Cricket West Indies (CWI) has ushered in a pivotal year for women’s cricket as the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup and the T20 Blaze get underway in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, running from Sunday through February 1.
The return of the two flagship regional tournaments signals the start of an intense competitive calendar for the West Indies Women, with both events serving as the foundation for international ambitions later in the year.
Six territories, one competitive platform
The tournaments once again assemble regional sides from Barbados, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and host territory the Windward Islands, ensuring a deep and balanced field.
Together, the Super50 Cup and T20 Blaze offer a crucial proving ground, blending experience with emerging talent as players seek form, consistency, and selection opportunities at the highest level.
Guyana arrive as the reigning T20 Blaze champions, having captured their first regional women’s title last year following an undefeated campaign. Their historic run concluded with a dramatic Super Over victory against Jamaica in the final.
Earlier in the season, Trinidad and Tobago asserted their dominance in the longer format, claiming the Super50 Cup with a commanding seven-wicket win over Barbados in the championship match.
International tests await
The regional tournaments represent only the opening chapter of a demanding year. Following their conclusion, the West Indies Women will host Sri Lanka in a white-ball series in late February, before facing Australia in a challenging all-format series the following month.
The summer schedule intensifies further with a tri-nation series against Ireland and Pakistan, leading directly into preparations for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, a global event the regional side has been meticulously building toward.
CWI emphasizes high-performance pathway
CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe underscored the importance of the T20 Blaze and Super50 Cup in shaping international readiness.
“These tournaments are a critical starting point for what promises to be an extremely demanding and important year for women’s cricket in the Caribbean.”
Bascombe emphasized that the competitions establish the standards required for success beyond the regional stage.
“The CG United Women’s Super50 Cup and the T20 Blaze provide the competitive intensity and performance benchmarks that are essential as we build towards a busy international schedule, featuring major bilateral series and the ICC T20 World Cup.”
He added that strong domestic competition remains central to long-term success.
“Strong regional competition remains the foundation of our high-performance pathway, and we expect these tournaments to once again highlight and produce players ready to perform at the international level.”
Squads named for opening phase
All six territories have named full squads, combining seasoned internationals with rising prospects as the battle for early-season supremacy begins.
Barbados:
Aaliyah Alleyne (captain), Elecia Bowman, Eboni Brathwaite, Shanika Bruce, Asabi Callender, Dicoreya Collymore, Shamilia Connell, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Keila Elliott, Allison Gordon, Theanny Herbert-Mayers, Trishan Holder, Alisa Scantlebury, Shakera Selman.
Guyana:
Shemaine Campbelle (captain), Feona Benjamin, Analesia D’Aguiar, Shabika Gajnabi, Realeanna Grimmond, Sheneta Grimmond, Mandy Mangru, Danellie Manns, Tramaine Marks, Plaffiana Millington, Ashmini Munisar, Kaysia Schultz, Latoya Williams, Laurene Williams.
Jamaica:
Rashada Williams (captain), Adanya Baugh, Abigail Bryce, Sherene Burnett, Jaunel Deers, Chrishana McKenzie, Aneisha Miller, Chedean Nation, Lena Scott, Stafanie Taylor, Neisha-Ann Waisome, Vanessa Watts, Celina Whyte, Kate Wilmott.
Leeward Islands:
Amanda Edwards (captain), Kimberly Anthony, Katherine Bean-Rosario, Reniece Boyce, Kayzg Boyles, Jahzara Claxton, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Rozel Liburd, Tonya Martin, Davronique Maynard, Chey-Anne Moses, Jess St. John, Aaliyah Weekes.
Trinidad and Tobago:
Karishma Ramharack (captain), Kirbyina Alexander, Britney Cooper, Brianna Harricharan, Shriya Jairam, Djenaba Joseph, Amelia Khan, Lee Ann Kirby, Anisa Mohammed, Nadia Mohammed, Samara Ramnath, Amrita Ramtahal, Shalini Samaroo, Shunelle Sawh.
Windward Islands:
Zaida James (captain), Holly Charles, Nerissa Crafton, Ashlene Edward, Afy Fletcher, Earnisha Fontaine, Aldith Gasper, Amiah Gilbert, Jannillea Glasgow, Shanel Mckie, Carena Noel, Selena Ross, Abini St. Jean, Jaeda Tyrell.
As the first balls are bowled in St. Vincent, the message is unmistakable: the road to international success begins here.
