Devine hundred in vain as Royals take down Amazon Warriors

Guyana Amazon Warriors opener Sophie Devine was on the charge during her unbeaten century against the Barbados Royals, which could not prevent her side’s loss in the Women’s CPL

New Zealander Sophie Devine thumped a sensational unbeaten hundred, but it went in vain as Barbados Royals Women staged a daring run chase to beat Guyana Amazon Warriors Women by six wickets yesterday.

Devine’s 103 not out from just 64 deliveries propelled the Amazon Warriors to a competitive 166 for two off their 20 overs at Kensington Oval, but the Royals got 47 from Gaby Lewis, 30 from Laura Harris, and an unbeaten 29 from Erin Burns as they batted in partnerships to reel in their target with two balls to spare.

They required nine runs from the final over, and Burns made sure of the result by twice getting seamer Suzie Bates to the ropes.