Guyana Amazon Warriors Crowned WCPL 2026 Champions; Chedean Nation and Chloe Tryon Help Franchise Seal Maiden Title
The Guyana Amazon Warriors Women secured their historic maiden Women's Caribbean Premier League title, defeating Trinbago Knight Riders Women by two wickets in a thrilling final at Kensington Oval on September 17.
The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, bore witness to a historic moment on Thursday, September 17, as the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women clinched their maiden Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) title. In a thrilling final encounter, the Warriors successfully chased down the Trinbago Knight Riders Women's target of 146, ultimately triumphing by two wickets with three balls to spare, thanks to pivotal performances from Chedean Nation and captain Chloe Tryon.
Guyana Amazaon Warriors Win WCPL 2026
Congratulations to the WCPL26 Champions, the Guyana Amazon Warriors! 🏆🇬🇾#WCPL26 #TKRvGAW #WCPL26Final #ShesIn #Limacol pic.twitter.com/ZfAS1dDYtx
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 17, 2026
Trinbago Knight Riders Set Competitive Target
Having won the toss and elected to bat first, the Trinbago Knight Riders Women posted a challenging total of 145 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma was the cornerstone of their innings, scoring a valuable 39 runs off 34 deliveries, including two fours and two sixes. She was well supported by Shikha Pandey, who accelerated with 27 runs from just 17 balls (2x4, 2x6), and Marizanne Kapp, who blazed a quick 25 off 10 deliveries (2x4, 2x6). The Warriors' bowling attack was spearheaded by South African pacer Shabnim Ismail, who was exceptionally economical, bagging two wickets for just 18 runs from her four overs. Shamilia Connell also contributed with a wicket for 18 runs.
Guyana Amazon Warriors' Dramatic Chase
The chase for the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women was fraught with tension and twists. Losing Eboni Brathwaite early, Tazmin Brits anchored the initial part of the innings with 22 runs off 29 balls. However, a middle-order wobble saw the Warriors slump to 71 for 6, seemingly out of the contest. It was then that captain Chloe Tryon stepped up, displaying aggressive intent with a crucial 32 runs from just 18 balls, embellished with four fours and a six, before falling in the 17th over. Her dismissal brought Chedean Nation to the forefront, who then played an unbeaten match-winning innings. Nation smashed 39 not out off just 21 balls, featuring an impressive four sixes, guiding her team through the nail-biting final overs. Her composure and power-hitting were instrumental in navigating the Warriors past the finish line at 149 for 8 with 19.3 overs played. For the Knight Riders, Deandra Dottin, Karishma Ramharack, and Shikha Pandey each picked up two wickets, but their efforts weren't enough to contain the Warriors' late surge. Shadab Khan Hat-Trick Video: Watch Pakistan Spinner Pick 3 in 3 For First-Time in CPL.
Key Performances
- Chedean Nation (GAWW): 39* runs off 21 balls (0x4, 4x6)
- Chloe Tryon (GAWW): 32 runs off 18 balls (4x4, 1x6)
- Sushma Verma (TKRW): 39 runs off 34 balls (2x4, 2x6)
- Shabnim Ismail (GAWW): 4 overs, 0 maidens, 18 runs, 2 wickets
- Shikha Pandey (TKRW): 4 overs, 0 maidens, 33 runs, 2 wickets
The Guyana Amazon Warriors Women's triumph marks a significant milestone for the franchise, securing their first WCPL title through a collective display of resilience and timely individual brilliance. This memorable victory culminates an exciting 2026 Women's Caribbean Premier League campaign.
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