The 2024 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) is set to kick off with an exciting clash as Barbados Royals Women take on Guyana Amazon Warriors Women in the tournament’s opening match. Both teams are eager to make a strong start in this highly anticipated competition.

Barbados Royals Women, led by the dynamic Hayley Matthews, will be aiming to stamp their authority in the tournament from the outset. Matthews, known for her all-round abilities, will look to lead by example, both with the bat and ball.

On the other side, Guyana Amazon Warriors Women will be captained by the seasoned Stafanie Taylor, one of the most accomplished cricketers in the Caribbean. Taylor’s wealth of experience and leadership skills will be pivotal for the Warriors as they look to challenge the Royals and begin their WCPL journey on a winning note.

WCPL 2024: BR-W vs GUY-W

Date and Time: August 21, 2024; 4:30 am (Aug 22) / 11:00 pm GMT / 07:00 pm local
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium provides an intriguing contest between bat and ball. In the early overs, batters with good timing can thrive, but as the game unfolds, the surface becomes more conducive to spin, turning into a haven for spinners. The pitch slows down significantly, making shot-making increasingly challenging. This change in behavior is expected to be most evident in the second innings, giving spinners greater influence over the game. A captain opting to bat first could take advantage of the initial favorable conditions to set a strong total before the pitch starts aiding the bowlers.

BR-W vs GUY-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Lauren Winfield-Hill, Georgia Redmayne
Batter: Stafanie Taylor
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Chamari Athapaththu, Chloe Tryon, Erin Burns, Chinelle Henry
Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail, Karishma Ramharack, Amanda-Jade Wellington

BR-W vs GUY-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Hayley Matthews (c), Chamari Athapaththu (vc)
Choice 2: Lauren Winfield-Hill (c), Shabnim Ismail (vc)

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BR-W vs GUY-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Laura Harris, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Shakera Selman

BR-W vs GUY-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (August 21, 2024, 11:00 pm GMT)

BR-W vs GUY-W Dream11 Team (Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads:

Barbados Royals Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Rashada Williams (wk), Laura Harris, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Georgia Redmayne, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Qiana Joseph, Trishan Holder, Djenaba Joseph

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women: Stafanie Taylor (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Natasha McLean, Sheneta Grimmond, Karishma Ramharack, Shabnim Ismail, Shakera Selman, Chloe Tryon, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Kaysia Schultz, Realanna Grimmond, Kate Wilmott, Nyia Latchman, Ashmini Munisar, Erin Burns

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