Barbados Royals Women and Trinbago Knight Riders Women face off in the final group stage clash of the 2025 Women’s Caribbean Premier League, on the 17th of September 2025, with the Royals already assured of a place in the final alongside Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Knight Riders, having lost all three of their matches so far, play only for pride, while the Royals have a flawless record in the league—making this a high-stakes tune-up before the title decider.
Barbados Royals have emerged as the dominant force this season again, winning every group game and recently edging Guyana Amazon Warriors by 3 runs in a thrilling finish. Their consistent batting, led by Georgia Redmayne and Chamari Athapaththu, and sharp bowling from Shamilia Connell and Afy Fletcher, have made the Royals the team to beat. Trinbago, meanwhile, struggled with top-order collapses and were unable to capitalize on starts from Deandra Dottin and Lizelle Lee, leaving them winless from three attempts.
Squads:
Barbados Royals Women’s Cricket Team
Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Kycia Knight, Steffie Soogrim, Shamilia Connell, Sheneta Grimmond, Qiana Joseph, Trishan Holder, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Redmayne, Courtney Webb, Shreyanka Patil
Trinbago Knight Riders Women’s Cricket Team
Shikha Pandey, Salonee Dangore, Jess Jonassen, Lizelle Lee, Deandra Dottin, Shabika Gajnabi, Shawnisha Hector, Rashada Williams, Nerissa Crafton, Jahzara Claxton, Zaida James, Jannillea Glasgow, Keila Elliot, Abigail Bryce, Samara Ramnath
Players to watch out:
Chinelle Henry
In the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), Chinelle Henry has played 13 matches for the Barbados Royals, scoring 148 runs with a strike rate of 104.96. She has not yet scored a fifty or hundred in the WCPL but has hit 14 fours and 6 sixes. With the ball, she has taken 4 wickets at an average of 39.00 and an economy rate of 6.00. Her all-round contributions continue to make her a valuable player in the WCPL.
Chamari Athapaththu
Chamari Athapaththu is a leading Sri Lankan cricketer known for her aggressive batting and off-spin bowling. In the WCPL, she has played 9 matches, scoring 230 runs at a strike rate of 94.26 including a half century. Her highest score in the WCPL so far is 70. She has also bowled and taken 10 wickets in the league, maintaining her role as an aggressive batting all-rounder.
Deandra Dottin
As the captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders, Deandra Dottin is a vital all-round player. With a strike rate of 109.91, including two half-centuries, she has amassed 377 runs at an average of 26.92 in her 14 games thus far, with the highest of 59. She has demonstrated her effectiveness in the fast-medium pace role as a bowler by taking 5 wickets with economy rate of 8.25. She is a valuable player in the WCPL because of her dynamic abilities with the bat and the ball.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen is a valuable all-round player and a skilled left-arm orthodox spinner from Australia. Known for her reliable bowling and valuable batting contributions, she has been a standout performer in both domestic and international cricket. She has participated in eight games in the WCPL, amassing 129 runs at an average of 16.12 and a strike rate of 97.72, with the top score of 51. With her best bowling numbers of 2/21, she has claimed 7 wickets as a bowler.
Pitch:
The pitch at Guyana National Stadium in Guyana is traditionally known for being balanced but slightly favoring the batters. It offers good bounce and some pace off the surface, allowing stroke-makers to play their game freely. However, as the match progresses, the pitch can assist spinners due to the wear and tear, especially in the middle and later stages.
Weather:
Guyana’s weather forecast predicts partly sunny, warm temperatures, high humidity, slight breeze, cloud cover, and scattered thunderstorms. The temperature is expected to reach 21°C, rising later, promising an uninterrupted game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Jess Jonassen, Deandra Dottin, Shabika Gajnabi, Rashada Williams, Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry, Sheneta Grimmond, Qiana Joseph, Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Redmayne, Shreyanka Patil
Match Details:
Date – September 17, 2025
Time – 1:30 AM IST
Venue – Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
