T&T Maintain Unbeaten Run in CWI Rising Stars Championship

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Trinidad & Tobago continued their dominant march through the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship on Tuesday, securing their third consecutive victory with a crushing ten-wicket demolition of the Windward Islands at the Liberta Sports Club.

In a display of sheer bowling prowess, T&T skittled the Windwards for a paltry 52 runs in just 19.4 overs. The star of the show was Samara Ramnath, who produced a sensational spell to claim 4-10, including a hat trick, as she ripped through the middle order.

Jaeda Tyrell 16 and Kaela George 12 offered the only notable resistance for the Windwards.

Any hopes of a miraculous defence were quickly extinguished as Ramnath returned with the bat to smash an unbeaten 27, sharing an unbroken 53-run opening stand with Amrita Ramtahal 18 not out to chase down the target in a mere 6.3 overs. The win keeps T&T perfect at the top of the standings.

Meanwhile, at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, Jamaica bounced back from a mid-innings wobble to secure their second straight win, edging out Guyana by 21 runs in a tense affair.

Batting first, the Jamaicans posted 103 all out in 19.4 overs. Sashane Ricketts top-scored with 22, while Shamara Hall (retired hurt) and Zariah Blair contributed 13 runs each. Danellie Manns was the pick of the Guyanese bowlers, finishing with tidy figures of 2-11.

In reply, Guyana’s chase never quite gained the required momentum, despite a decent start. Akeela Stephen fought valiantly with 18, and Sarah Bheir added 12, but the Jamaican attack proved too disciplined. Neveah Webley led the wicket-takers with 3-19, ensuring Guyana were restricted to 82 all out in 17.2 overs.

The day’s other fixture saw Barbados Women record a resounding 90-run victory over the Leeward Islands at the same venue.

Barbadian opener Eboni Brathwaite was the undisputed star, carving a magnificent unbeaten 135 to propel her side to a mammoth 262-2 in their 20 overs. Zaniyah Bruce remained not out on 20 alongside her.

Faced with a daunting target, the Leewards managed a respectable 116-3 in reply, with Zara Skerritt hitting an unbeaten 37 and Innka Wilson 28, but they were always well adrift of the required run rate. Camia Matthew-Brome took 1-5 for the Bajans.