The Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2025 final promises to be a thrilling contest as Barbados Royals Women take on Guyana Amazon Warriors Women at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, on the 17th of September 2025, starting at 11:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Barbados Royals have dominated the tournament so far, winning all four of their group matches, led by their star all-rounders Chinelle Henry and Chamari Athapaththu, whose consistent batting and bowling performances have been crucial. Meanwhile, Guyana Amazon Warriors, finishing second in the points table with two wins out of four, will look to draw on the home advantage and key players like skipper Shemaine Campbelle and power-hitter Laura Harris to upset the favorites in this high-stakes showdown.
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
Guyana Amazon Warriors Women’s Cricket Team
Dane van Niekerk, Molly Penfold, Laura Harris, Amy Hunter, Stafanie Taylor, Ashmini Munisar, Cherry Ann Fraser, Chedean Nation, Plaffiana Millington, Kaysia Schultz, Shemaine Campbelle, Karishma Ramharack, Nyia Latchman, Britney Cooper, Realeanna Grimmond
Players to watch out:
Chinelle Henry
In 13 games with the Barbados Royals, Chinelle Henry has amassed 148 runs at a strike rate of 104.96 in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). She has hit 14 fours and 6 sixes, but she’s yet to reach a fifty or a hundred. She has claimed seven wickets with the ball at an economy rate of 6.03 and an average of 25.85. She remains an important player in the WCPL because of her all-round talents.
Chamari Athapaththu
Leading Sri Lankan cricketer Chamari Athapaththu is renowned for her aggressive hitting and off-spin bowling. Athapaththu has participated in 10 games in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), scoring 319 runs at a strike rate of 101.26, including two half-centuries, and registered the highest of 89, coming in her most recent game. She has continued to play as an aggressive batting all-rounder, also taking 10 wickets.
Shemaine Campbelle
A dynamic batter from West Indies, Shemaine Campbelle also keeps wickets and is renowned for her reliable batting. Campbelle has played 15 WCPL games, scoring 186 runs at an average of 20.66, with the highest of 47*. She has hit 12 fours and 3 sixes and taken 6 catches and 2 stumpings as a wicketkeeper. Her contributions behind the stumps and with the bat make her a crucial all-round presence.
Laura Harris
Laura Harris is an Australian right-handed batter known for her dynamic and aggressive style. She has been a key member of Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League and has also played in the WCPL. Harris has played 14 matches, scoring 158 runs at a batting average of 12.15, with a strike rate of 192.68. Besides batting, she has contributed in the field with 5 catches and 4 wickets with the ball with best bowling figures of 3 for 25.
Pitch:
The Guyana wicket 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, making it important for bowlers to maintain discipline and control.
Weather:
The weather in Guyana is mostly cloudy with a temperature around 29°C (85°F) and humidity at 62%. Winds are blowing southeast at about 9 mph, offering a gentle breeze. The day is expected to be hot with some sun breaking through the clouds. There is no precipitation forecasted, promising an uninterrupted final.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Chinelle Henry, Sheneta Grimmond, Qiana Joseph, Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Redmayne, Dane van Niekerk, Laura Harris, Amy Hunter, Cherry Ann Fraser, Chedean Nation
Match Details:
Date – September 17, 2025
Time – 11:30 PM IST
Venue – Providence Stadium, Guyana
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
