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The Barbados Royals women’s cricket team kicked off their title defense in the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) with a commanding 7-wicket victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The match, held at Providence Stadium, was marked by a dramatic floodlight failure, leading to the implementation of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to adjust the target. The Warriors, having won the toss, opted to bat first under sunny skies. Realeanna Grimmond shone for the Warriors, scoring her maiden WCPL half-century with a stellar 61 off 57 balls, setting a competitive total of 154/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The Royals, however, chased down the revised target of 137 from 18 overs with ease, thanks to a strong top-order performance. Chamari Athapanthtu (29 off 24), Qiana Joseph (22 off 22), and Georgia Redmayne (33 off 29) laid a solid foundation. The match reached a tense phase when Courtney Webb was dismissed for just six runs, leaving the Royals at 87-3. However, skipper Chinelle Henry’s explosive 37 off 19 balls, including two fours and four sixes, sealed the victory. This win propelled the Royals to the top of the league table on net run rate, with a game in hand. The early stages of the WCPL suggest a fiercely competitive tournament, with teams closely matched and hard to separate.

In a thrilling encounter at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana, the St. Kitts-Nevis Patriots secured a crucial five-run victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors on Sunday night, keeping their playoff aspirations alive. The Patriots, desperate for a win to remain in contention, posted a modest total of 149/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Pakistani opener Mohammad Rizwan was the standout performer, crafting a resilient 85 off 62 balls, including eight boundaries and three sixes, as wickets fell around him. Gudakesh Motie and Hassan Khan were the most effective bowlers for the Warriors, each claiming two wickets. Opting to bowl first on a sluggish pitch, the Warriors appeared poised for victory during their chase but stumbled in the final stages. The Patriots’ bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Naseem Shah and Waqar Salamkheil each taking two wickets. Shai Hope led the Warriors’ batting effort with a top score of 31. The win propels the Patriots to fifth place in the standings with six points from nine matches, while the Warriors remain in fourth with eight points from seven games. The action continues tomorrow evening as the Guyana Amazon Warriors face the Antigua-Barbuda Falcons at 7:00 p.m. at the same venue.

The inaugural match of the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) witnessed a nail-biting encounter as the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women clinched a narrow six-run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders Women at Providence Stadium. The game, a high-stakes thriller, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last over. Chasing a target of 130, the Knight Riders needed 16 runs off the final six deliveries. However, Kiwi seamer Molly Penfold delivered a composed final over, securing the win for the Warriors with two crucial run-outs and a boundary conceded. Penfold’s calm under pressure ensured the Warriors started their campaign on a high, propelling them to the top of the league table. Deandra Dottin, captain of the Knight Riders, struggled to inspire her team, falling victim to Laura Harris, who was named Player of the Match for her stellar bowling figures of 3/25. Stafanie Taylor was the standout batter for the Warriors, scoring a brisk 45 off 37 balls, while debutant Realeanna Grimmond contributed a steady 33. Despite regular wickets, the Warriors posted a competitive total of 129/7. The Knight Riders’ chase faltered after Lizelle Lee’s dismissal for 36, leading to their eventual downfall. The match, marked by 16 wickets, set the tone for an exciting WCPL season.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – St. Paul’s FC celebrated a historic victory on Sunday, September 7, 2025, as they clinched the National Bank Premier League title with a decisive 2-0 win against RAMS Village Superstars. The match, held at the Technical Center in St. Peters, showcased St. Paul’s unwavering dominance in local football. Goals from Keithroy Freeman and Kalonji Clarke sealed the win, marking the team’s fifth Premier League championship in six seasons and their eighth overall. This victory also secured their second consecutive title, completing a 2-0 sweep in the best-of-three finals. The St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) lauded St. Paul’s for their resilience and championship mindset in a social media statement, while also commending the Village Superstars for their tenacity. However, the triumph was not without controversy, as the club recently faced backlash for publicly criticizing a referee, who has since received support from the local referees’ association.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) kicked off their home campaign in the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a nail-biting five-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) at Providence Stadium. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Warriors restricted TKR to a competitive total of 167 for 5, thanks to a late onslaught by Kieron Pollard, who smashed 54 off just 18 balls. Despite a shaky start in their chase, the Warriors found momentum through Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer, who combined for a crucial 50-run partnership. The match reached a tense climax in the final over, with Dwaine Pretorius hitting a match-winning six off Kieron Pollard to seal the victory. Moeen Ali was instrumental with the ball, conceding just 11 runs in his four overs. The thrilling encounter marked a triumphant start for the Warriors in front of their home crowd.

In a nail-biting encounter at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, the Guyana Amazon Warriors clinched a dramatic four-wicket victory over the Barbados Royals in Game 21 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The match, which extended late into the evening due to rain delays, saw Shai Hope deliver a match-winning performance, anchoring the Warriors’ chase with an unbeaten 62 off just 29 balls.