WATCH: Erin Burns calls out Georgia Redmayne for WCPL 2024 opener

I Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2024 got off to a spectacular start as the opening match between Barbados Royals Women and Guyana Amazon Warriors Women ended in a nail-biting thriller. Barbados Royals won a thrilling 1 wicket in the penultimate ball, setting the stage for an exciting season.

Erin Burns catches a jaw-dropping fish to take down Georgia Redmayne

During the competition, Erin Burns Guyana’s Amazon Warriors showcased his outstanding fielding skills as he made an incredible catch to dismiss the Barbados Royals opener Georgia Redmayne. The incident happened when the 5th over of Barbados was being chased by the experienced campaigner Shabnim Ismail.

Shabnim bowled the outlet off delivery and Redmayne raked it hard towards covers. For a while it looked like the white skin would easily break through the gap but Burns had other plans. The Australian star dived to the left and took a superb catch to send the left-hander back.

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No… ERIN BURNS! 🤩 #WCPL24 #BRvGAW #Cricket is Overplayed #BiggestPartyInSport #Let’s go pic.twitter.com/63cqdTTGuZ

– CPL T20 (@CPL) August 22, 2024

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Stafanie Taylor directs the Guyana Amazon Warriors a respectable amount

Talking about the game, the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women, after being beaten by the Royals, managed to score 118/9 in 20 overs. Stephanie Taylor He capped the innings with 38 off 36 balls, including four boundaries and a six. He was supported by contributions from Burns (15 off 19) and Shemaine Campbell (16 for 21), but the team struggled to build momentum against the Royals’ straight pitching.

Aaliyah Alleyne he was the outstanding bowler, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs, and Amanda Wellington again Qiana Joseph came in with 2 wickets each to restrict the Warriors to a small total.

Hayley Matthews takes Barbados Royals home with a brilliant knock

Chasing 119, Barbados Royals Women faced early setbacks, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, their captain Hayley Matthews he held the innings together with an impressive 61 off 58 balls, which included seven boundaries. Matthews’ composure at the crease was crucial as the Royals edged closer to the target despite strong bowling from the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Shabnim led the way with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 16 runs in his 4 overs, while Burns and Nya Latchman and contribute a wicket each. In a tense finish, Barbados Royals needing just 2 runs from the last two balls and one wicket in hand, the team held on to claim a 1-wicket win. The win was a testament to Matthews’ tenacity and leadership, earning him the man of the match award for his role.

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This article was originally published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.