramharack chipping in with 3-9.
In response, T&T chased down the target in just 16.1 overs, finishing at 71-1. Djenaba Joseph anchored the innings with an unbeaten 35, while opener Shunelle Sawh added 26 to ensure a comprehensive victory.
At Conaree Sports Club, Barbados posted a competitive total of 199-6 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to a solid batting performance from the team’s top order.
Asabi Callender led the charge with a well-crafted 54 from 100 balls with seven boundaries, while Kyshona Knight weighed in with an unbeaten 48 from 57 balls. Naijanni Cumberbatch contributed a valuable 39 from 58 balls.
Jamaica off-spinner Vanessa Watts tried to stem the flow with figures of 2-32, but Barbados’ depth in batting proved too much in their respectable total.
In reply, Jamaica struggled to build momentum, eventually being bowled out for 144 in 44.3 overs. Captain and opener Rashada Williams top-scored with 48 from 86 balls, and veteran Stafanie Taylor added 31, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered against a disciplined Barbados attack.
Leg-spinner Keila Elliott was the standout bowler, claiming 4-27, while seamer Shamilia Connell supported with 3-24 to seal the win for Barbados.
At Warner Park, Guyana Women wrapped up their contest early after securing a massive 122-run win against Leewards Islands Women.
Guyana posted a formidable 178-2 in 43.5 overs, with Shemaine Campelle leading the way with a brilliant 77 from 97 deliveries. Realeanna Grimmond and Ashmini Munisar also contributed 30 runs each to set up a challenging total.
Leewards Islands’ reply never gained traction as they were bowled out for a mere 56 in 24.1 overs. Off-spinner Ashmini Munisar starred with the ball, taking 4-12, while Cherry-Ann Fraser and Plaffiana Millington claimed three wickets each to complete the rout.
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Summarised scores
At St Paul’s Sports Complex: T&T Women defeated Windwards Islands Women by nine wickets.
WINDWARD ISLANDS 70 in 33.3 overs (Jannillea Glasgow 13, Carena Noel 12. Samara Ramnath 5-13, Karishma Ramharack 3-9) vs TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 71-1 in 16.1 overs (Djenaba Joseph 35 not out, Shunelle Sawh 26).
At Warner Park: Guyana Women defeated Leewards Islands Women by 122 runs
GUYANA 178-2 in 43.5 overs (Shemaine Campbelle 77, Realeanna Grimmond 30, Ashmini Munisar 30; Kimberly Anthony 3-20, Sainavi Kambalapalli 2-30, Davronique Maynard 2-41) vs LEEWARD ISLANDS 56 in 24.1 overs (Amanda Edwards 13, Jahzara Claxton 8. Ashmini Munisar 4-12, Cherry-Ann Fraser 3-18, Plaffiana Millington 3-25.
At Conaree Sports Club: Barbados Women defeated Jamaica Women by 54 runs
BARBADOS 199-6 in 50 overs (Asabi Callender 54, Kyshona Knight 48 not out, Naijanni Cumberbatch 39;Vanessa Watts 2-32) vs JAMAICA 144 in 44.3 overs (Rashada Williams 48, Stafanie Taylor 31, Chedean Nation 19; Keila Elliott 4-27, Shamilia Connell 3-24).
