By Anas Ahmed 
The countdown to the 2025 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) has officially begun, with all three team squads finalized following an exciting player draft.
This season promises heightened drama as Barbados Royals look to defend their title, the Trinbago Knight Riders aim for redemption, and the Guyana Amazon Warriors hope to capitalize on home advantage to lift their maiden trophy. Each franchise has assembled a 15-player squad, blending international match-winners with local Caribbean stars.
Barbados Royals: Dynasty in the Making?
Led by the indomitable Hayley Matthews, the Barbados Royals are targeting a historic three-peat after back-to-back WCPL titles. The Royals have retained a solid domestic core and boosted their squad with strategic overseas signings.
Key returnees include Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, and Aaliyah Alleyne, while Kycia Knight joins her home franchise for the first time. Overseas, the Royals bring back Georgia Redmayne and Chamari Athapaththu, crucial contributors to their previous success. Exciting additions include Courtney Webb and Shreyanka Patil, the latter switching from the Warriors to add a fresh spin dimension.
Barbados Royals Squad for WCPL 2025
Hayley Matthews
Chinelle Henry
Afy Fletcher
Aaliyah Alleyne
Kycia Knight
Steffie Soogrim
Shamilia Connell
Sheneta Grimmond
Qiana Joseph
Trishan Holder
NaiJanni Cumberbatch
Chamari Athapaththu
Georgia Redmayne
Courtney Webb
Shreyanka Patil
Trinbago Knight Riders: Balancing Youth with Experience
After narrowly missing the 2024 title, Trinbago Knight Riders have retooled their squad with an intriguing mix of seasoned performers and rising stars. Deandra Dottin remains the heartbeat of the team, supported by young talents like Jahzara Claxton, Zaida James, and Jannillea Glasgow.
The Knight Riders’ overseas recruitment is headline-worthy. Jess Jonassen and Shikha Pandey return, bringing international pedigree, while Lizelle Lee makes her much-anticipated WCPL debut. Salonee Dangore, a promising leg-spinner, adds mystery to their bowling ranks.
Trinbago Knight Riders Squad for WCPL 2025
Deandra Dottin
Shabika Gajnabi
Shawnisha Hector
Rashada Williams
Nerissa Crafton
Jahzara Claxton
Zaida James
Jannillea Glasgow
Keila Elliott
Abigail Bryce
Samara Ramnath
Jess Jonassen
Lizelle Lee
Shikha Pandey
Salonee Dangore
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Fired Up for Home Glory
With every match set to take place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, the pressure and opportunity are immense for the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Backed by passionate home fans, the Warriors have built a well-balanced side.
Veterans Stafanie Taylor, Karishma Ramharack, and Shemaine Campbelle provide leadership. With seven Guyanese players on the roster, local identity is a key strength. International reinforcements include Lauren Winfield-Hill and Shabnim Ismail, both experienced campaigners returning to the WCPL.
Notably, the Warriors have secured Laura Harris, who helped the Royals win the 2023 and 2024 titles, and Madeline Penna, a versatile Australian leg-spinning all-rounder who brings dynamism to their middle order.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad for WCPL 2025
Stafanie Taylor
Ashmini Munisar
Cherry-Ann Fraser
Chedean Nation
Plaffiana Millington
Britney Cooper
Kaysia Schultz
Shemaine Campbelle
Karishma Ramharack
Nyia Latchman
Realeanna Grimmond
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Shabnim Ismail
Laura Harris
Madeline Penna
WCPL 2025 Tournament Format and Dates
The 2025 edition of the WCPL will be played from 6 to 17 September, featuring six group-stage matches followed by a winner-takes-all final. With every game being staged at a single venue in Guyana, fans can expect a festival of fast-paced, high-stakes T20 cricket.
As the franchises finalize their preparations, the stage is set for the most competitive and star-studded WCPL yet. With familiar faces, bold newcomers, and regional pride on the line, WCPL 2025 is primed to redefine women’s cricket in the Caribbean.
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Victoria Hamilton