Barbados Tridents Women and Guyana Amazon Warriors Women enter the high-stakes Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2026 playoff at the Kensington Oval following contrasting league campaigns. The Warriors secured their spot in second place on the points table with four points, bouncing back strongly after an opening DLS heartbreak against Jamaica Empress to stitch together back-to-back victories over Trinbago Knight Riders and Barbados. Barbados Tridents, on the other hand, squeaked into the knockout clash on net run rate after finishing third. They managed just a single win—a thrilling three-run victory over Jamaica—sandwiched between losses to Trinbago and Guyana, making this playoff a shot at immediate redemption.
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 (C), Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Pooja Vastrakar, Amrita Ramtahal
Guyana Amazon Warriors Women’s Cricket Team
Eboni Brathwaite, Tazmin Brits, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Chedean Nation, Erin Burns, Nadine de Klerk, Realeanna Grimmond, Ashmini Munisar, Chloe Tryon (C), Shamilia Connell, Sheneta Grimmond, Shabnim Ismail, Reniece Boyce, Tilleya Madramootoo
Players to watch out:
Shemaine Campbelle
Shemaine Campbelle leads the batting charts for Guyana Amazon Warriors with 123 runs across 3 innings. Striking at 138.20 off 89 balls faced, she holds a 41.00 average and a top score of 56. Her strokeplay has been key to her momentum, clearing the fence for 5 sixes alongside 13 fours while posting one half-century.
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews has scored 90 runs in 3 matches for Barbados, holding an average of 30.00 at the top of the order. She has registered one fifty with a high score of 50, scoring at a strike rate of 123.28 off 73 deliveries. Her boundary hitting remains a major threat, having dispatched 6 sixes and 8 fours so far.
Sheneta Grimmond
Sheneta Grimmond has led Guyana Amazon Warriors’ spin attack with 5 wickets across 3 matches. She has sent down 11 overs while conceding 60 runs, maintaining an economy rate of 5.45. Her best bowling spell stands at 3 for 28, averaging 12.00 with a strike rate of 13.20 balls per wicket.
Qiana Joseph
Qiana Joseph has provided key breakthroughs for Barbados, picking up 5 wickets in 3 matches. Across 11 overs bowled, she has allowed 80 runs to yield an economy rate of 7.27 and an average of 16.00. Her top spell of the tournament is 3 for 27, striking every 13.20 deliveries.
Pitch:
The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown features a bouncy, sporting pitch where pacers find early seam and carry, while batters enjoy true pace once settled. Spinners often come into play late as the surface breaks up, promising an engaging T20 contest.
Weather:
Bridgetown expects warm, tropical conditions with temperatures reaching 30°C under partial sunshine and passing coastal showers. Moderate trade winds off the Atlantic will keep conditions humid and brisk.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Maddy Green, Mandy Mangru, Kiran Navgire, Suzie Bates, Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews, Eboni Brathwaite, Tazmin Brits, Shemaine Campbelle, Chloe Tryon, Sheneta Grimmond
Match Details:
Date – September 16, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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