KINGSTOWN – In a heart-stopping finale to the 2025 Cricklet West Indies (CWI) T20 Blaze, Guyana Women triumphed over Jamaica in a dramatic Super Over finish after both teams were deadlocked at 122 runs in regulation play at Arnos Vale in St Vincent on Sunday night.
Jamaica, sent in to bat after Guyana won the toss, were held to 122-5 thanks to a disciplined bowling effort led by Nyia Latchman, who bagged 2-11 and Ashmini Munisar, claiming 2-26.
Chedean Nation anchored the innings with a steady 35, while Abigail Bryce’s unbeaten 32 and Jodian Morgan’s 27 pushed Jamaica to a competitive total.
Guyana’s chase mirrored their opponents, finishing at 122-5. Shemaine Campbelle led the fightback with a composed 54, supported by Realeanna Grimmond’s crucial 46 after early stumbles.
Jamaica’s bowlers kept things tight, with Chinelle Henry bagging 1-12 and Jodian Morgan 2-25, standing out.
With the scores level, the match went into a Super Over. Guyana posted 8 runs, with Vanessa Watts striking to remove Shabika Gajnabi for three. Captain Campbelle with three and Grimmond with two runs ensured Guyana got eight off their power play over.
Needing nine for victory, Jamaica crumbled under pressure with Henry falling for a duck, Nation was run out for two, and they managed just 3 for 2, sealing a historic title win for Guyana in a nail-biting finish.
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Summarised scores
JAMAICA WOMEN 122/5 (20 overs) (Chedean Nation 35, Abigail Bryce 32 not out, Jodian Morgan 27; Nyia Latchman 2-11, Ashmini Munisar 2-26) vs GUYANA WOMEN 122/5 (20 overs) (Shemaine Campbelle 54, Realeanna Grimmond 46; Jodian Morgan 2-25, Celina Whyte 1-10, Chinelle Henry 1-12).
Guyana won in a Super Over.