Defending champions Barbados showcased their resilience with a powerful 19-run victory over Windward Islands within the Girls’s T20 Blaze at Warner Park on Tuesday.
After being put in to bat, Barbados acquired off to a shaky begin, dropping two early wickets. Nevertheless, opener Trishan Holder’s masterful innings turned the tide as she smashed an unbeaten 68 runs off simply 54 deliveries, anchoring Barbados to a aggressive whole of 123 for 5 of their allotted 20 overs.
Holder’s innings was adorned with eight fours and a six, offering the much-needed impetus to the innings. She discovered assist from Aaliyah Alleyne, who contributed a helpful 28 runs. The partnership between Holder and Alleyne, value 54 runs for the third wicket, revived Barbados’ innings after the preliminary setbacks.
In response, Windward Islands confronted an uphill job chasing down the goal set by Barbados. Regardless of a promising begin, Windward Islands struggled to construct substantial partnerships. West Indies leg-spinner Afy Fletcher confirmed resistance with a gritty knock of 28 runs, however lacked assist from the opposite finish.
Disciplined bowling effort
Windward Islands’ innings was dented by Barbados’ disciplined bowling effort, with Erin Deane and Aaliyah Alleyne main the cost with two wickets every. Windward Islands finally managed to attain 104 for eight of their allotted 20 overs, falling brief by 19 runs.
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Barbados’ victory was a testomony to their willpower and combating spirit, particularly after their shock defeat within the opening spherical to Leeward Islands. The win marked Barbados’ first victory within the Girls’s T20 Blaze event, offering them with a much-needed enhance as they give the impression of being to construct momentum within the competitors.
With their robust all-round efficiency, Barbados signaled their intent to defend their title and stay a drive to be reckoned with in girls’s T20 cricket.
