Chloe Tryon’s four-fer followed by Erin Burns’s unbeaten half-century powers Guyana Amazon Warriors to a comprehensive victory
Barbados Royals led by skipper Hayley Matthews defeated Trinbago Knight Riders led by skipper Deandra Dottin by seven wickets in the 2nd match of the tournament. Guyana Amazon Warriors led by skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill were all set to face Trinbago Knight Riders led by skipper Deandra Dottin in the 3rd match of the tournament.
Guyana Amazon Warriors skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill won the toss and opted to field first at the Brain Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. After being inserted to bat first, the Trinbago Knight Riders openers Harshitha Samarawickrama and skipper Deandra Dottin got their side off to a solid start with a 50-run opening partnership. Chloe Tryon picked up the big wicket of the opposition skipper Deandra Dottin to provide the first breakthrough for Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Harshitha Samarawickrama soon followed her back to the pavilion to provide the 2nd breakthrough for Guyana Amazon Warriors. Jess Jonassen joined Jemimah Rodrigues at the crease and the duo stitched a much-needed 44-run partnership for the 3rd wicket to take their side past the 100-run mark. Nyia Latchman picked up the wicket of Jemimah Rodrigues to provide the 3rd breakthrough for her side.
Trinbago Knight Riders eventually ended up with a total of 130/6 in their quota of overs. Harshitha Samarawickrama (33 off 28 balls), Jess Jonassen (28 off 23 balls), Jemimah Rodrigues (26 off 24 balls), and skipper Deandra Dottin (20 off 27 balls) were the top performers with the bat for Trinbago Knight Riders. Chloe Tryon (4-0-21-4), Shabnim Ismail (4-0-17-1), and Stafanie Taylor (4-0-25-0) were the top performers with the ball for Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Chasing a target of 131, the Guyana Amazon Warriors lost a couple of wickets in quick succession to bring Trinbago Knight Riders into a strong position. Erin Burns joined skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill at the crease and the duo took their side over the line with a massive, unbeaten 119-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. The Guyana Amazon Warriors sealed the game with eight wickets in hand and 16 balls to spare.
Erin Burns (78* off 48 balls), and skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill (46 off 47 balls) were the top performers with the bat for Guyana Amazon Warriors. Jess Jonassen (3-0-13-1), Shikha Pandey (3.2-0-23-1), and Samara Ramnath (3-0-22-0) were the top performers with the ball for Trinbago Knight Riders.
Erin Burns was awarded the Player of the Match for her sensational, match-winning performance (78* off 48 balls) with the bat. She alongside Chloe Tryon played a crucial role in helping her side clinch a comprehensive victory.