Defending champions Trinidad and Tobago Divas began their CG United Women’s Super50 Cup campaign on the back foot, suffering a decisive 91-run defeat to the Windward Islands in their opening encounter at Sion Hill on Tuesday.
After being sent in, the Windwards laid a firm foundation with a disciplined and purposeful batting display, posting an imposing 225 for seven from their 50 overs. West Indies all-rounder Jannillea Glasgow anchored the innings with a composed 73 off 88 deliveries, striking nine boundaries and setting the tempo at the top.
Her dismissal, a run-out in the final over, brought an end to a commanding stand, but not before she had received invaluable support from veteran campaigner Afy Fletcher. Fletcher played with authority and intent, compiling 61 from 63 balls, highlighted by five fours and two sixes. Zaida James added useful lower-order resistance with 38, while Nadia Mohammed emerged as Trinidad and Tobago’s most effective bowler, claiming two wickets.
Early collapse leaves Divas chasing the game
Trinidad and Tobago’s response unraveled almost immediately. The defending champions stumbled to their worst possible start, losing two wickets within the first three overs with just four runs on the board.
Britney Cooper attempted to stabilize the innings with a gritty 28, briefly lifting the score to 54, but the Windward Islands bowlers maintained relentless pressure. Wickets fell steadily, preventing any sustained recovery.
A late partnership between Lee-Ann Kirby (31) and captain Karishma Ramharack (29) offered a glimmer of hope, but once both were dismissed, the outcome was inevitable. Fletcher capped off a superb all-round performance by claiming her fourth wicket, removing Shalini Samaro for four to seal the innings.
Trinidad and Tobago were dismissed for 134, with Glasgow underlining her impact by returning figures of two for 14.
Guyana dominate as Jamaica collapse again
At the Cumberland Playing Field, Guyana women delivered a clinical performance to secure a five-wicket victory over Jamaica.
Despite winning the toss, Jamaica’s decision to bat first proved costly. Their line-up faltered against disciplined spin bowling and was bowled out for just 76 in 27.3 overs.
Spin once again proved decisive, with Ahsmini Munisar, Kaysia Schultz, and Tramaine Marks combining to take eight wickets in a disjointed Jamaican batting display.
Guyana’s chase was measured rather than spectacular, with Shabika Gajnabi scoring an unbeaten 23 and Sheneta Grimmond contributing 17 as they reached 77 for five in 27 overs.
Barbados overpower Leewards in Park Hill
In the day’s other fixture, Barbados women delivered a dominant all-around performance to register a 79-run victory over the Leeward Islands at Park Hill, Colonarie.
After choosing to bat, Barbados built their innings around a superb knock from Naijanni Cumberbatch, who remained unbeaten on 74 from 139 balls, striking five fours in a display of patience and control. Barbados were eventually dismissed for 144 in 47.5 overs.
Medium pacer Shanisha Hector continued her impressive form with figures of four for 19, while Davronique Maynard provided valuable support with three for 22.
The Leewards never found footing in the chase. Seamers Shamillia Connell and Alleyne tore through the batting order, sharing seven wickets as the team collapsed for 65 in 25.5 overs. Connell finished with four for 17, while Alleyne delivered a devastating spell of three for three.
