GUYANESE PLAYERS EXCITED TO PLAY WCPL AT HOME
Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2025 is set to bowl off on Saturday September 6 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence with the first of seven epic clashes.
The tournament which is now in the fourth season will feature three franchise teams; Barbados Royals, Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors.
In the inaugural season in 2022, Trinbago Knight Riders took the title while in 2023 and 2024 Barbados Royals walked away as champions.
The team that is yet to get their hands on the trophy, Guyana Amazon Warriors will be fancying their chances as the tournament will be played in familiar territory at Providence.
Shemaine Campbelle who played in the three previous editions of the tournament, is confident of doing well and going all the way. “WCPL playing in Guyana for the first time is a big move especially to bring out the young girls to the game and encourage them to get involved.
“This year will be a good year for GAW, the squad is balanced, and we just want to go out there and showcase our talent with the brand of cricket we play. Playing at Providence, a venue we know pretty well, gives us the advantage and it will be great to give the fans something to cheer about.”
Meanwhile, rising star, Ashmini Munisar who made her WCPL debut in 2024 said, “It’s really exciting to know that for the first time the WCPL is being played in Guyana. As a Guyanese player it’s really something special to be playing at home and in conditions I’m familiar with, definitely looking forward to making use of that. Playing in front of my home crowd with family and friends looking on would be an unforgettable experience and hopefully the support from the fans brings out even more energy and excitement.”
“It is good to start at home in such a big tournament where we are familiar with the conditions. I am looking forward to support from family and friends and to playing against good opposition players too. I am excited,” says 20-year-old newcomer, Realeanna Grimmond.
The home side will get into action on the opening day when they battle Trinbago Knight Riders from 2pm. Two-time defending champions, Barbados Royals will begin their title defense the next day with a clash against the Guyana Amazon Warriors from 3pm. All matches are being played at Providence.
