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Brief scores: Guyana Amazon Warriors Women 159/5 in 19 overs (Afy Fletcher 2/23) beat Barbados Tridents Women 158/7 in 20 overs (Hayley Matthews 50) by five wickets.
Barbados Tridents Women succumbed to a five-wicket defeat against Guyana Amazon Warriors Women at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Sunday. Guyana successfully chased down 159 with one over to spare, thanks to a composed performance by their middle order.
The Tridents, batting first, posted 158 in their allotted 20 overs, but the Guyana Amazon Warriors delivered a disciplined response, especially through key partnerships that guided them home.
Hayley Matthews led the charge for the Tridents with a swift 50 off 37 balls, punctuated by four maximums and four boundaries. Her innings provided a strong foundation during the powerplay, which the Tridents ended at 31/1.
Matthews found an able partner in Kiran Navgire, adding 63 runs together. However, Matthews was eventually caught off Sheneta Grimmond at the start of the 11th over. The middle overs brought 85 runs, but also saw three wickets fall, disrupting momentum.
Sheneta Grimmond turned the tide against the Tridents with an impressive spell, claiming 4/28 in four overs. Along with Erin Burns, who picked up two wickets, Grimmond's accuracy restrained the scoring and restricted the Tridents to 158.
In response, the Warriors made a strong start, with Eboni Brathwaite and Tazmin Brits establishing a 47-run opening stand. Afy Fletcher’s two wickets slowed them down, but the run flow remained steady through the middle overs, which yielded 63 runs.
Brits was the anchor in the chase, notching up 46 runs off 41 balls. Partnerships between Brits and Erin Burns, and then with Shemaine Campbelle, proved crucial, despite Fletcher’s efforts to derail the innings.
Shemaine Campbelle contributed a vital 36, characterized by confident strokeplay, which included two maximums. Her partnership with Nadine de Klerk added 25 runs, ensuring Guyana stayed on course.
The Tridents fought hard to quell the chase but couldn't prevent the Warriors from clinching victory before the final over. Both teams showcased talent and resilience, but it was Guyana’s composure and well-timed partnerships that made the difference.
