The 2026 season of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League is set to feature four teams for the first time, with the newly formed Jamaica Empress franchise joining Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, and Trinbago Knight Riders.
Jamaica Empress logo
This year’s competition will take place entirely in Barbados, with all matches being played over a ten-day period during the first two weeks of September.
A statement from the CPL revealed that, “The tournament has been re-engineered from the ground up to create a platform that celebrates and amplifies the unique voice of Caribbean women - a voice that is distinct, powerful and deserving of its own spotlight.”
“The WCPL is about much more than what happens on the field,” said Pete Russell, WCPL CEO. “We are creating a platform where women can be celebrated, communities can come together, and young girls can see clear pathways to success in sport and beyond.”
Hayley Matthews, WCPL player, said: “I’ve seen firsthand the impact of WCPL on women across the region. It’s powerful and far-reaching. It illuminates the potential in every girl, giving them not just visibility, but something to believe in and a dream to chase.”
Sri Lanka 303 for 7 (Nissanka 79, Mendis 72; Forde 2-44) beat West Indies 262 (Hope 56, Greaves 45; Chameera 4-67) by 41 runs
The West Indies began their home summer in sour fashion, suffering a 41-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first game of their three-match ODI series at Sabina Park on Wednesday.
Needing 304 runs for victory, Windies failed to make a game of the chase, losing ground on direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup as a result.
The Caribbean side hadn’t played One-Day International cricket for six months prior to the contest, and it showed. They were ODI-rusty. The bowlers, particularly the seamers, were wayward; to the extent that the 20 extras reflected on the scorecard only tell a partial tale.
Despite restricting Sri Lanka to 32 for one in the powerplay, they found wicket-taking difficult throughout the middle overs. Although this is a well-documented weakness, their struggle to find lines on a damp wicket magnified the matter.
The Sri Lankan innings was a measured one, shaped by a dropped catch that saw Pathum Nissanka put down by Keacy Carty off the first ball of the contest, Jayden Seales the aggrieved party.
Cricket West Indies has confirmed the departure of a 16-member West Indies Academy squad for a reciprocal tour of Sri Lanka from June 3–27, 2026.
The Caribbean side will face Sri Lanka Emerging Players in a multi-format series consisting of two four-day and three 50-over matches.
This follows the Sri Lanka Emerging Team's visit to Antigua in 2025, when the sides competed in a similar multi-format series. The red-ball contest ended one game apiece, while the Academy came out 2-1 winners in the ODIs.
West Indies Academy Squad
Rivaldo Clarke (c), Kevlon Anderson, Ryan Bandoo, Jediah Blades, Giovonte Depeiza, Mavendra Dindyal, Nathan Edward, Damel Evelyn, Amari Goodridge, Johann Jeremiah, Shaqkere Parris, Mbeki Joseph, Johann Layne, Zishan Motara, Kelvin Pitman, Raneico Smith
Ireland 99 for 5 (Prendergast 71*, Stokell 12; Hector 2-21) beat West Indies 141 for 8 (Glasgow 36, Campbelle 21; Canning 2-11) by 1 run on DLS
The West Indies suffered their first loss in the ongoing Women’s International Tri-Series, going down to Ireland by 1 run via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in Dublin on Monday.
Despite stuttering to an under-par score, the Caribbean side gave a valiant attempt at defense before a decisive burst of showers.
Shawnisha Hector (2/21) removed both Alana Dalzell (0) and Arlene Kelly (1) in the first over, leaving Ireland three for two to hand West Indies a dream start in their defense of 142.
Skipper Orla Prendergast, however, found a partner in Rebecca Stokell, and the pair dictated Ireland’s recovery as they finished the powerplay without further loss on 49 for two.
The introduction of Qiana Joseph into the attack then saw Windies forcing their way back into the contest. The orthodox bowler put an end to the 57-run (48 balls) partnership, accounting for Stokell (12) in the ninth with Ireland 60 for three.
Shimron Hetmyer has been included in West Indies’ 15-member squad for their three-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for June 3-8 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
With Hetmyer set to join the team ahead of the third and final encounter, Cricket West Indies revealed that the 29-year-old has been drafted in to help the Caribbean side push for automatic qualification to the 2027 50-Over World Cup, following “his impressive performances during the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.”
