The Barbados Royals Celebrate Victory in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League Final
NEW DELHI: Barbados Royals’ Aaliyah Alleyne stole the show with a memorable celebration at the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL 2024) final on Thursday at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
After dismissing Jannillea Glasgow with a crucial catch taken by Amanda-Jade Wellington in the 12th over, Alleyne sprinted towards her teammates and dropped to the ground in sheer joy. CPL’s official social media aptly captured the moment, calling it “what a Celebration from the @BarbadosRoyals in the Massy WCPL Final at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.”
The wicket marked a turning point in the match as the Royals defended their title with a thrilling four-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders. Alleyne’s exceptional performance was crucial, as she finished with impressive figures of 4/21. Her spell, combined with Hayley Matthews’s two wickets, restricted the Knight Riders to a modest 93/8 in their 20 overs.
Despite solid efforts from Shikha Pandey (28 runs) and Kycia Knight (17 not out), the total was insufficient.
The Royals’ chase was anchored by Chamari Athapaththu’s unbeaten 39 off 47 balls, featuring seven boundaries. Her innings, along with key contributions from Matthews, Qiana Joseph, and Laura Harris, guided the team to victory with five overs to spare. The win not only secured back-to-back titles for the Royals but also highlighted their dominant performance throughout the tournament.
Watch the video of the celebration:
