BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC):
The Barbados Women’s cricket team extended their unbeaten streak with a commanding 54-run victory over Jamaica Women at Conaree Sports Club, as third-round action continued in the Women’s Super 50 Cup in St Kitts yesterday.
The Barbados Women were securing their third consecutive win in the tournament, while there were also victories for Trinidad and Tobago Women and Guyana Women in their respective matches.
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 topscored 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 St Paul’s Sports Complex: Trinidad and Tobago Women delivered a dominant performance, defeating Windwards Islands Women by nine wickets.
Windward 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 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 Campbelle 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.