Jemimah Shines at Women's CPL, Leads Team to Finals

By: WE Staff | Thursday, 29 August 2024

Jemimah Rodrigues led the Trinbago Knight Riders Women to the Women's Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final, scoring an unbeaten 59 runs against the Barbados Royals. Her determination and composure secured a four-wicket victory, setting up the final on August 30.

Jemimah reached her fifty against Qiana Joseph after a wicket-tying boundary in the 19th over, which not only brought up her fifty but also drew applause from her teammates. Jemimah's performance marked a return to form after struggling in her previous three innings, achieving scores of 16, 26, and 2, showcasing her resilience and team importance.

Shikha Pandey, Shamilia Connell, and Samara Ramnath, with Jemimah's steady hand, made TKRW secure a crucial victory over the Barbados Royals and will face them in the final on August 30 for the Women's CPL 2024 title.

The 2024 Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) is the third edition of the Women's CPL, a T20 cricket league in the Caribbean, featuring top international players. The tournament follows a round-robin format, with the top teams advancing to the final. There are three teams in the tournament, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), Barbados Royals, and Guyana Amazon Warriors.

The Caribbean Women's Cricket League (WCPL) features players like Jemimah Rodrigues (TKR), Hayley Matthews (Barbados Royals), and Stafanie Taylor (Guyana Amazon Warriors). Notable matches include Rodrigues' fifty knocks and Matthews' all-round performance. The league promotes women's cricket in the Caribbean and globally, attracting international talent. The league has seen increased participation and competitive matches in previous editions.