In a landmark moment for Caribbean women’s cricket, the Leeward Islands Stormers have clinched their inaugural Cricket West Indies Women’s T20 Blaze championship. The historic victory was sealed with a tense six-run triumph over Barbados in a weather-disrupted final that required the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to determine the outcome.
The championship match saw the Stormers successfully defend a modest total of 111 for six despite challenging conditions. The team’s performance drew immediate recognition from Senator Michael Freeland, who celebrated the achievement as a testament to athletic excellence and regional pride.
Central to the Stormers’ victory was the extraordinary performance of Hector, who dominated the tournament with exceptional skill. Her remarkable contribution of 58 runs in the final earned her an unprecedented quadruple honor recognition: Player of the Match, Tournament Most Valuable Player, Best All-Rounder, and Best Batter awards.
Senator Freeland emphasized the broader significance of the team’s accomplishment, noting that their demonstration of grit, discipline, and composure under pressure sets a powerful example for aspiring female athletes throughout Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Leeward Islands region. The Senator predicted that this victory would catalyze increased participation and investment in women’s cricket programs across the Caribbean.