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Match 3 of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 featured a clash between the Trinbago Knight Riders and the Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on Friday (August 23).
Trinbago Knight Riders bat first
The Warriors won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that saw Trinidad get off to a steady start. Openers Harshitha Samarawickrama and captain Deandra Dottin provided solid contributions with 33 off 28 and 20 off 27 respectively. Jemimah Rodrigues and Jess Jonassen then propelled the Knight Riders past the 100-run mark with their middle-order efforts. Rodrigues scored 26 off 24, while Jonassen added 28 off 23. Their collective performance helped Trinidad post a total of 130/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Chloe-Lesleigh Tryon was the standout bowler for the Warriors, claiming impressive figures of 4/21.
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Jess Jonassen magnificent delivery
The Warriors’ chase began inauspiciously as veteran bowler Jonassen made an early breakthrough, dismissing opener Natasha McLean for a duck in the very first over. Jonassen’s delivery had just the right amount of flight and variation, causing McLean to went for a lofted shot. The ball sneaked between bat and pad, rattling the stumps and leaving McLean out without scoring. This early setback put the Warriors on the back foot, setting the stage for a challenging run chase.
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Jess Jonassen on target for our Massy Play of the Day 🎯
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Recovery and dominance by Guyana Amazon Warriors
Despite the early loss, the Warriors rallied with a determined performance from their captain Lauren Winfield-Hill and Erin Burns. Winfield-Hill played a mature innings of 46 off 47 balls, striking at a rate of 97.87 with four boundaries. Burns was particularly aggressive, scoring a blistering 78 off just 48 deliveries, including 10 fours. The combined efforts of Winfield-Hill and Burns ensured that the Warriors chased down the target with ease. They secured a convincing victory by eight wickets with 16 balls to spare, showcasing their batting prowess and resilience under pressure.
