Leeward Islands Women hand defending champs first loss

A match-winning all-round performance by Amanda Edwards helped the Leeward Islands Women snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, as they overcame defending champions Guyana Women by seven runs in a thrilling contest when the T20 Blaze continued here on Thursday.

Reniece Boyce scored a half century, while Edwards made a crucial 31, with the two contributing the majority of runs in the Leewards’ total of 106 for nine in their 20 overs at the Arnos Vale Playing Field.

At one stage, Guyana was in complete control of the run chase...