TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – Guyana emerged as champions of the CWI Rising Star Below-19 Women’s T20 Championship with a 23-run victory by the DLS methodology over the Leeward Islands within the closing on the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Saturday.
After profitable the toss, the Leeward Islands struggled with the bat, being bowled out for a modest 68 in 19.4 overs. Captain Jahzara Claxton was the lone vibrant spot, scoring 25, as Guyana’s Trisha Hardat delivered a match-winning efficiency with the ball, taking 4-10 in her 4 overs. Danellie Manns supplied wonderful assist, claiming 2-14 from her 4 overs.
Guyana started their chase confidently, reaching 63-5 within the twelfth over earlier than rain interrupted play. On the time of the delay, Guyana was 23 runs forward of the DLS par rating, securing the title. Naomi Barkoye led the cost with 24 runs, whereas Shonette Belgrave contributed 21. The Leewards’ Amara Richards and Sainvani Kambalapalli took two wickets every in a valiant effort.
Third-place playoff
Within the third-place playoff at Diego Martin Sports activities Advanced, Trinidad & Tobago, the 2023 champions, defeated the Windward Islands by 5 wickets. After profitable the toss and electing to discipline, T&T restricted the Windwards to 67-7 of their 20 overs.
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Nesha Alexander (18), captain Zaida James (11), and Denella Creese (10) had been the one batters to succeed in double figures. Kenika Cassar bowled exceptionally effectively, taking 2-5 from her 4 overs, whereas Kirah Manpaul supported with 2-8 from her one over. T&T chased down the goal in 17 overs, ending on 68-5, with Brianna Harricharan scoring 17 and Katrina Ruben including 12. Amiah Gilbert took 2-18 for the Windwards.
Within the fifth-place playoff on the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Floor, Jamaica secured a seven-wicket victory over Barbados. Batting first, Barbados was bowled out for 63 in 19.1 overs. Naijanni Cumberbatch top-scored with 20 runs. For Jamaica, Moniqueca Reid took 3-20 from her 4 overs, and Sashane Ricketts claimed 2-1 from 1.1 overs. Chrishana McKenzie led Jamaica’s profitable chase with an unbeaten 21, supported by Jaunel Deers’ 17, as they reached 64-3 in 19.3 overs.
