Barbados Royals Women enter the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2025, aiming for a historic third consecutive title. With a talented blend of experience and youthful energy, this squad boasts strength across batting, bowling, and all-round capabilities. However, without their star player Hayley Matthews, it will be quite tough to defend their title.
Barbados Royals rely on balanced squad to defend Women’s CPL title
The Barbados Royals, reigning champions, head into the tournament with a squad that combines depth, balance, and experience. Their batting unit features powerful stroke-makers capable of shifting momentum quickly, while behind the stumps, Kycia Knight and Georgia Redmayne add reliability and composure. On the bowling front, Shamilia Connell leads the pace attack with her sharp new-ball spells, supported by the guile of seasoned leg-spinner Afy Fletcher. With this mix of firepower and strategy, the Royals look well-equipped to mount a strong title defence.
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Barbados Royals’ top-choice playing XI for the Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2025:
| Player | Role | Expectations |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Redmayne | Wicketkeeper Batter | Provides a stable start at the top and reliable glove work behind the stumps. |
| Chinelle Henry | Opening Batter | Leads the batting with aggressive strokeplay and bowls crucial overs when needed. |
| Kycia Knight | Wicketkeeper Batter | Brings composure to the middle order and reliable wicketkeeping skills. |
| Courtney Webb | Batter | A dynamic player with game-changing ability in batting and bowling. |
| Chamari Athapaththu | Batting All-rounder | Key match-winner expected to anchor innings and provide important overs. |
| Naijanni Cumberbatch | All-rounder | Adds bowling variety and batting depth, a promising young talent. |
| Trishan Holder | All-rounder | Provides balance by reinforcing both bowling options and batting lineup. |
| Qiana Joseph | Bowler | Vital spinner providing control and breakthroughs in the middle overs. |
| Shamilia Connell | Bowler | Leads pace attack aiming for early wickets and pressure building. |
| Afy Fletcher | Bowler | Main spinner entrusted with controlling runs and taking wickets in key phases. |
| Steffie Soogrim | Bowler | Young spinner expected to provide variation and key breakthroughs. |
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