CWI T20 Blaze: Guyana’s Title Defence Ends at Hands of Barbados

Guyana’s Women failed to retain their Cricket West Indies (CWI) T20 Blaze title after going down to an in-form Barbados side in Match 14 at the Arnos Vale Playing Field on Wednesday afternoon.
After winning the toss and electing to field, Guyana produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Barbados to 92 for 8 from their 20 overs. Barbados captain Aaliyah Alleyne anchored the innings with an unbeaten 38 from 36 balls, striking two fours.

Left-arm spinner Kaysia Schultz delivered her best performance of the tournament, leading the Guyana bowling attack with outstanding figures of 4 for 13 from her four overs. Plaffiana Millington, Sheneta Grimmond, Ashmini Munisar, and Shabika Gajnabi each chipped in with one wicket.
In reply, Guyana’s batting once again failed to fire as they were bowled out for 70 in 19.4 overs. Gajnabi was the lone bright spot with the bat, finishing unbeaten on 41 from 44 deliveries, which included two fours and a six.
Barbados’ bowling was spearheaded by Theanny Herbert-Mayers, who returned figures of 3 for 16 from her four overs. Aaliyah Alleyne, Naijanni Cumberbatch, and Keila Elliott provided excellent support, picking up two wickets apiece.
Barbados secured a 22-run victory to book their place in the final, where they will face the Leeward Islands. Guyana will now contest Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place playoff today at 14:30h.