Barbados on track to retain title after beating Guyana

Deandra Dottin top scored with an unbeaten 75 to steer Barbados to victory.

A blistering half century from Deandra Dottin and a four-wicket haul from Hayley Matthews helped Barbados to a five-wicket win over Guyana in the Cricket West Indies/ Colonial Medical Insurance Women’s Super50 yesterday.

At the National Stadium, Providence in the Round Four showdown, Barbados won the toss and inserted Guyana on a slow pitch.

Guyana, 98-3 at one stage, were dismissed for 159 in 42.3 overs.

In reply, Barbados recovered from 28-3 to cruise to 164-5 with player of the match, Dottin smashing Akaze Thompson for a four followed by the only six of the match over long on in the 26th over to seal the victory.