Jahzara Claxton drafted by Trinbago Knight Riders for 2026 Women’s CPL

Already part of the West Indies Women’s setup, the 20-year-old all-rounder will join a squad featuring top regional players as the tournament expands to four teams this season.

18th of June 2026

St. Kitts and Nevis: Trinbago Knight Riders have drafted Jahzara Claxton, a 20 year old young all-rounder from St. Kitts and Nevis for the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League. This achievement marks another milestone in the career of the young cricketer as it comes shortly after her selection on the West Indies Women’s team.

Claxton was selected by Knight Riders during the player allocation process prior to the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). She will be a part of a team which includes many experienced West Indies stars such as Deandra Dottin and Karishma Ramharack.

The Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2026 is slated from September 5 to September 17 and will be held at Kensington Oval in Barbados. This time it would feature four teams instead of three for the first time. The four teams include Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Trinbago Knight Riders, and Jamaica Empress.

Each team will have a 15 player-squad, including international players who will be confirmed soon in the upcoming weeks. This year's expanded four team format is expected to elevate the growth and opportunities of young female cricketers across the Caribbean.

As per WCPL release the expansion from three to four teams could be followed by even bigger developments in the future. "Looking ahead to 2027, the WCPL is preparing to take the next step in its evolution, with plans to welcome teams from outside the Caribbean and establish the tournament as a truly global competition."

Jahzara Claxton, born in Sandy Point on March 12, 2006, is a left-hand batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler. She has represented Leeward Islands, West Indies Under-19s, West Indies A Women and the senior West Indies Women’s team.

2026 Women’s Cricket Premier League - All team squads

Trinbago Knight Riders

Karishma Ramharack
Deandra Dottin
Jahzara Claxton
Jannillea Glassgow
Steffie Soogrim
Earnisha Fontaine
Samara Ramnath
Ameila Khan
Brianna Harricharan
Sainavi Kambalapalli

Barbados Tridents

Hayley Matthews
Qiana Joseph
Afy Fletcher
Shawnisha Hector
Shabika Gajnabi
Mandy Mangru
Cherry-Ann Fraser
Naijanni Cumberbatch
Asabi Callender
Amrita Ramthal

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Shemaine Campbelle
Realeanna Grimmond
Ashmini Munisar
Shamilia Connell
Eboni Brathwaite
Sheneta Grimmond
Chedean Nation
Reniece Boyce
Latoya Williams
Tilleya Madramootoo

Jamaica Empress

Chinelle Henry
Stafanie Taylor
Aaliyah Alleyne
Rashada Williams
Zaida James
Djenaba Joseph
Kate Wilmott
Celina Whyte
Abigail Bryce
Shriya Jairam

The 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League is the fifth edition of WPCL and will be held from September 5 to September 17 at Kensington Oval in Barbados. The matches will be held in a Twenty20 format.