CG United Women’s Super50 Cup: Munisar, Campbell lead Guyana to victory
Ashmini Munisar’s 5-fer helped Guyana’s Senior Women rebound to their winning ways on Monday, as the West Indies Under-19 Captain inspired a 61-run victory over Trinidad and Tobago’s Women.
After failing to show up against the Barbados Women on Friday last, the Guyanese capitalised on the weekend’s rest, to come back stronger with bat and ball at the Conaree Sports Club, St Kitts and Nevis.
Munisar’s 5-15 in 8 overs was the chief architect in Trinidad’s demise for just 95 in 42 overs. Niya Latchman assisted with 2-24 in 8 overs, while Shabika Gajnabi took 1-17 in 6 overs.
Samara Ramnath was the top scorer for Trinidad and Tobago in the chase, hitting 20 from 52 deliveries. Shunelle Sawh was next best, with 18 from 36 balls, while Selene Oneil and Kirbyina Alexander pitched in with 16 runs off 53 balls and 14 off 46 deliveries respectively.
However, Guyana’s compact bowling line-up ensured that no other Trinidadian batter got past 5 runs, as they fell 61 runs short of their target.
Earlier in the day, Trinidad won the toss and sent Guyana in to bat first. While the Guyanese batting has been on a see-saw the entire tournament, Monday was one of the better days with bat in hand.
The Guyanese women went back to winning ways on Monday
Captain Shemaine Campbell once again led from the front with an 81-ball 52 before being trapped by Karishma Ramharack.
Gajnabi hit 33 in 58 deliveries, while the next best score of 11 came off the bat of Munisar. Guyana took a chance on switching up the opening pair and although they did not press on, Mandy Mangru and Realanna Grimmond both contributed 10 in 27 and 41 balls respectively.
By the end of their 50 overs, Guyana got to 156 for 8.
Ramharack was the pick of the Trinidadian bowlers, claiming 3-26 in 10 overs. LeeAnn Kirby had 2 scalps for 24 runs in 10 overs, while Steffie Soogrim, Brianna Harricharan, and Ramnath picked up one wicket each.
Guyana’s next assignment in the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup will be against table leaders Jamaica at the St Paul’s Sports Complex, Basseterre on Wednesday, March 13. The winner of that match will likely determine the 2024 champions of the regional tournament.
