Massy CPL 2023: Guyana Amazon Warriors Women return to action tomorrow at 15:30h

By Brandon Corlette

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women will be aiming to bounce back from their opening defeat in the 2023 Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a win in the rematch against Barbados Royals Women tomorrow, Sunday September 3, at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown Barbados from 15:30h Eastern Caribbean Time.
Sophie Devine was a shining light for the Warriors in the first match, scoring an unbeaten 103 and claiming 1-20 in her four overs of medium pace. Speaking after her ‘player of the match’ effort, which went in vain, Devine said the Warriors’ bowling was poor.
“Mixed emotions for the team. I think we had enough runs on the board, but Barbados were outstanding. Hayley Matthews, Gabby Lewis was outstanding, and Laura Harris, who can strike the ball, from ball one. It was a good game of cricket, that did not go our way,” she said.
“I think there (are) still opportunities with the bat where he probably lost a little bit of momentum; so, we could have done a bit hard in the middle. With the ball, I think we missed our areas. We were poor at times; when we spoke about certain plans for batters, we did not execute, and you cannot afford to miss in this competition, you will get punished,” Devine has said.
Devine also noted that the Women’s CPL is important for the growth of women’s cricket in general.
“Lots of learning for us, and great that we have a couple more games to go. It is awesome to be a part of the CPL. I heard some good things last year, and the more it gets seen in the public eye, the more players will be willing to come over. It is great that the standard of women’s cricket continues to grow, and I think this is another opportunity for players to make their mark,” she said.
The Women’s CPL will move to Trinidad and Tobago after Sunday’s game. Warriors will play Trinbago Knight Riders on Tuesday September 5 from 15:00h Eastern Caribbean Time.
Barbados Royals Squad: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Laura Harris, Chinelle Henry, Trishan Holder, Qiana Joseph, Marizanne Kapp, Gaby Lewis, Chedean Nation, Vanessa Watts, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Rashada Williams
Guyana Amazon Warriors squad: Stafanie Taylor (c), Suzie Bates, Shemaine Campbelle, Sophie Devine, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Sheneta Grimmond, Shabnim Ismail, Djenaba Joseph, Natasha McLean, Ashmini Munisar, Shreyanka Patil, Karishma Ramharack, Kaysia Schultz, Shakera Selman.
Trinbago Knight Riders squad: Deandra Dottin (c), Shamilia Connell, Britney Cooper, Mignon du Preez, Zaida James, Fran Jonas, Marie Kelly, Lee-Ann Kirby, Kycia Knight, Kyshona Knight, Anisa Mohammed, Carena Noel, Orla Prendergast, Samara Ramnath, Shunelle Sawh.