In a stunning display of cricket, Guyana’s women’s team secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over defending champions Jamaica in the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup. The match, played on February 26, 2025, at St. Paul’s Sports Complex in Basseterre, saw Guyana bounce back emphatically from their opening defeat.
Key highlights:
- Guyana successfully chased down Jamaica’s total of 175 runs, reaching 178-2 with 17 balls to spare.
- Realeanna Grimmond and Mandy Mangru were the architects of Guyana’s win, both scoring impressive half-centuries.
- Mangru displayed patience and precision, scoring 60 runs off 114 balls, including four boundaries.
- Grimmond remained unbeaten with a stellar 72 off 131 balls, featuring six boundaries.
- The duo forged a match-defining 109-run partnership for the third wicket.
- Captain Shemaine Campbelle contributed an unbeaten 23 off 26 balls to seal the victory.
- Earlier, Jamaica’s batting lineup struggled, finding themselves at 84-5 before a 52-run partnership between Lena Scott (22) and Neisha-Ann Waisome (29) provided some resistance.
- Guyana’s bowlers excelled, with Plaffianna Millington claiming 3-16 and Shabika Gajnabi taking 2-27.
This victory has leveled both teams’ records at one win and one loss in the tournament. Guyana’s performance demonstrates their resilience and ability to compete at the highest level in regional women’s cricket.
