KINGSTOWN — Guyana Women asserted authority with both ball and bat as a composed, unbeaten half-century from Shemaine Campbelle sealed a four-wicket victory over Jamaica Women in the ninth match of the T20 Blaze at the Arnos Vale Playing Field on Saturday.
After suffocating Jamaica to 87 for nine, Guyana overcame a brief mid-innings wobble to reach the target with 27 balls to spare, underlining their control of the contest from the opening exchanges.
Jamaica stalled by relentless spin
Asked to bat first, Jamaica never found momentum against a disciplined Guyanese attack that applied constant pressure and offered little release.
The innings faltered almost immediately when veteran Chedean Nation was trapped lbw for a second-over duck, setting the tone for a difficult afternoon. Partnerships failed to develop as the Shane Brooks-coached side struggled to counter the spin-heavy assault.
Stafanie Taylor once again attempted to stabilize the innings, top-scoring with a patient 24, while captain Rashada Williams added 23. Beyond those contributions, however, Jamaica’s batting lacked fluency, with no other player able to loosen the tightening grip.
Off-spin proved decisive. Ashmini Munisar led the charge with an incisive 3 for 11, ably supported by Plaffiana Millington (2 for 11) and Sheneta Grimmond (2 for 16), as Jamaica limped to 87 for nine.
Early wickets inject brief hope
Guyana’s reply began unevenly, as both openers, Realeanna and Sheneta Grimmond, were removed early to leave the score at 34 for two.
Jamaica sensed an opening when Kate Wilmott struck twice for 17 runs and Chedean Nation added two wickets of her own, reducing Guyana to 55 for five and then 60 for six. For a moment, the modest target appeared less secure than anticipated.
Campbelle’s poise breaks resistance
Any lingering Jamaican hopes were extinguished by the calm authority of Shemaine Campbelle. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter absorbed the pressure with assured shot selection, rotating the strike intelligently and punishing loose deliveries with precision.
Campbelle anchored the chase with an unbeaten 50 from 42 balls, striking eight boundaries in an innings defined by composure rather than haste. She found a reliable ally in Latoya Williams, whose unbeaten nine supported an unbroken 28-run, seventh-wicket partnership.
Together, they guided Guyana to 88 for six in just 15.3 overs, completing a victory built on discipline, experience, and control.
For Guyana, the win highlighted a balanced formula, penetrating spin bowling complemented by calm leadership in the chase. For Jamaica, it was another reminder of the need for greater batting cohesion in a competition where margins remain unforgiving.
