In a show of dominance, unbeaten Jamaica moved nearer to clinching the Girls’s T20 Blaze title and a possible double within the event after thrashing closest rivals Trinidad and Tobago by eight wickets within the first recreation of a triple-header in St Kitts on Saturday.
Coming into the match on the again of three successive victories, Jamaica, the lately topped Super50 Cup champions, showcased their prowess by limiting Trinidad and Tobago to 98 for eight off their 20 overs earlier than comfortably chasing down the goal with 17 balls to spare.
Natasha McLean led the cost for Jamaica’s run chase, smashing 41 runs from 34 balls with eight boundaries, whereas receiving useful assist from West Indies teammates Rashada Williams (29) and Chedean Nation (21 not out).
Jamaica prolonged their lead within the event standings
With this victory, Jamaica prolonged their lead within the event standings, now sitting on 17 factors, 4 away from Trinidad and Tobago and the Leeward Islands, each on 9 factors.
Trinidad and Tobago, despatched in to bat at Warner Park, have been anchored by a valiant unbeaten 44 from captain and opener Britney Cooper. Nonetheless, lack of assist from the remainder of the batting line-up led to their downfall, with just one different participant reaching double figures.
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Jamaica’s bowling assault was led by off-spinner Vanessa Watts, who claimed three wickets for 10 runs, supported by seamer Chinelle Henry (2-19) and off-spinner Stafanie Taylor (2-31) who each grabbed two wickets every.
In response, Jamaica’s dominance continued as McLean’s explosive batting laid the muse for victory, forming essential partnerships with Williams and Nation to safe a convincing win over Trinidad and Tobago.
