LIMA, Peru, CMC – The cricket finals at the 2025 Bolivarian Games in Lima, Peru, delivered some high-octane action as Barbados and Jamaica emerged victorious to claim the coveted gold medals in the men’s and women’s competitions, respectively, here at the Lima Polo club.
In a tightly contested men’s final, Barbados defended a modest total with grit and discipline to overcome Trinidad and Tobago by 11 runs.
Sent in to bat, the Bajans found themselves in trouble early, struggling against a precise off-break of Vikash Mohan, whose excellent spell of 4 for 22 kept the pressure on.
The innings was salvaged by a crucial 55-run knock from Shian Brathwaite, who was well-supported by Tennyson Roach’s 42, which lifted Barbados to a competitive 137 for eight from their 20 overs.
In reply, Trinidad and Tobago’s chase never found fluent momentum. Despite starts from Crystian Thurton 31 and Teshawon Castro 22, the batting order faltered against a disciplined Barbadian bowling unit.
Deswin Currency 2-19 and Jerome Jones 2-25 applied the brakes at critical moments, and T&T ultimately fell short, finishing at 126 for 8.
The women’s final saw a dominant performance from Jamaica, who clinically chased down a target set by Trinidad and Tobago to win by six wickets with 15 balls to spare.
The Jamaican bowlers set the stage for victory, expertly restricting their opponents to a below-par 94 for 8. Medium pacer NeishaAnn Waisome 2-12 and off-spinner Chedean Nation 2-21, along with part-time Kate Wilmott 2-22, shared the wickets, with only Anisa Mohammed’s resilient 24 not out providing late resistance for T&T.
In response, Jamaica’s chase was anchored by the tournament’s standout all-rounder, Chedean Nation. The former West Indies player came in at a delicate moment; her composed, unbeaten 35 steered her side home with authority.
She received solid support from Chrishana McKenzie, 21, and Waisome, 12, as the Jamaican team reached 95 for 4 in the 18th over, sealing a comprehensive victory.
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