Barbados Tridents Women secured a thrilling three-run win over Jamaica Empress Women in Match 5 of WCPL 2026 at Bridgetown on September 12, 2026. Bates & Green Rebuild: After sliding to 56 for 4 in the 10th over, Suzie Bates (39* off 32) and Maddy Green (39 off 35) joined forces for a 78-run partnership off 60 balls to lift the Tridents to 140. Stafanie Taylor led the Empress attack, taking 4 for 29. Dominant Opening Stand: Jamaica Empress seemed well on course for victory behind a 104-run opening stand between Meg Lanning (57 off 46) and Amy Hunter (47 off 42), leaving Empress needing 37 off 43 balls with all ten wickets intact. Late-Overs Squeeze: Tridents turned the tide late into the chase. Suzie Bates dismissed Rashada Williams, while Cherry-Ann Fraser conceded just five runs in the 19th over despite bowling two wides. Joseph's Ice-Cold Finish: Needing nine runs off the final over, Qiana Joseph restricted Jamaica Empress to just five singles—including defending four runs off the final ball—to seal a dramatic win. Playoff Impact: The victory gave the Tridents their first points of WCPL 2026, putting them third on the points table and virtually knocking out Jamaica Empress from playoff contention. Barbados Tridents Women: 140/7 (20 overs) | Jamaica Empress Women: 137/4 (20 overs) | Result: Barbados Tridents Women won by 3 runs