Chinelle Henry Shines In Barbados Royals’ Emphatic Win Over Guyana Amazon Warriors In WCPL 2025

Barbados Royals Women clinch their first win of the 2025 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) with a thrilling 7-wicket triumph over Guyana Amazon Warriors Women via the DLS method, thanks to Chinelle Henry’s explosive heroics.

Match Overview

Match: WCPL 2025, Match 2
Teams: Barbados Royals Women vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Women
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Result: Barbados Royals Women won by 7 wickets (DLS method)
Player of the Match: Chinelle Henry (37* off 19)

A Rainy Thriller with a Royal Ending

The Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2025 promised excitement, and Match 2 at Providence Stadium delivered with a classic T20 encounter featuring blistering batting, quality spin, tactical depth, and a rain-induced DLS drama. When the dust settled, it was Barbados Royals Women who emerged victorious, thanks largely to the brilliance of Chinelle Henry, whose innings redefined the tempo of a tense run chase.

After the disappointment of their previous outing, the Royals were under pressure. But this match became a statement win — not only restoring confidence but also throwing the WCPL title race wide open.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women: Competitive Total Built on Stability and Fireworks

Toss & Intent

Winning the toss, Guyana Amazon Warriors Women opted to bat first — a decision aimed at exploiting the traditionally slowish Providence surface and scoreboard pressure.

Opening Stand: Amy Hunter Sets the Tempo

The innings kicked off with Amy Hunter playing a measured, yet aggressive knock. Her 34 off 26 balls was filled with crisp strokes through cover and smart rotation of strike. She capitalized on width and punished anything short, helping the Warriors to a stable start in the powerplay.

The Backbone: Realeanna Grimmond’s Masterclass

As wickets fell around her, it was Realeanna Grimmond who took charge. Her 61 off 57 was the kind of innings teams build around in T20s — fluent yet risk-averse, anchoring while providing regular boundaries. Grimmond’s knock was especially crucial in stabilizing the innings after the dismissal of the in-form Stafanie Taylor for 15.

Her ability to milk the spinners and punish errors ensured Guyana always had a platform to launch from.

📢 “I just wanted to bat through and give Laura the base to go big,” Realeanna said post-match.

Late Explosion: Laura Harris Unleashed

Enter Laura Harris, and the game tilted.

With just two overs remaining, Harris smashed 26 off 7 balls, including three towering sixes — one of which disappeared into the parking lot. Her cameo lifted the Warriors from a par score to a formidable 154/4 in 20 overs, injecting momentum and belief into the team.

Barbados Royals Bowling Summary

While the final total looked strong, there were still positives for the Royals with the ball:

Standout: Aaliyah Alleyne (2/27)

The medium-pacer struck at crucial junctures, including the wicket of Taylor, breaking the game open during the middle overs.

Key Contributions:

Sheneta Grimmond: 1/19 in 3 overs — economical and effective
Shamilia Connell: 1/26 — bowled well upfront but went for runs in the death
Others: A bit wayward during the death overs, especially against Harris

The Chase Begins: Controlled Aggression from the Royals

Opening Act: Athapaththu & Joseph Lay the Platform

Facing a target of 155, the Royals knew they couldn’t afford a collapse. Chamari Athapaththu, known for her explosive batting, curbed her natural instincts early but still managed a lively 29 off 24 balls. Her crisp driving and ability to find gaps kept the pressure on the Warriors.

Her partner, Qiana Joseph, wasn’t far behind. Matching her stroke for stroke, Joseph’s 22 off 22 helped Barbados reach 54 in the first 7 overs — a solid foundation.

💬 “We just focused on staying ahead of the rate,” said Athapaththu during the break.

The Stabilizer: Georgia Redmayne (33 off 29)

When both openers departed in quick succession, Georgia Redmayne stepped up. The Aussie left-hander brought composure to the chase, absorbing pressure and rotating strike. Her 33 off 29 wasn’t flashy but was critical in preventing a middle-order collapse.

Her partnership with Courtney Webb, though brief, kept things ticking — until rain played its part.

Rain Interrupts Play – DLS Drama Ensues

Just when the game seemed poised for a tight finish, rain halted play with Barbados Royals at 110/3 in 15 overs. When the showers relented and the ground was ready again, the DLS equation revised Barbados’ target to 139 in 17.2 overs — meaning they needed 29 runs off 14 balls.

High pressure. Small margin. Enter Chinelle Henry.

Chinelle Henry’s Fireworks – Royals Reign Supreme

With calm nerves and calculated aggression, Chinelle Henry took charge. She began with a six over long-off and followed it up with another maximum over deep midwicket. With every shot, the required equation shrank.

Henry’s Knock Breakdown:

Runs: 37*
Balls: 19
Fours: 2
Sixes: 4

It wasn’t just the boundaries — her intent, running between the wickets, and ability to pick gaps ensured that the Royals finished the job in just 17.2 overs, cruising to 140/3.

🗣️ “We knew we had to go hard from ball one after the rain. I just trusted my range,” said Henry, collecting her Player of the Match award.

Guyana’s Bowling: Bright Spots, But Not Enough

Despite the loss, there were promising signs for the Warriors with the ball:

Ashmini Munisar (2/24)

The young spinner was excellent in the middle overs, dismissing both Athapaththu and Webb. Her tight lines and fearless bowling under pressure kept Guyana in the hunt before rain.

Laura Harris (1/30)

Took the wicket of Redmayne and bowled aggressively but couldn’t contain Henry in the slog overs.

The rest of the bowling lacked penetration or the firepower to derail the Royals’ batting lineup. Without regular wickets, the Warriors were always chasing the game post-rain.

Match Summary

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women – 154/4 (20 overs)

Realeanna Grimmond – 61 (57)
Amy Hunter – 34 (26)
Laura Harris – 26* (7)
Aaliyah Alleyne – 2/27

Barbados Royals Women – 140/3 (17.2 overs, DLS Target: 139)

Chinelle Henry – 37* (19)
Georgia Redmayne – 33 (29)
Chamari Athapaththu – 29 (24)
Ashmini Munisar – 2/24

Result: Barbados Royals Women won by 7 wickets (DLS)
Player of the Match: Chinelle Henry

Key Moments

Realeanna Grimmond’s calculated half-century anchored Guyana to a respectable score.
Laura Harris’s late blitz gave Warriors the upper hand at the halfway mark.
Redmayne’s stabilizing knock after the openers fell ensured Barbados stayed on track.
Rain adjustment tilted the game into chaos, setting up the perfect stage for Henry.
Chinelle Henry’s fireworks — arguably the most impactful innings of the WCPL so far.

Tactical Takeaways

Royals’ top-order stability gives them flexibility in the middle.
Henry’s emergence as a finisher adds a new dimension to the batting.
Guyana’s reliance on late hitting could backfire without mid-innings contributions.
Ashmini Munisar is a talent to watch — already a wicket-taking asset.

What’s Next?

Barbados Royals Women will now enter their next fixture with momentum and belief, eyeing a spot in the final.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Women, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly — especially their bowling strategy at the death.

With the WCPL still in its early phase, the title race remains wide open, and if this match is any indication, fans are in for fireworks, rain twists, and edge-of-the-seat drama.

Royals Make It Rain Runs & Points

This match wasn’t just about rain interruptions — it was about grit, character, and brilliance under pressure. Barbados Royals Women showed they can bounce back, adapt to changing conditions, and finish games with flair.

And leading the charge was Chinelle Henry — whose 19-ball gem was a reminder that when power meets purpose, magic happens on the cricket field.

The Royals have arrived. And WCPL 2025 just got a whole lot more exciting.

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