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Warriors Win Maiden WCPL Title in Thriller
17 Sep
Summary
- Guyana Amazon Warriors secured their first WCPL T20 title.
- Chedean Nation's unbeaten 39 from 21 balls proved decisive.
- Trinbago Knight Riders posted 145/6 in their 20 overs.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors are the new Women's Caribbean Premier League T20 champions, securing their first-ever title after a tense two-wicket win against the Trinbago Knight Riders. The Warriors successfully chased down a target of 146, reaching 149 for the loss of eight wickets with three balls remaining in the match played at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
Chedean Nation was the hero for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, delivering a match-winning performance with an unbeaten 39 off only 21 balls, featuring four towering sixes. This aggressive innings shifted the game's momentum significantly in the crucial final overs. Earlier, the Trinbago Knight Riders had set a competitive total of 145/6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Sushma Verma scoring 39 and contributions from Shikha Pandey and Marizanne Kapp.
Key bowling performances from Deandra Dottin (2/19) and Karishma Ramharack (2/27) helped keep the Knight Riders' score within reach. The victory represents a historic moment for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, adding a coveted WCPL championship to their accolades under the leadership of Chloe Tryon.
