Barbados Tridents Women will face Trinbago Knight Riders Women in Match 1 of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2026 at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on September 6, 2026 (Sunday). It will be the opening game of the fifth edition of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League and will mark the start of the tournament. Barbados Tridents Women enter the competition as the defending champions, while Trinbago Knight Riders Women will look to begin their campaign with a win. Both teams have several experienced international players in their squads.

Barbados Tridents Women won the previous edition after defeating Guyana Amazon Warriors Women by three wickets in the final. They will now begin their title defence against Trinbago Knight Riders Women, who have players such as Deandra Dottin, Marizanne Kapp and Yastika Bhatia in their squad. Barbados also have a strong group featuring Hayley Matthews, Suzie Bates, Qiana Joseph and Pooja Vastrakar. With both teams bringing plenty of experience into the tournament opener, the first match is expected to be an important contest. A win in the opening game could give either side a strong start to the competition.
Squads:
Barbados Tridents Women’s Cricket Team
Maddy Green, Mandy Mangru (WK), Kiran Navgire, Suzie Bates, Asabi Callender, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Pooja Vastrakar, Amrita Ramtahal
Trinbago Knight Riders Women’s Cricket Team
Amelia Khan, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Earnisha Fontaine (WK), Laura Harris, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, Samara Ramnath, Jannillea Glasgow, Madeline Penna, Karishma Ramharack, Brianna Harricharan, Sainavi Kambalapalli, Steffie Soogrim
Head-to-Head:
- Matches Played – 9
- Barbados Tridents Women Wins – 5
- Trinbago Knight Riders Women Wins – 4
- No Result – 0
Barbados Tridents Women and Trinbago Knight Riders Women have met nine times in T20 cricket, with the Barbados side holding a narrow advantage in their overall record. Barbados have won five matches, while Trinbago Knight Riders Women have recorded four victories against them.
There have been no matches between the two teams that ended without a result in these nine encounters. The small difference in their head-to-head record shows that the contest has been closely fought between the two sides. With both teams beginning a new campaign, their previous meetings will add another interesting element to the opening match.
Where to Watch Barbados Tridents Women vs Trinbago Knight Riders Women
Date – September 5, 2026
Time – 5:30 AM IST
Venue – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
Fixtures and Results:
Barbados Tridents Women
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| September 5 | Trinbago Knight Riders Women | Upcoming |
| September 12 | Jamaica Empress Women | Upcoming |
| September 13 | Guyana Amazon Warriors Women | Upcoming |
Trinbago Knight Riders Women
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| September 5 | Barbados Tridents Women | Upcoming |
| September 10 | Jamaica Empress Women | Upcoming |
| September 12 | Guyana Amazon Warriors Women | Upcoming |
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
| Region | Broadcaster | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | FanCode |
| Caribbean | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN App |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow TV App / Website or Amazon Prime Video (Willow Add-on) |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports | Discovery+ Premium |
| Australia | Fox Sports / Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go NZ |

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