In a spectacular opening match of the Cricket West Indies Women’s Super50 Cup, Jamaica Women delivered a commanding performance, fueled by stellar batting from Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry, coupled with sharp fielding, to secure a resounding 200-run victory over defending champions Barbados Women in St Kitts on Monday.
Displaying prowess with both bat and ball, Jamaica Women left an indelible mark on the field, effecting three run-outs and a stumping to dismantle the Barbadian batting line-up, which was ultimately bowled out for 89 runs in 37.4 overs while chasing a daunting target of 289.
Despite a promising start from Barbados, reaching 27 for one at the end of the first Power Play, their innings faltered as they slumped to 70 for six by the halfway stage, failing to recover thereafter. Stafanie Taylor led the bowling attack with figures of two for 16, supported by Vanessa Watts who claimed two wickets for 24 runs.
A stellar partnership between Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry
Earlier, Jamaica Women showcased their batting prowess, anchored by a stellar partnership between Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry. Taylor’s impressive knock of 97 runs from 100 balls, complemented by Henry’s aggressive innings of 93 from 69 deliveries, propelled Jamaica to a formidable total of 289 runs in 46.5 overs after opting to bat first.
Despite a shaky start at 43 for three, Taylor orchestrated crucial partnerships, including an 82-run stand with Natasha McLean and another significant collaboration with Chinelle Henry, solidifying Jamaica’s position.
Barbados Women’s bowling effort was led by Aaliyah Alleyne, who claimed three wickets for 24 runs, but it was not enough to contain Jamaica’s batting onslaught.
Thrilling two-wicket win
In other matches, Windward Islands Women secured a thrilling two-wicket win against Trinidad and Tobago Women, thanks to a resilient batting performance led by Jannillea Glasgow and Nerissa Crafton.
Meanwhile, Guyana Women emerged victorious with a 55-run win over hosts Leeward Islands Women, propelled by a destructive bowling spell from Plaffianna Millington.
The tournament continues with more exciting matchups, promising thrilling cricket action in the days ahead.
