Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2025 is set to captivate cricket fans across the Caribbean as the fourth edition of this prestigious tournament takes centre stage from September 6-17, 2025. The domestic Twenty20 women’s cricket tournament showcases the finest Caribbean female cricket talent alongside international stars. With all matches hosted at the iconic Providence Stadium in Guyana, the Trinbago Knight Riders Women (TKR-W) are poised to make a strong statement as they seek to reclaim the championship title they won in the inaugural edition.
WCPL 2025 format and fixtures structure
The WCPL 2025 follows a streamlined yet competitive format featuring three powerhouse teams: Trinbago Knight Riders Women, Barbados Royals Women, and Guyana Amazon Warriors Women. Each team will face their opponents twice during the round-robin stage, totalling four matches per team across six group-stage encounters. This format ensures maximum competitive intensity, as every match carries significant weight in determining the final standings.
The tournament operates on a points-based system where teams earn 2 points for a win, 1 point for abandoned or no-result matches, and 0 points for losses. The top two teams from the group stage will advance directly to the final on September 17, creating a high-stakes environment where consistency and performance under pressure become paramount. This format eliminates the margin for error, making squad depth and tactical flexibility crucial elements for success.
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Trinbago Knight Riders’ top-choice playing XI for the WCPL 2025
- Lizelle Lee
- Role: Opening batter/Wicket-keeper
- Strength: Explosive batting with proven T20 credentials, averaging 26.94 in T20Is with a strike rate of 114.37. Her ability to provide explosive starts and anchor innings makes her invaluable.
- Expectations: To provide solid foundations at the top of the order while contributing valuable runs consistently. Her experience in high-pressure situations will be crucial for TKR’s championship aspirations.
- Deandra Dottin (Captain)
- Role: Opening batter/all-rounder
- Strength: World-class all-rounder dubbed the ‘World Boss’ with 3,004 T20I runs at a strike rate of 127.6 and 71 T20I wickets. Her leadership experience and match-winning ability make her indispensable.
- Expectations: To lead from the front with explosive batting performances and crucial bowling contributions in the middle overs. Her captaincy will be vital in making tactical decisions during pressure moments.
- Shabika Gajnabi
- Role: Top-order batter
- Strength: Young talent with international experience, having represented West Indies in 41 T20Is with a batting average of 12.21. Her right-handed batting provides balance to the lineup.
- Expectations: To build partnerships and rotate strike effectively while providing stability in the middle order. Her ability to accelerate when needed will be crucial for TKR’s batting depth.
- Salonee Dangore
- Role: All-rounder
- Strength: Versatile Indian all-rounder with right-arm medium pace bowling and aggressive batting style. Her dual skills provide tactical flexibility to the team composition.
- Expectations: To contribute crucial runs in the middle order and provide bowling options in the death overs. Her ability to adapt to different match situations will strengthen TKR’s strategic options.
- Jess Jonassen (Vice-Captain)
- Role: All-rounder
- Strength: Australian left-arm orthodox spinner with 110 ODI wickets and extensive T20 experience. Her bowling economy and batting depth make her a complete package.
- Expectations: To control the middle overs with economical bowling while providing late-order batting impetus. Her international experience and tactical acumen will support the captain effectively.
- Jahzara Claxton
- Role: All-rounder
- Strength: Young multi-sport athlete who plays as left-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. Her versatility and determination make her a valuable squad member.
- Expectations: To provide bowling support and contribute quick runs in the lower middle order. Her ability to perform under pressure despite her young age will be tested.
- Rashada Williams
- Role: Wicket-keeper/Batter
- Strength: Experienced wicket-keeper with 36 ODIs and 25 T20Is for West Indies. Her glovework and batting skills provide dual value to the team structure.
- Expectations: To maintain high standards behind the stumps while contributing valuable runs from the middle order. Her experience in pressure situations will be crucial for team stability.
- Samara Ramnath
- Role: All-rounder
- Strength: Promising young all-rounder with right-arm off-break bowling and middle-order batting capabilities. At just 17 years old, she represents the future of West Indies cricket.
- Expectations: To provide bowling variations and contribute with the bat when needed. Her youth and enthusiasm will inject energy into the team dynamics.
- Shikha Pandey
- Role: Pace bowler
- Strength: Experienced Indian pacer with 43 T20I wickets and proven ability in pressure situations. Her right-arm medium pace and death bowling skills are invaluable assets.
- Expectations: To spearhead the pace attack and provide breakthroughs with the new ball while maintaining economy in death overs. Her international experience will guide younger bowlers.
- Zaida James
- Role: All-rounder
- Strength: Left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler with 12 ODI wickets. Her dual skills and recent international exposure make her a strategic asset.
- Expectations: To provide spin bowling options and contribute runs from the lower order. Her ability to perform in different match situations will test her growing maturity.
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Role: Fast bowler
- Strength: Right-arm fast-medium bowler with international T20I experience. Her pace and ability to generate movement make her a potent weapon in the bowling attack.
- Expectations: To provide pace bowling variety and claim crucial wickets in the powerplay and death overs. Her ability to bowl aggressive lines will complement the team’s bowling strategy.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
