Trinbago Knight Riders (WCPL)

The Trinbago Knight Riders are a women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Caribbean Premier League and The 6ixty, representing Trinidad and Tobago. The formation of the team was announced in March 2022, aligned with the equivalent men's team, playing their first match in August 2022.

Trinbago Knight Riders
Personnel
CaptainDeandra Dottin
Team information
Colours  Red   Black
Established2022
History
WCPL wins1 (2022)
6ixty wins0

The team is captained by Deandra Dottin. The side won the inaugural Women's Caribbean Premier League, beating Barbados Royals in the final.

History

On 14 March 2022, Cricket West Indies announced their intention to hold the first Women's Caribbean Premier League, to run alongside the men's tournament, which began in 2013. Trinbago Knight Riders were one of three teams announced to be taking part in the tournament, aligned with one of the men's teams.[1] The team's squad was announced on 16 June 2022, with Deandra Dottin announced as captain of the team. The inaugural Women's Caribbean Premier League is scheduled to begin on 31 August 2022.[2]

On 22 June 2022, it was announced that a T10 tournament would precede the Women's CPL, taking place from 24 to 28 August, known as The 6ixty and involving the three teams competing in the main tournament.[3] The side topped the initial group stage in the inaugural edition of The 6ixty, but lost to Barbados Royals in the final by 15 runs.[4] In the inaugural Women's Caribbean Premier League, the side topped the initial group stage before beating Barbados Royals in the final by 10 runs to win the competition.[5] The side finished bottom of the group in the 2023 Women's Caribbean Premier League.[6]

Players

Current squad

As per 2023 season.[7] Players in bold have international caps.

No. Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batters
47Kyshona Knight West Indies (1992-02-19) 19 February 1992Left-handedRight-arm medium
–Britney Cooper West Indies (1989-08-23) 23 August 1989Right-handedRight-arm fast-medium
–Mignon du Preez South Africa (1989-06-13) 13 June 1989Right-handed–Overseas player
–Marie Kelly England (1996-02-09) 9 February 1996Right-handedRight-arm off breakOverseas player
All-rounders
5Deandra Dottin West Indies (1991-06-21) 21 June 1991Right-handedRight-arm mediumCaptain
–Zaida James West IndiesUnknownLeft-handedLeft-arm medium
–Orla Prendergast Ireland (2002-06-01) 1 June 2002Right-handedRight-arm mediumOverseas player
–Samara Ramnath West IndiesUnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium
Wicket-keepers
42Kycia Knight West Indies (1992-02-19) 19 February 1992Right-handed–
–Shunelle Sawh West Indies (2004-07-17) 17 July 2004Right-handed–
Bowlers
13Lee-Ann Kirby West Indies (1987-04-07) 7 April 1987Right-handedRight-arm medium
14Anisa Mohammed West Indies (1988-08-07) 7 August 1988Right-handedRight-arm off breakVice-captain
–Shamilia Connell West Indies (1992-07-14) 14 July 1992Right-handedRight-arm medium
–Fran Jonas New Zealand (2004-04-08) 8 April 2004Right-handedSlow left-arm orthodoxOverseas player
–Carena Noel West Indies (1994-09-25) 25 September 1994Right-handedLeft-arm off break

Seasons

The 6ixty
Season League standings Final Position
P W L T A/C NRR Pts Pos
2022 42200+0.91441st Runners-up

Women's Caribbean Premier League
Season League standings Final Position
P W L T A/C NRR Pts Pos
2022 21001+0.05031st Champions
2023 41300–0.42123rd League stage

See also

References
  1. "Three-team Women's CPL to run alongside men's edition in 2022". ESPNcricinfo. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  2. "Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin set to captain Women's CPL teams". ESPNcricinfo. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  3. "CPL to launch inaugural T10 tournament 'The 6ixty' in August". ESPNcricinfo. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  4. "Final, Basseterre, August 28 2022, The 6IXTY Women's Competition: Royals Women v Trinbago Women". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  5. "Final (N), Basseterre, September 4 2022, Women's Caribbean Premier League: Trinbago Women v Royals Women". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  6. "Women's Caribbean Premier League 2023". CricketArchive. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  7. "Drafted and Overseas Players Announced for Massy WCPL". Caribbean Premier League. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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