In a remarkable display of resilience, the Windward Islands women’s cricket team decisively overturned their recent T20 Blaze disappointment with a commanding 91-run triumph against defending champions Trinidad and Tobago in their CG United Women’s Super50 Cup opener on January 27th. The match, held at Sion Hill Playing Field in St Vincent and the Grenadines, saw the Windwards post an impressive 225-7 before dismantling their opponents for a mere 134 runs.
Despite losing opener Ashlene Edwards early for just 4 runs after Trinidad and Tobago captain Karishma Ramharack elected to field first, the Windwards built a formidable innings through strategic partnerships. Saint Lucian opener Zaida James established a solid foundation with veteran Afy Fletcher, contributing 38 runs from 85 deliveries before her dismissal.
The innings’ centerpiece emerged through Fletcher’s brilliant collaboration with Jannillea Glasgow, who orchestrated a devastating 101-run partnership in just 14.1 overs. Fletcher eventually departed for a well-crafted 61 runs, while Glasgow demonstrated exceptional stamina, remaining until the final over to accumulate 73 runs from 88 balls, including nine boundaries. Nadia Mohammed emerged as Trinidad’s most effective bowler with figures of 2-42, though her team’s discipline waned with 30 extras conceded.
Trinidad and Tobago’s response proved disastrous from the outset, collapsing to 56-6 within 17 overs against the Windwards’ disciplined bowling attack. Only a late 70-run partnership between Lee-Ann Kirby (31) and captain Ramharack (29) provided temporary resistance before the team folded after 33.2 overs. Fletcher showcased her all-round capabilities with outstanding bowling figures of 4-23 from 8.2 overs, while Glasgow complemented with 2-14 from her four-over spell.
The victory sets an optimistic tone for the Windwards as they prepare to face the Leeward Islands at Cumberland Playing Field on Thursday, who suffered a 79-run defeat against Barbados in their tournament opener.