The Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2026 moves into its third match as Jamaica Empress Women take on Trinbago Knight Riders Women at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The match is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, with the action starting at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams have already played one game and have managed to win that match, giving them two points each on the table. Trinbago currently occupy the top spot because of their stronger net run rate, while Jamaica are placed second. This match will give both sides an opportunity to continue their winning start and move ahead in the early race for the top position.
There is plenty of experience on both sides, which should make this an exciting contest to watch. Jamaica Empress Women have big names such as Meg Lanning, Stafanie Taylor and Nonkululeko Mlaba, along with several young players who can make an impact. Trinbago Knight Riders Women also have a strong group, including Deandra Dottin, Marizanne Kapp, Yastika Bhatia and Shikha Pandey. Trinbago are currently first with 2 points and an NRR of +1.050, while Jamaica are second with 2 points and an NRR of +0.263. With both teams starting the competition with victories, neither side will want to give up its unbeaten record.
Squads:
Jamaica Empress Women’s Cricket Team
Meg Lanning, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams (WK), Chinnelle Henry, Djenaba Joseph, Syeda Aroob Shah (WK), Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Rosemary Mair, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shriya Jairam, Kate Wilmott, Amy Hunter, Abigail Bryce, Celina Whyte
Trinbago Knight Riders Women’s Cricket Team
Ameila Khan, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Earnisha Fontaine (WK), Jannillea Glasgow, Brianna Harricharan, Laura Harris, Sainavi Kambalapalli, Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, Madeline Penna, Karishma Ramharack, Samara Ramnath, Steffie Soogrim
Players to watch out:
Chinelle Henry
Chinelle Henry will be one of the important players to watch for Jamaica Empress Women in this match. She has made a strong start to the tournament, scoring 41 runs in one match at a strike rate of 195.23. Her aggressive approach with the bat can give Jamaica quick runs and help them put pressure on the opposition from the beginning. Henry can be particularly dangerous when she finds her timing and gets an opportunity to attack the bowlers. Jamaica will be hoping that she can continue her impressive start and make another valuable contribution against Trinbago.
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Nonkululeko Mlaba is another important name for Jamaica, particularly because of the control she can offer with the ball. She has picked up 2 wickets in one match in the competition so far and has done so while keeping her economy rate at just 3.75. Her bowling strike rate stands at 12, showing that she has not needed many deliveries to make an impact with her wickets. Mlaba’s ability to restrict the scoring can create pressure on the opposition and force batters to take risks. Jamaica will look towards her to continue that disciplined bowling performance against a strong Trinbago line-up.
Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin remains one of the biggest names in the Trinbago Knight Riders Women squad and will be an important player in this contest. She has scored 184 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 18.4 and a strike rate of 105.74. Her experience of playing high-level T20 cricket gives Trinbago an experienced option in pressure situations. Dottin can also contribute with the ball when needed, giving her side an additional all-round option during the match. Jamaica will therefore need to find a way to keep her under control whenever she gets going with the bat.
Shikha Pandey
Shikha Pandey will be another key player for Trinbago Knight Riders Women, with her bowling likely to play an important role during the match. She has taken 12 wickets in 10 matches, while maintaining an economy rate of 6.55. Her bowling strike rate of 18.08 further highlights her ability to pick up wickets without giving away too many runs. Pandey has the experience to bowl in different stages of a T20 innings and can be particularly useful when Trinbago need a breakthrough. Her performance against Jamaica’s batting order could have a major say in how the game develops.
Pitch:
The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown is expected to provide a pitch where spinners could have an important role to play. The batting conditions are likely to be average, which means the batters may not find it easy to start attacking from the first ball. They could need a little time to understand the pace of the surface before looking to play more aggressive shots. The pacers may also find some assistance through swing, while the pitch is expected to offer support to slow spin as the innings progresses.
Weather:
The weather around the match timings at Kensington Oval is expected to remain overcast, with temperatures staying close to 28–29°C during the game. Both teams will have to keep an eye on the cloudy and windy conditions during the match.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Meg Lanning, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Yastika Bhatia, Chinnelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Zaida James, Shikha Pandey, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Rosemary Mair, Samara Ramnath
Match Details:
Date – September 10, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Broadcast – All matches of the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. Fans can also follow the tournament live through the FanCode app and website.
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