IN a rain-affected final at Arnos Vale, St. Vincent, the Cricket West Indies Regional Women’s T20 Blaze title was decided in the most dramatic of ways, with a Super Over needed to crown this year’s winner.
Defending champions Jamaica faced off against Guyana in a gripping encounter that saw fortune swing in both directions, with Guyana emerging as victors in a nail-biting finish.
Jamaica, inserted to bat after losing the toss, set a target of 123 from their 20 overs. The Jamaican top order found steady contributions from Chedean Nation (35), Abigail Bryce (32), and Jodian Morgan (27). Despite their efforts, the Jamaican innings was slightly restrained, finishing at 122 for 5.

In response, Guyana’s chase was far from smooth sailing. Early breakthroughs saw them slump to 19 for 2, but a resilient fightback led by the ever-dependable Shemaine Campbelle (54) and Realeanna Grimmond (46) brought them within touching distance of the target. However, with the scores tied, the game reached an unforgettable climax when, with just one ball remaining, Guyana needed 3 to win.
Ashmini Munisar, facing the critical final delivery, blasted it straight down the wicket. A misfield from Jodian Morgan allowed the ball to go through her legs, allowing Munisar and partner Sheneta Grimond to complete two runs, levelling the scores and sending the match into a Super Over.

Earlier, Jodian Morgan had been outstanding with the ball for Jamaica, claiming 2 for 25, and made 27 with the bat. However, it was tight spin bowling Nyia Latchman (2 for 11) and Ashmini Munisar (2 for 26) that had kept the pressure on the Jamaicans in the latter stages of their innings, allowing Guyana to stay in the hunt for the title.

The Super Over was as intense as the match itself. Guyana, batting first, posted a modest total of 8 for 1, with Realeanna Grimmond (2*) and Shemaine Campbelle (3*) at the crease. But the real drama unfolded when Jamaica came to bat.
The Jamaican Super Over chase got off to a disastrous start as they failed to score from the first two balls, leaving them under immense pressure. Chinelle Henry was caught for a duck by Shabika Gajnabi, putting even more pressure on the remaining batters.

As the final ball of the Super Over arrived, Jamaica needed 8 to win. Chedean Nation, looking to make a mark, was run out for just 2, leaving Abigail Bryce stranded at the crease with a solitary run to her name.
Guyana’s fielding and tight bowling by Latchman had ensured that Jamaica could only manage a meager 3 for 2, handing them a remarkable victory in what will go down in history as one of the most thrilling finishes in regional T20 cricket. (Wayde Brown, Irie FM)