Match 2 of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2026 sees Guyana Amazon Warriors take on debutants Jamaica Empress at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with the action getting underway at 3:00 PM local time. This translates to a 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) start on Monday, September 7, 2026, giving fans in India a late-night window to catch the tournament’s second match.
Guyana Amazon Warriors head into the fifth edition of the WCPL looking to go one better after finishing as runners-up in two of the last four seasons, including a final defeat to Barbados last year. The Warriors boast a settled and experienced core, with Tazmin Brits, Shemaine Campbelle, Nadine de Klerk, and Shabnim Ismail all offering proven quality across batting, wicketkeeping, and bowling.
Jamaica Empress make their WCPL debut in this fixture as the tournament’s newly introduced fourth franchise, expanding the competition from three teams to four. Despite being new to the tournament, the Empress have assembled a strong squad featuring Meg Lanning, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, and Nonkululeko Mlaba, giving them plenty of experience and firepower for their first outing.
With every match of this year’s WCPL staged at the same venue, the Kensington Oval surface is expected to offer a fair contest between bat and ball, rewarding sides that can build partnerships and bowl with control through the middle overs.
GAW-W vs JE-W Match Details
Match: Match 2, Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2026 Date: September 6, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM Local Time / 12:30 AM IST (September 7) Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
WCPL 2026 Live Streaming Info
India: Live streaming on the FanCode app and website; television coverage on the Star Sports Network Other Regions: Expected to be available via Prime Video and regional sports networks, with details to be confirmed closer to the match
Live Score Info: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Empress: ESPN Cricinfo and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Head-to-Head Record
As Jamaica Empress are a brand-new franchise entering the WCPL for the first time in 2026, this fixture marks the first-ever meeting between the two sides, with no prior head-to-head history to draw on.
Recent Form: Guyana Amazon Warriors carry the experience of multiple deep WCPL runs into this game, including two runners-up finishes in the last four seasons, while Jamaica Empress will be eager to make an instant impact in their tournament debut.
Team Analysis
Guyana Amazon Warriors
The Warriors’ greatest strength lies in the depth and experience across their squad, with Shemaine Campbelle leading the side as wicketkeeper-batter and Tazmin Brits and Nadine de Klerk providing all-round quality. Shabnim Ismail’s pace remains one of the most potent weapons in the competition, giving Guyana a genuine edge with the new ball.
Jamaica Empress
Jamaica Empress enter their debut season with a squad built around serious international class, headlined by Meg Lanning’s leadership and batting pedigree alongside Stafanie Taylor’s all-round experience. Chinelle Henry adds power-hitting depth, while Nonkululeko Mlaba’s spin gives the new franchise a reliable option through the middle overs.
Probable Playing XIs
Probable XI (Guyana Amazon Warriors): Tazmin Brits, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle (wk, c), Erin Burns, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Chedean Nation, Ashmini Munisar, Shamilia Connell, Shabnim Ismail, Realeanna Grimmond
Probable XI (Jamaica Empress): Meg Lanning (c), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and the remainder of the squad to be confirmed closer to the toss for their tournament debut
Guyana Amazon Warriors go into this opening clash as slight favourites, backed by their experience of multiple WCPL campaigns and a well-rounded squad. However, Jamaica Empress’s star-studded line-up, led by Meg Lanning and Stafanie Taylor, makes them a team capable of springing a surprise on their tournament debut.