PROVIDENCE, Guyana, Sep 10, CMC – The Barbados Royals strengthened their standing because the workforce to beat within the Massy Girls’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), cruising to a complete 59-run victory right here over the Trinbago Knight Riders on Wednesday.
The win, constructed on an entire workforce efficiency and topped by a surprising bowling show from Chamari Athapaththu, solidifies the defending champions’ place on the high of the desk.
Despatched in to bat first after Knight Riders captain Chinelle Henry received the toss, the Royals posted a aggressive 137 for six on a recent Windfall Stadium pitch.
The innings was anchored by an outstanding knock from highly effective left-hander Qiana Joseph, who top-scored with a composed 63 from 52 balls.
She shared a vital 59-run opening stand with Athapaththu, who chipped in with 14 off 12 balls to supply a stable platform.
The Knight Riders’ bowlers, led by a spirited effort from Deandra Dottin, fought again to stop a late onslaught. Dottin clear bowled Courtney Webb and Captain Henry and added a run-out of Georgia Redmayne to her tally.
A late flurry from Kycia Knight, who struck 4 boundaries in her unbeaten 33, offered very important impetus to push the Royals previous the 130-run mark.
In response, the Trinbago Knight Riders’ chase by no means discovered its footing. Their innings collapsed dramatically as they have been skittled for a meagre 78 in simply over 15 overs. Solely opener Lizelle Lee provided any vital resistance with a affected person unbeaten 39 off 44 balls.
Sri Lankan celebrity Chamari Athapaththu masterminded the destruction. After contributing with the bat, her right-arm off-spin decimated the Knight Riders’ batting line-up.
She delivered a mesmerising spell, claiming 4 wickets for simply seven runs in three overs to say the Participant of the Match award deservedly.
She was ably supported by fellow off-spinner Sheneta Grimmond, who struck twice in two balls within the second over to set the tone for the collapse.
The heavy defeat leaves the Knight Riders rooted to the underside of the desk, nonetheless trying to find their first win after two matches.
