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The Guyana Amazon Warriors have been crowned 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) champions after producing a remarkable two-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders in a dramatic final at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Chasing 146 for victory, the Amazon Warriors reached 149/8 in 19.3 overs, completing their first-ever WCPL title after a tense finish. @Sportskeeda Knight Riders post competitive 145/6 After winning the toss, Trinbago Knight Riders opted to bat and posted 145/6 from their 20 overs, setting Guyana a challenging target. Sushma Verma top-scored with 39 from 34 deliveries, while Shikha Pandey contributed 27 from 17 balls. Marizanne Kapp provided valuable late acceleration with 25 from just 10 deliveries, helping the Knight Riders finish strongly.  For the Amazon Warriors, Proteas fast bowler Shabnim Ismail played a key role with the ball, finishing with 2/18 from her four overs. Her wickets helped keep the Knight Riders from posting an even large...

The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League as Barbados Tridents take on Guyana Amazon Warriors in the tournament’s playoff on Wednesday, 16 September. The crucial encounter will take place at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, with the winner earning the right to face the Trinbago Knight Riders in the WCPL final on 17 September. Shabnim Ismail The revamped 2026 WCPL features four teams for the first time following the introduction of Jamaica Empress. Under the new format, the team finishing at the top of the standings progresses directly to the final, while the second- and third-placed teams meet in a playoff to determine the second finalist. With Trinbago Knight Riders already securing their place in the final, Barbados and Guyana now face a winner-takes-all battle for the remaining spot. The playoff is scheduled for 16:00 South African time, giving both teams little room for error. The winner will return to Kensington Oval the follo...

The Trinbago Knight Riders continued their impressive start to the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Jamaica Empress, securing back-to-back wins. @TKRiders Jamaica Empress posted 100/8 in their 20 overs, but the Knight Riders made light work of the chase, reaching 104/1 in just 11.1 overs to seal victory with 53 balls remaining. Kapp shines for the Knight Riders South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp was instrumental with the ball, delivering a superb spell of 4 overs, 2 maidens, 6 runs and 1 wicket. Kapp’s remarkable economy rate of 1.50 runs per over helped keep Jamaica Empress under pressure throughout their innings. Her two maidens were a further reflection of her exceptional control and experience in T20 cricket. Mlaba claims a wicket for Jamaica Empress On the opposite side, fellow Proteas star Nonkululeko Mlaba featured for Jamaica Empress and also managed to make an impact with the ball. Mlaba finished with 1 wicket for 34 runs, ...

Nonkululeko Mlaba has established herself as one of South Africa’s most dependable spin bowlers, combining accuracy, control and the ability to build pressure on opposition batters. Born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on 27 June 2000, Mlaba made her international debut for the Proteas Women in a T20I against India in September 2019. She has since gone on to represent South Africa across T20Is, ODIs and Tests, becoming an important part of the national team’s bowling attack. A decorated international career Mlaba’s rise has been marked by several significant achievements. She was named CSA Women’s Newcomer of the Year in 2020, while her performances at international level have continued to earn recognition. One of her standout achievements came during the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where she played a key role in South Africa’s run to the final and finished among the tournament’s leading wicket-takers. Her Test career has also produced a historic milestone. Mlaba became the first South A...

The 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) got off to an exciting start at Kensington Oval in Barbados, with two closely contested encounters setting the tone for an expanded tournament that now features four franchises, including newcomers Jamaica Empress. © @jamaicaempressw For South African cricket fans, the opening matches provided plenty to follow, with several Proteas stars making their presence felt across both fixtures. Jamaica Empress Edge Guyana Amazon Warriors in DLS Thriller Newcomers Jamaica Empress marked their maiden WCPL campaign with a dramatic one-wicket victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Guyana posted 138/7 from their 20 overs, with Jamaica eventually reaching 136/9 in 19 overs before rain interrupted the contest and handed the newly formed franchise a memorable opening victory. South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba played an important role for Jamaica Empress, producing a disciplined four-over spell in which s...