debut: 3/6/03
9,995 runs
Barbados secured the Rising Stars Women's Under-19 Championship title with a seven-wicket victory over the Leeward Islands in a rain-affected final in Trinidad on Saturday.
After bowling out their opponents for 93 in 23.3 overs at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Barbados comfortably chased down the revised target of 69, reaching 72-3 in 12.2 overs.
Barbados captain Theanny Herbert-Mayers claimed 3-15 while spinner Naijanni Cumberbatch took 3-33. Leeward Islands skipper Jahzara Claxton (2
and Aliyah Weekes (20) offered some resistance for the losing finalists.
Speaking after last Saturday’s award ceremony at the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre, Barbados head coach Robin Parris expressed pride in his team and the tournament.
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