By Anas Ahmed 
Match Context: Royals vs Riders – WCPL 2025, Match 6 Preview
The Barbados Royals Women (BAR-W) are flying high with 3 wins in 3 games, sitting comfortably at the top of the table. In stark contrast, Trinbago Knight Riders Women (TKR-W) are yet to open their account, losing all three matches so far.
This clash is not just about two points – for Royals, it’s a chance to seal early qualification to the final, while Riders desperately need a win to keep their campaign alive.
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date & Time: September 16, 2025, 3:00 PM Local Time
Fixture: Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2025 – League Stage
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
- Royals: ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
- Riders: ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Royals are on a 4-match winning streak, while Riders have lost 4 in a row.
Players to Watch
Barbados Royals Women
- Chamari Athapaththu – Leading from the front, 209 runs @ 34.83 avg, plus 10 wickets @ 4.95 econ. The all-rounder is Royals’ biggest asset.
- Qiana Joseph – Consistent contributor with 177 runs, steadying the middle order.
- Aaliyah Alleyne – Strike bowler with 12 wickets @ 14.5 SR, effective in both powerplay and death overs.
Trinbago Knight Riders Women
- Deandra Dottin – Experienced powerhouse, 242 runs @ 105.67 SR, key if Riders want a turnaround.
- Jess Jonassen – Reliable all-rounder, 129 runs & 7 wickets, though needs to step up with the bat.
- Samara Ramnath – Picked 8 wickets @ 5.94 econ, Riders’ most economical bowler.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
- 10 Sep 2025 – Royals won by 59 runs
- 30 Aug 2024 – Royals won by 4 wickets
- 28 Aug 2024 – Riders won by 4 wickets
- 23 Aug 2024 – Royals won by 7 wickets
- 06 Sep 2023 – Riders won by 13 runs
The Royals have won 3 of the last 4 meetings, clearly dominating recent encounters.
Pitch & Conditions – Providence Stadium
- Balanced pitch with something for both batters and spinners.
- Women’s games here have typically seen scores in the 130–150 range.
- Dew factor may come into play in the second innings.
Key Battles
- Athapaththu vs Dottin – Two power hitters who can define the match.
- Alleyne vs Jonassen – Bowling leaders with a knack for breakthroughs.
- Royals’ batting depth vs Riders’ fragile middle order – Could be the decisive factor.
Prediction Royals vs Riders – WCPL 2025, Match 6
- Royals are in top form, with Athapaththu’s all-round brilliance and Alleyne’s consistency.
- Riders have experience but lack momentum and confidence.
Favorites: Barbados Royals Women – unless Dottin produces something special.
Zainab Shafiq