By Anas Ahmed 
Match Overview Warriors vs Royals – WCPL 2025
The Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2025 continues with an exciting clash as Guyana Amazon Warriors Women take on Barbados Royals Women in the 2nd Match at Providence on September 7, 2025. The Warriors are fresh off a winning start against Trinbago Knight Riders Women and sit top of the table, while the Royals will be playing their first game of the campaign, led by the ever-dangerous Hayley Matthews.
Recent Form
- Guyana Amazon Warriors Women – L, W, L, L, W: Inconsistent overall, but started WCPL 2025 strong with a crucial victory.
- Barbados Royals Women – W, W, W, L, W: One of the most consistent sides in recent WCPL history, with four wins in their last five matches.
Players to Watch – Guyana Amazon Warriors Women (GAW-W)
- Stafanie Taylor – The backbone of Warriors’ batting, 174 runs in 8 games, avg 24.86, SR 108.75.
- Shemaine Campbelle – Middle-order anchor, 119 runs in 10 matches, avg 23.8, SR 100.
- Karishma Ramharack – Key spinner, 9 wickets in 9 games, economy 6.53.
- Ashmini Munisar – Young talent, already showing promise with 3 wickets in 2 matches, strike rate 10.
Players to Watch – Barbados Royals Women (BR-W)
- Hayley Matthews – The star all-rounder, 338 runs in 10 matches (avg 42.25, SR 117.36) plus 18 wickets at 6 econ, SR 12.22. The complete package.
- Chamari Athapaththu – Sri Lankan powerhouse, 129 runs in 4 games, avg 43. Her experience adds depth to the Royals’ batting.
- Aaliyah Alleyne – Handy medium-pacer, 10 wickets in 10 matches, economy 6.86, SR 16.8.
- Hayley Matthews (bowling) – Doubles as Royals’ main strike bowler, making her a genuine MVP contender.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5)
- Aug 2024 – Royals won by 17 runs.
- Aug 2024 – Royals won by 1 wicket.
- Sep 2023 – Royals won by 8 runs.
- Sep 2023 – Royals won by 3 wickets.
- Sep 2023 – Royals won by 6 wickets.
Summary: Last 5 → Royals 5 wins, Warriors 0 wins. A one-sided rivalry dominated by the Royals.
Match Prediction Warriors vs Royals – WCPL 2025
The Warriors come in with momentum after their opening win, but history strongly favors the Royals, who have beaten them in their last five meetings. With Matthews and Athapaththu in top form, Barbados Royals look favorites. However, if Taylor and Ismail (with the ball) step up, the Warriors could finally break the streak.
Prediction: Barbados Royals Women favorites, but Warriors could surprise if their spin attack clicks.
Zainab Shafiq