Game 3: Taylor, Fraser lead Warriors to second win of the day
Led by another top innings for captain Stafanie Taylor and a three-wicket haul from Guyana’s very own Cherry-Ann Fraser, Guyana Amazon Warriors Women won their second match of the day by five wickets.
Rashada Williams and Stafanie Taylor led the batting
Batting first, Royals posted 58-6 in 9.3 overs, with overseas star Chloe Tyron scoring 24. She was the lone batter to reach double figures, as right-arm seamer Fraser claimed 3-6 in her two overs.
With only six batters allowed in this format, the Royals posted a below-par total as Warriors’ bowlers kept it tight. Shamilia Connell and Ayabonga Khaka had one wicket each.
In response, GAW Women reached 59-1 in the eighth over. Taylor, batting at number three, top-scored with an unbeaten 33, while Rashada Williams scored 22 not out.
The Women’s tournament will continue today, Thursday August 25, with Royals taking on Trinbago Knight Riders at 15:00h. For the men’s team, GAW will take on St Lucia Kings from 10:00h today in St Kitts.
