Warriors vs Knight Riders – WCPL 2025, 1st Match Preview at Providence

Warriors vs Knight Riders WCPL 2025

Match Overview Warriors vs Knight Riders – WCPL 2025, 1st Match

The Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2025 kicks off with a blockbuster clash between Guyana Amazon Warriors Women and Trinbago Knight Riders Women in the 1st Match at Providence on September 6, 2025. Both teams had mixed performances last season, and with fresh squads, the spotlight is on star performers like Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin to set the tone for the tournament.


Recent Form

  • Guyana Amazon Warriors WomenL, L, W, L, L: Struggling for consistency, especially in batting depth.
  • Trinbago Knight Riders WomenL, L, W, W, L: Inconsistent but capable of turning up in big matches.

Players to Watch – Guyana Amazon Warriors Women (GAW-W)

  • Stafanie Taylor – The veteran leader, with 161 runs in 8 matches, averaging 26.83. Her experience in T20s is unmatched.
  • Shemaine Campbelle – Middle-order stabilizer, 130 runs in 10 matches, average 26, strike rate 94.89.
  • Shabnim Ismail – Their strike weapon, with 16 wickets in 9 matches, economy just 5.12, strike rate 12.75.
  • Karishma Ramharack – Key spinner with 8 wickets in 9 games, economy 6.78, useful in middle overs.

Players to Watch – Trinbago Knight Riders Women (TKR-W)

  • Deandra Dottin – The star all-rounder, 285 runs in 9 matches, averaging 31.67 at a strike rate of 108.77. Can change games in a few overs.
  • Shikha Pandey – Indian recruit, with 90 runs in 5 matches and handy with the ball.
  • Samara Ramnath – Promising bowler, 6 wickets in 7 games, economy 6.27.
  • Jess Jonassen – Experienced spinner from Australia, 4 wickets in 5 matches, economy 5.39.

Head-to-Head Record Warriors vs Knight Riders – WCPL 2025, 1st Match

  • Aug 2024 – Match tied, Riders won Super Over.
  • Aug 2024 – Warriors won by 8 wickets.
  • Sep 2023 – Warriors won by 9 wickets.
  • Sep 2023 – Warriors won by 21 runs.
  • Sep 2022 – No result.

Summary: Last 5 → Warriors 3 wins, Riders 1 (via Super Over), 1 NR. The Warriors have dominated this matchup.


Match Prediction Warriors vs Knight Riders – WCPL 2025, 1st Match

With Ismail leading the bowling and Taylor steadying the middle order, the Warriors look strong. However, TKR Women’s power hitters Dottin and Pandey could flip the script if they fire.
Prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors Women start as favorites, but expect a close battle.