TKR-W 148/8 in 20 Overs [Jess Jonassen 71(52), Jahzara Claxton 15(10); Chenille Henry 3/25 in 4 Overs] lost to BR-W 149/3 in 19.1 Overs [Chamari Athapaththu 89(71); Courtney Webb 50(42); Shikha Pandey 2/19 in 3.1 Overs] by 7 wickets
The Trinbago Knight Riders Women went into their clash against the Barbados Royals Women determined to make a strong comeback and put on a complete team performance. With plenty at stake, the squad took the field with focus and hunger, looking to turn their intent into a much-needed victory. The fans, ever passionate and supportive, created a vibrant atmosphere as they cheered on their favourite TKR stars, backing the team every step of the way.
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Batting first, TKR-W posted 148/8 from their 20 overs, built on the brilliance of Jess Jonassen. The experienced all-rounder showcased her class with a composed yet enterprising 71 off 52 balls, holding the innings together and providing the backbone for her side. Contributions from Jahzara Claxton and others added valuable runs in the later stages, helping the Knight Riders finish with a competitive total on the board. Despite facing disciplined spells from the opposition, TKR-W showed resilience to put up a fighting score for their bowlers to defend.
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In the second innings, TKR-W’s bowlers came out with determination and kept the pressure on with disciplined spells. Shikha Pandey was the standout, striking twice in a clever spell that yielded 2/19 and created crucial breakthroughs to keep her side in the contest. The fielders backed up the bowlers with energy, and the Knight Riders fought hard to defend their total. However, despite their efforts, the Royals managed to chase the target down in the final overs. While the result didn’t go their way, TKR-W showed plenty of spirit, with strong individual performances and collective fight yet victory evaded them.
