Leeward Islands Remain Unbeaten after dismantling Barbados
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Leeward Islands 118/9 Barbados 87/9
The Leeward Islands have extended their flawless start to the 2026 West Indies Women’s T20 Blaze, securing a statement 31-run victory over rivals Barbados at the Arnos Vale Ground.
In a clash between the tournament's top two sides, the Leeward Islands proved their championship credentials by successfully defending a modest total with a masterclass in bowling and ground fielding. The result sees the Stormers move clear at the top of the table as the only undefeated side remaining in Saint Vincent.
After being put in to bat by Barbados, the Leeward Islands found themselves under immediate pressure on a surface that offered plenty for the bowlers. Despite a top-order wobble, Qiana Joseph provided the necessary resistance, top-scoring with a composed 27 from 17 balls.
Bermudian all-rounder Katherine Bean Rosario contributed a vital six runs during a middle-order rebuild, helping her side reach 118-9 in their allotted 20 overs. Barbados’ Naijanni Cumberbatch was the standout with the ball, tearing through the lower order to finish with remarkable figures of 5-15 from her four overs.
Defending 118, the Leeward Islands bowlers produced a collective display of discipline that left Barbados searching for answers. The "stranglehold" that has become a trademark of their 2026 campaign was once again on display as they dried up the boundaries from the opening over.
Barbados never gained momentum, eventually restricted to just 89-9. Asabi Callender offered the only real resistance with 17, but Joseph capped off a brilliant all-round performance by claiming 2-10 with her left-arm spin. The win marks four straight victories for the Leeward Islands, who now look firm favorites to claim the title.
Leeward Islands Inning
..06 (03) Shawnisha Hector b Naijanni Cumberbatch ..27 (17) Qiana Joseph c Shakera Selman b Aaliyah Alleyne ..00 (02) Reniece Boyce c Shamilia Connell b Naijanni Cumberbatch ..12 (11) Amanda Edwards c & b Naijanni Cumberbatch ..22 (29) Jahzara Claxton c Naijanni Cumberbatch b Theanny Herbert-Mayers ..00 (04) Davronique Maynard c & b Naijanni Cumberbatch ..00 (04) Kayzg Boyles LBW Naijanni Cumberbatch ..23 (20) Tonya Martin c Aaliyah Alleyne b Shanika Bruce ..11 (16) Rozel Liburd Not Out ..06 (12) Katherine Bean Rosario b Shanika Bruce ..02 (03) Aaliyah Weekes Not Out ..09 Extras (1b-3lb-4w-1nb) 118 Total for 9 wickets after 20 overs
4.0-0-15-5 Naijanni Cumberbatch 1.0-0-11-0 Allison Gordon 3.0-0-26-0 Shamilia Connell 3.0-0-15-1 Aaliyah Alleyne 4.0-0-23-1 Theanny Herbert-Mayers 2.0-0-10-0 Keila Elliott 3.0-0-14-2 Shanika Bruce
Barbados Inning
..00 (03) Trishan Holder b Shawnisha Hector ..14 (12) Eboni Brathwaite c Qiana Joseph b Jahzara Claxton ..02 (07) Naijanni Cumberbatch c (SUB) b Shawnisha Hector, ..17 (27) Asabi Callender st Reniece Boyce b Amanda Edwards ..15 (18) Aaliyah Alleyne b Qiana Joseph ..04 (07) Shakera Selman c & b Amanda Edwards ..02 (08) Allison Gordon LBW Rozel Liburd ..01 (04) Shamilia Connell st Reniece Boyce b Qiana Joseph ..10 (22) Theanny Herbert-Mayers c b Qiana Joseph b Davronique Maynard ..07 (11) Shanika Bruce Not Out ..00 (01) Keila Elliott Not Out ..15 Extras (5b-1lb-9w) ..87 Total for 9 wickets after 20 overs
Leeward Islands Stay Perfect with Victory over Trinidad
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Trinidad & Tobago 74/9 Leeward Islands 75/6
The Leeward Islands maintained their unblemished start to the West Indies Women’s T20 Blaze after securing a composed four-wicket win over Trinidad & Tobago.
