Tryon, Matthews, Dottin eagerly anticipating WCPL playoff battle

The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Women and Barbados Tridents will renew their rivalry when they meet in the lone playoff match of the 2026 Limacol Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, today from 10:00h, with a place in the final against Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) at stake.
Guyana Captain Chloe Tryon believes her team has found its rhythm at the right time after an inconsistent start to the tournament, with the Warriors entering the playoff on the back of a morale-boosting victory over Barbados in their final league match.
Tryon acknowledged the quality of TKR, who have won the WCPL title for three consecutive years, but said the Warriors are now focused on building momentum and carrying their improved form into the playoff.

“We probably didn’t start the tournament the way we wanted to, but I think we’re finding our groove in the right areas at the right moments.” Tryon said, “For us, just getting that momentum going into a playoff was just so important for us.”
The Warriors’ Captain also pointed to the depth within her batting line-up, with several players making valuable contributions at different stages of the competition.
She highlighted the performances of Shemaine Campbelle, Tazmin Brits and Nadine de Klerk, noting that the flexibility within the squad has allowed players to step up when required.
Tryon shared in a pre-playoff interview, “I just think the flexibility in the team is really good. I feel like the girls are clear on what we’re trying to do. Players are putting up their hands, which is really good for us, and it’s kind of giving us that long depth in the batting line-up.”
For Barbados, Captain Hayley Matthews sees Wednesday’s encounter as another opportunity to make history, with the Tridents aiming to become the first team to reach every WCPL final.
The Tridents were beaten by Guyana during the league phase, but Matthews expects a completely different contest with a place in the final on the line.
“We’re playing against Guyana again, who just got the better of us in that first group stage match,” Matthews expressed, “but yeah, I think we’re really looking forward to it. It’s going to be a big game. It’s going to be exciting. It’s going to be fun. But it’s also going to be a big challenge for us.”
Matthews believes Barbados’ experience in high-pressure matches could prove valuable, particularly for the younger members of the squad.
She said repeated exposure to pressure situations teaches players how to remain composed when matches are finely balanced and encourages the younger players to trust the work they have put in during training.Meanwhile, TKR Captain Deandra Dottin will have the luxury of watching Wednesday’s playoff knowing her side has already secured a place in the final.
TKR were the first team to qualify for the championship match under the new WCPL format, giving them an opportunity to prepare for the title decider while Guyana and Barbados battle for the remaining spot.
Dottin said lifting the trophy would be a special reward for a team that has remained determined despite the disappointment of last season.
Dottin divulged, “To how we went last year, to come in now to be the first team to qualify in the playoffs, you know, and going straight to the final, it’s a really good feeling.”
The TKR skipper also wants her side’s character to be remembered should they complete their campaign with the trophy.
“If we lift that trophy this year, what I want people to remember is that we are a never say never team,” Dottin shared. “We’re actually determined. We’re actually hungry.”
With TKR already waiting in the final, Wednesday’s playoff promises another important chapter in the growing rivalry between the Warriors and Tridents, with both sides seeking to keep their championship aspirations alive.