Get ready for an epic showdown as the Barbados Royals Women take on the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2023 final. Set your alarms for September 11, 2023, at 1.00 am IST, as the action unfolds at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
Barbados Royals Women vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Match Preview
In the league stages of the WCPL 2023, the Barbados Royals Women showcased their prowess by clinching victories in three out of four games, ultimately securing the top spot on the points table. However, their momentum was briefly halted as they faced defeat in their last encounter against the Trinbago Knight Riders Women. Now, they are gearing up to make a resounding comeback and unite as a formidable force in the upcoming final against the Royals Women.
In the previous match, skipper Hayley Matthews exhibited her bowling skills by capturing two crucial wickets. Nevertheless, the rest of the bowling unit struggled to contain the Knight Riders Women, who posted a challenging total of 155 runs. In response, Matthews (45) and Gaby Lewis (62) contributed valiantly with the bat, but the other batswomen failed to rise to the occasion. Consequently, the Royals Women fell short of the target by a margin of 13 runs.
Conversely, the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women had a mixed run in the league stages, securing victory in two matches and facing defeat in an equal number. However, they clinched a thrilling win against the Trinbago Knight Riders Women in their last league game, sealing their spot in the tournament’s grand final. As they look ahead to the championship clash against the Royals Women, they aim to replicate the same level of performance that led them to victory in their previous encounter.
Their bowlers delivered a spectacular performance by bundling out the Knight Riders Women for a mere total of 72 runs. Karishma Ramharack emerged as the standout bowler with figures of 3/12 in her allotted four overs. The Amazon Warriors Women then showcased their batting prowess, with Sophie Devine playing a scintillating innings of 38* off just 19 balls. This impressive display allowed them to chase down the target in a mere 7.3 overs, securing their place in the final with authority.
Barbados Royals Women and Guyana Amazon Warriors Weather Report
As for the weather in Tarouba, anticipate temperatures ranging from 26 to 33 degrees Celsius, with persistent humidity throughout the day during the Barbados Royals Women vs. Guyana Amazon Warriors Women clash.
Barbados Royals Women vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Pitch Report
Brian Lara Stadium’s pitch is a spinner’s paradise, demanding patience from the batsmen in the initial stages before allowing them to unleash their strokes once they find their rhythm. Spinners will undoubtedly be pivotal on this surface.
Barbados Royals Women vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Predicted XI
Barbados Royals Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Gaby Lewis, Rashada Williams (wk), Erin Burns, Laura Harris, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chedean Nation, Trishan Holder, Vanessa Watts, Amanda-Jade Wellington, and Jahzara Claxton.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Women: Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Stafanie Taylor (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Natasha McLean, Shabika Gajnabi, Shreyanka Patil, Sheneta Grimmond, Karishma Ramharack, Shabnim Ismail, and Shakera Selman.
Dream11 Team for Barbados Royals Women vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Women
Wicketkeeper: Rashada Williams,
Captain: Sophie Devine,
Batters: Hayley Matthews, Natasha McLean, Shemaine Campbelle,
Bowlers: Amanda-Jade Wellington, Karishma Ramharack, Shabnim Ismail,
All-rounders: Stafanie Taylor, Gaby Lewis, Suzie Bates
Where to watch Barbados Royals Women vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Women?
| COUNTRY | BROADCAST CHANNEL |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports/Fancode |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| Bangladesh | T-Sports |
| USA/Canada | Willow |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Middle East | Etisalat |
| Caribbean | SportsMax (Pan Caribbean) |
| Trinidad & Tobago | TV6 |
| Guyana | GTV |
| Saint Lucia | Helen TV |
| Grenada | GBN |
| Antigua & Barbuda | CNS |
| Barbados | CBC |