Katherine Bean Rosario and her teammates continued their dominant run, relying on a disciplined bowling display and a steady chase to overcome a stuttering Trinidadian side. The result ensures the Leeward Islands remain the team to beat in this year's competition.
Having won the toss and elected to field, the Leeward Islands immediately put their opponents under pressure. Their "stingy" reputation in the field was well-earned as they suffocated the Trinidad & Tobago batting lineup from the opening over.
Amelia Khan offered the only significant resistance for the Red Force Divas, top-scoring with a patient 17. However, she found little support as wickets fell at regular intervals. Davronique Maynard was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 2-12 from her three overs.
Trinidad & Tobago eventually limped to 74-9 from their allotted 20 overs, a total that always looked below par on a surface that rewarded disciplined line and length.
The pursuit was not entirely without its alarms. Karishma Ramharack produced a masterclass in spin bowling for Trinidad & Tobago, claiming 3-13 and bowling two maidens in her four-over spell to give her side a glimmer of hope.
However, Reniece Boyce proved to be the calming influence the Leeward Islands needed. Her composed knock of 28 anchored the innings and ensured the required run rate never spiralled out of control.
The Leeward Islands eventually reached their target of 75 for the loss of six wickets, with the depth of their lineup proving decisive. Bean Rosario, though padded up, was not required to bat as the middle order saw the game home.
Trinidad & Tobago Inning
..05 (13) Samara Ramnath c Reniece Boyce b Jahzara Claxton ..05 (08) Karishma Ramharack c Davronique Maynard b Shawnisha Hector ..12 (17) Britney Cooper c Jahzara Claxton b Davronique Maynard ..05 (14) Djenaba Joseph Run Out ..06 (14) Anisa Mohammed c Shawnisha Hector b Amanda Edwards ..00 (04) Lee Ann Kirby c Shawnisha Hector b Amanda Edwards ..17 (24) Amelia Khan c & b Rozel Liburd ..01 (04) Kirbyina Alexander Run Out ..01 (03) Brianna Harricharan c Reniece Boyce b Davronique Maynard ..12 (15) Nadia Mohammed Not Out ..00 (04) Shriya Jairam Not Out ..10 Extras (4b-6w) ..74 Total for 9 wickets after 20 overs
..04 (06) Qiana Joseph Run Out ..03 (07) Shawnisha Hector c Djenaba Joseph b Brianna Harricharan ..28 (31) Reniece Boyce c Amelia Khan b Karishma Ramharack ..27 (31) Amanda Edwards c & b Karishma Ramharack ..12 (12) Jahzara Claxton Not Out ..00 (01) Kimberly Anthony c & b Karishma Ramharack ..00 (06) Davronique Maynard b Anisa Mohammed ..00 (03) Rozel Liburd Not Out ..01 Extras (1w) ..74 Total for 6 wickets after 16.1 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-4 (Joseph), 2-26 (Hector), 3-57 (Edwards), 4-63 (Boyce), 5-63 (Anthony), 6-73 (Maynard)
Leverock & Panthers Legends Pro T20 League Schedule
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Kamau Leverock is set to rub shoulders with some of cricket’s greatest icons as the inaugural World Legends Pro League T20 prepares to get underway in India.
The tournament, which begins on January 26th, will see a host of retired internationals descend on Goa for a ten-day festival of cricket at the newly inaugurated 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium.
Leverock, who has become a sought-after asset on the global legends circuit, will represent the Pune Panthers. The Bermudian all-rounder joins an illustrious squad captained by West Indian powerhouse Kieron Pollard and featuring legendary names such as Dwayne Bravo and Sri Lankan top-order batsman Upul Tharanga.
The Panthers open their campaign on January 27th against the Gurugram Thunders, providing Leverock with an immediate opportunity to showcase his explosive power at the top of the order alongside his medium-fast bowling.
