Guyana convincingly defeated the Leeward Islands by 122 runs in the Regional Women’s Super50, led by Captain Shemaine Campbelle’s unbeaten 77 runs. A strong bowling performance from Ashmini Munisar, who took 4-12, and Cherry-Ann Fraser, who claimed 3-18, sealed the victory, dismissing the Leeward Islands for 56. Guyana’s next match is against the Windward Islands on March 3.
Guyana’s cricket team achieved a decisive victory in the Regional Women’s Super50 by defeating the Leeward Islands by 122 runs at Warner Park, St. Kitts, marking their second consecutive win in the tournament. Captain Shemaine Campbelle played a pivotal role in the match by scoring an impressive unbeaten 77 runs off 97 deliveries, setting a solid foundation for her team’s total.
Releanna Grimmond contributed significantly with a swift 30 runs, while Ashmini Munisar, who is primarily recognized for her leg-spin bowling, also added 30 runs off 54 balls, helping to stabilize the innings after a brief collapse. Leeward Islands’ bowlers, notably Kimberly Anthony with figures of 3-20, alongside spinners Sainavi Kambalapalli (2-30) and Davronique Maynard (2-41), managed to restrict Guyana to a total of 178 all out in 43.5 overs.
In response, the Leeward Islands’ batting lineup crumbled under pressure, failing to put forth a competitive chase. Munisar emerged as the match-winner with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 12 runs in 6.1 overs. Complementing her efforts, Cherry-Ann Fraser captured 3 wickets for 18 runs, while off-spinner Plaffiana Millington delivered an economical performance, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs.
The Leeward Islands struggled significantly and were dismissed for a mere 56 runs in 24.1 overs, with Amanda Edwards being the only player to reach double figures, scoring 13 runs. Looking ahead, Guyana’s next fixture is against the Windward Islands on March 3 at the Conaree Sports Club, set to commence at 10:00 AM.
In other matches on the same day, Barbados achieved a victory over Jamaica by 54 runs, scoring 199-6 in 50 overs while restricting Jamaica to 145 runs all out. Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago triumphed over Windward Islands by nine wickets, chasing down a target of 70 runs with a score of 71-1 in just 16.1 overs.
In summary, Guyana secured a noteworthy victory against the Leeward Islands in the Regional Women’s Super50, primarily driven by the impressive performances of Shemaine Campbelle and Ashmini Munisar. The team’s bowling attack demonstrated exceptional skill, effectively dismantling the opposition’s batting line-up. Guyana will look to maintain their winning momentum in their upcoming match against the Windward Islands.
Original Source: newsroom.gy
