Big win for Barbadian Under-19 Women’s Cricket team

Barbados defeated the Windward Islands by nine wickets, in their second round Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 game at the Bethesda Sports Ground in Antigua on Sunday.

After electing to bat the Windward Islands were dismissed for just 67 in 14 overs and three balls, as Zaniyah Bruce took three wickets for two runs and Zoe McCallister two for 15.

Opener Daisy Woods top scored for the Windwards with 24.

Barbados eased to victory at 68 for one in over number 12, with opener Jadaeya Holder unbeaten on 26 off 36 deliveries.

The Barbadian team returns to action against the Leeward Islands on Tuesday and will be aiming for a second straight win, after their opening round game against Guyana was abandoned due to rain.

(KH)