The tournament format leaves little room for error, with the Panthers facing a congested fixture list in their bid for a semi-final berth. Following their opener, they return to the crease on January 28th to take on the Delhi Warriors before earning a solitary day of rest on January 29th.
The action resumes on January 30th as Leverock and his teammates face the Rajasthan Lions, followed by a back-to-back encounter against the Dubai Royals on January 31st. The Panthers will conclude their round-robin stage on February 1st with a crucial clash against the Maharashtra Thunders.
The top four teams from the league stage will advance to the knockout rounds, with the semi-finals scheduled for February 3rd. The first-placed team will face the fourth-placed side, while second and third will battle for the remaining spot in the showpiece event.
The tournament will reach its climax on February 4th, with the final set to crown the first-ever champions of the Legends Pro T20 League. For Leverock, the experience of competing in such high-profile company serves as vital preparation ahead of his return to the Bermuda national team setup for the upcoming World Cup qualifying cycle.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Bean Rosario Helps Leeward Topple Defending Champions
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Leeward Islands Women 106/9 Guyana Women 99
Bermudian all-rounder Katherine Bean-Rosario and her Leeward Islands teammates maintained their perfect start to the Cricket West Indies T20 Blaze with a gritty seven-run victory over defending champions Guyana at the Arnos Vale Ground.
In a clash between two sides who had secured opening-day wins, the Leeward Islands showed remarkable resilience to defend a modest total. Guyana won the toss and elected to field, a decision that appeared vindicated as they restricted the Leewards to 106 for 9 from their 20 overs.
The backbone of the Leeward Islands' innings was a superb half-century from Reniece Boyce, who struck 51 to anchor the side. Boyce shared a crucial 49-run third-wicket partnership with captain Amanda Edwards, who contributed a valuable 31. However, the Guyana bowling attack, led by the clinical Ashmini Munisar, kept the pressure high throughout. Munisar finished with impressive figures of 4 for 15, while Plaffiana Millington claimed 3 for 11. Bean-Rosario was the final wicket to fall, bowled for a duck by Millington off the last ball of the innings.
The Leeward Islands' defense was characterized by intense pressure in the field. Guyana struggled to find their rhythm in response and were eventually bowled out for 99, falling just seven runs short of the target. Mandy Mangru was the lone standout for Guyana with 24, as the Leeward Islands' bowlers tightened their grip.
Captain Amanda Edwards led from the front with the ball, returning figures of 3 for 18 to cap off a brilliant individual performance. Bean-Rosario played a vital role in the field, claiming a sharp catch and providing the assist for a clinical run-out from deep in the outfield.
Leeward Islands Innings
..00 (06) Qiana Joseph LBW Plaffiana Millington ..04 (10) Shawnisha Hector c & b Ashmini Munisar ..51 (54) Reniece Boyce c Shabika Gajnabi b Ashmini Munisar ..31 (29) Amanda Edwards LBW Ashmini Munisar ..03 (08) Jahzara Claxton c Laurene Williams b Shabika Gajnabi ..00 (00) Kimberly Anthony Run Out ..00 (02) Davronique Maynard c Shemaine Campbelle b Ashmini Munisar ..04 (09) Kayzg Boyles b Plaffiana Millington ..02 (03) Rozel Liburd Not Out ..00 (01) Katherine Bean Rodario b Plaffiana Millington ..11 Extras (1b-8w-2nb) 106 Total for 9 wickets after 20 overs
..23 (40) Sheneta Grimmond LBW Davronique Maynard ..04 (10) Realeanna Grimmond c Katherine Bean Rosario b Qiana Joseph ..11 (15) Shemaine Campbelle c Amanda Edwards b Davronique Maynard ..02 (05) Shabika Gajnabi b Amanda Edwards ..24 (22) Mandy Mangru c Amanda Edwards b Shawnisha Hector ..09 (19) Ashmini Munisar st Reniece Boyce b Qiana Joseph ..04 (04) Latoya Williams Run Out ..01 (01) Kaysia Schultz Run Out ..02 (03) Plaffiana Millington Not Out ..00 (01) Laurene Williams LBW Amanda Edwards ..01 (03) Analesia D'Aguiar LBW Amanda Edwards ..18 Extras (6b-2lb-8w-2nb) ..99 total All Out after 20 overs
Bean-Rasario & Leeward Islands Stun Jamaica in T20 Opener
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Leeward Islands 108/5 Jamaica 99/8
Bermudian all-rounder Katherine Bean-Rosario and her Leeward Islands teammates enjoyed a dream start to their Cricket West Indies (CWI) T20 Blaze campaign, securing a gritty nine-run victory over a formidable Jamaica side at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent.
