The Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2026 is all set for its final as Guyana Amazon Warriors Women face Trinbago Knight Riders Women at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The title clash will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with the match scheduled to begin at 11:30 PM IST. Guyana booked their place in the final after defeating Barbados Tridents by 7 wickets with four balls remaining in the playoff. Trinbago have also reached the final after winning two of their three matches in the tournament. The two sides will now meet in a crucial contest with the championship on the line.
There is very little separating the two teams on the Women’s Caribbean Premier League points table. Trinbago Knight Riders Women are currently first with 4 points from 3 matches, having recorded two wins and one loss, with an NRR of +1.016. Guyana Amazon Warriors Women are second with 4 points from 3 matches, also with two wins and one loss, while their NRR is +0.475. Trinbago’s higher net run rate has kept them above Guyana in the table. Both teams have now reached the final, where their performances on the day will decide the tournament winner.
Squads:
Guyana Amazon Warriors Women’s Cricket Team
Reniece Boyce, Eboni Brathwaite, Tazmin Brits, Erin Burns, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Shamilia Connell, Nadine de Klerk, Realeanna Grimmond, Sheneta Grimmond, Shabnim Ismail, Tilleya Madramootoo, Ashmini Munisar, Chedean Nation, Chloe Tryon
Trinbago Knight Riders Women’s Cricket Team
Ameila Khan, Sushma Verma (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:
Shemaine Campbelle
Shemaine Campbelle will be one of the important batters for Guyana Amazon Warriors Women in the final. She has put together 229 runs in 10 matches, with a batting average of 25.44 and a strike rate of 120.52. Her ability to keep the scoring moving can be useful for Guyana during different stages of the innings. Campbelle has also been a regular contributor for the Warriors during the tournament. A confident start from her could give Guyana a strong platform with the bat. The Warriors will be hoping for another useful innings from their experienced batter in the title clash.
Realeanna Grimmond
Realeanna Grimmond has also been among the notable run-scorers for Guyana during the competition. She has made 183 runs in 9 matches, averaging 30.5, while her strike rate stands at 93.84. Grimmond has been able to provide stability to the batting unit and can help the team build partnerships in the middle. Her role could become important if Guyana lose wickets early and need someone to settle the innings. She will be looking to carry her contribution into the biggest game of the tournament. Guyana will expect Grimmond to add valuable runs whenever she gets the opportunity.
Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin will be one of Trinbago Knight Riders Women’s key batting options in the final. She has scored 171 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 19 and a strike rate of 111.03. Dottin can change the pace of an innings with her attacking style and can put pressure on the bowlers when she finds her rhythm. Her experience is another important factor for Trinbago in a match carrying such high stakes. The Knight Riders will look for her to provide runs and make a difference with the bat. A valuable contribution from Dottin could give Trinbago’s batting line-up an important boost.
Shikha Pandey
Shikha Pandey brings value to Trinbago Knight Riders Women in both batting and bowling and will be an important player in the final. With the ball, she has picked up 13 wickets in 10 matches, while maintaining an economy rate of 5.81and a bowling strike rate of 17.38. Her bowling numbers highlight her ability to take wickets without giving away too many runs. Pandey has also scored 119 runs during the tournament at a strike rate of 100. This makes her a useful option for Trinbago in both departments. The Knight Riders will hope she can contribute with both bat and ball when the team needs her most.
Pitch:
The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown is expected to have a fast and bouncy surface for the final. The batting conditions have been rated as average, so batters may need to spend some time settling in before playing more freely. The pitch is also expected to offer pace and bounce, which could give fast bowlers an opportunity to trouble the batters. The conditions for spin bowling are rated as average, meaning spinners may need to focus on accuracy and variation.
Weather:
The weather forecast for the Kensington Oval shows rain and light rain, which could be a concern around the final. The temperature is expected to remain around 29°C, while the humidity level could be as high as 89%. The wind is expected to blow at around 7.72 mph, with 100% cloud cover forecast at the venue.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Shemaine Campbelle, Realeanna Grimmond, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Sushma Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Shabnim Ismail, Samara Ramnath, Erin Burns, Ashmini Munisar
Match Details:
Date – September 17, 2026
Time – 11:30 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 watch the tournament live through the FanCode app and website.
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