Precision Sports Women’s T20 tournament ends in draw
– as 3 matches were washed out by rain
A five-match series was organised by Precision Sports as the Women’s T20 Cricket series between Combined Forces (Guyana) and Hibiscus Women’s Cricket Club from Trinidad and Tobago was badly affected by inclement weather.
In the opening game of the series at the Malteenoes Sports Club Ground in Georgetown, the Combined Forces won by 6 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
(Left) Varuni Pitamber – Most Runs (Middle) Sherica Campbell – Player of the Tournament (Right) Naomi Barkoye – Most Runs
The Trinidadian side would go on to tie the series at 1-1, also winning by 6 wickets. However, torrential rainfall in the city resulted in the other three scheduled matches being washed out as the rain played spoilsport.
Organisers Nidia Andrews and Jamella Chesney expressed their gratitude to everyone who made their tournament possible via a social media post on Instagram.
Naomi Barkoye receiving her most runs award from Mrs Candice Shade of the High Commission of Trinidad & Tobago
“After nine months of thoughtful planning, we were officially able to carry out the Precision Sport Women’s Cricket Tournament. With a lot of unexpected twists and turns, we still persevered. Out of the five expected games between Combined Forces and Hibiscus, we were only able to complete two, as the series ended 1-1 due to the rainy weather.”
The media post continued by saying, “We would like to thank everyone who made this tournament possible because despite the few numbers of games that were able to be played, we saw that there was a lot of talent and untapped potential in each player and look forward to providing more cricket for the ladies.”
Sherica Campbell was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and was given a complete “Moon Walker” cricket kit, which included batting pads, arm guards, chest guards, and a helmet. Varuni Pitamber, who took the most wickets, and Naomi Barkoye, who scored the most runs, were also given trophies. The two teams split the $200,000 prize money.
Andrews also states that “We hope to receive more support going into next year when we take Combined Forces on tour to be a part of The Precision Sports Women’s Cricket Tournament, which will be held in Trinidad and Tobago.”