Jamaica won the toss and elected to field, a decision that bore immediate fruit as the Leeward Islands lost a wicket to the very first ball of the match. However, the Leewards showed immense resilience to recover, posting a competitive 108-5 from their allotted 20 overs.
The backbone of the innings was a brilliant half-century from Shawnisha Hector, who struck 55 off 55 balls to anchor the side. Bean-Rosario, though part of the playing XI, was not required to bat as the top order held firm. Jamaica’s Chedean Nation was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 2-15 from her four overs.
In response, Jamaica’s chase was largely a solo effort from Nation, who followed up her bowling performance with a defiant unbeaten 48 off 50 balls.
The game hung in the balance during a crucial third-wicket partnership of 48 between Nation and the legendary former West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor. However, once that stand was broken, the Leeward Islands' bowlers tightened their grip. Hector capped off a superb individual day by taking 2-15 to mirror Nation's bowling figures and restrict Jamaica to 99-8.
The victory provides the Leeward Islands with vital momentum in what is a landmark year for the women's game in the West Indies, with the T20 Blaze serving as a key selection platform ahead of this summer’s international schedule.
Leeward Islands Innings
..00 (01) Qiana Joseph c & b Neisha-Ann Waisome ..56 (55) Shawnisha Hector c Rashada Williams b Chedean Nation ..09 (19) Jahzara Claxton c Kate Wilmott b Celina Whyte ..05 (14) Reniece Boyce LBW Stafanie Taylor ..20 (22) Amanda Edwards c Jaunel Deers b Chedean Nation ..05 (04) Kimberly Anthony Not Out ..03 (05) Kayzg Boyles Not Out ..10 Extras (9w-1lb) 108 Total for 6 wickets after 20 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-0 (Joseph), 2-35 (Claxton), 3-52 (Boyce), 4-100 (Hector), 5-101 (Edwards)
Jamaica Bowlers
3.0-0-21-1 Neisha-Ann Waisome 4.0-0-14-0 Vanessa Watts 3.0-0-22-0 Kate Wilmott 2.0-0-11-1 Celina Whyte 4.0-0-24-1 Stafanie Taylor 4.0-0-15-2 Chedean Nation
Jamaica Inning
..04 (05) Rashada Williams c Aaliyah Weekes b Jahzara Claxton ..48 (50) Chedean Nation Not Out ..00 (04) Chrishana McKenzie c & b Jahzara Claxton ..25 (33) Stafanie Taylor c Reniece Boyce b Davronique Maynard ..00 (03) Lena Scott c Rozel Liburd b Davronique Maynard ..07 (09) Kate Wilmott c Shawnisha Hector b Amanda Edwards ..01 (02) Neisha-Ann Waisome LBW Qiana Joseph ..02 (06) Sherene Burnett b Shawnisha Hector ..00 (03) Vanessa Watts c Qiana Joseph b Shawnisha Hector ..01 (04) Jaunel Deers Not Out ..11 Extras (1b-10w) ..99 Total for 8 wickets after 20 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-5 (Williams), 2-12 (McKenzie), 3-60 (Taylor), 4-60 (Scott), 5-79 (Wilmott), 6-80 (Waisome), 7-83 (Burnett), 8-83 (Watts)
