The Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2024 is not only showcasing thrilling cricket but also entertaining fans with some light-hearted moments. One such moment occurred when Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen decided to channel her inner Bollywood star, mimicking the iconic pose of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan during a match between Trinbago Knight Riders and Barbados Royals.
Jess Jonassen mimics Shah Rukh Khan’s pose
The fun moment happened during the match on Friday at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. Jonassen, known for her all-round abilities, took a crucial wicket in the 15th over of the Royals’ innings, dismissing Aaliyah Alleyne with a brilliant delivery. But it was her celebration that caught everyone’s attention. The 31-year-old spread her arms wide, recreating the famous pose that Shah Rukh made iconic in numerous Bollywood films.
This light-hearted celebration instantly brought smiles to the faces of fans, adding a touch of Bollywood glamour to the WCPL. Social media quickly caught on to the moment, with fans sharing clips of Jonassen’s celebration and drawing comparisons to the beloved Bollywood star’s signature move.
Here is the video:
JJ bringing SRK vibes to TKR!! 🏏✨ pic.twitter.com/BXPzEpgSsw
— Prashasti Vajpayee (@prashasti1612) August 23, 2024
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Trinbago Knight Riders struggle to build momentum
Speaking about the game, Barbados Royals Women began their campaign with a convincing 7-wicket victory over Trinbago Knight Riders Women at the Brian Lara Stadium. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Barbados Royals restricted the Knight Riders to a modest total of 113/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The Barbados bowlers, led by Hayley Matthews and Amanda Wellington, put on a clinical display to keep the opposition batters in check.
Despite some resistance from Deandra Dottin, who scored 28 off 26 balls, and Shikha Pandey’s crucial 30 off 34 balls, Trinbago Knight Riders struggled to build momentum. Zaida James added a quick-fire 22 off 18 balls lower down the order, but Barbados Royals’ disciplined bowling effort made it difficult for the Knight Riders to post a competitive total. Chinelle Henry, Matthews, and Amanda Wellington each took two wickets, with Wellington particularly impressive, conceding just 14 runs in her 4 overs.
Hayley Matthews shines in Barbados Royals’ successful run chase
In response, Barbados Royals Women chased down the target comfortably, reaching 116/3 in 17.1 overs. Matthews anchored the innings with a superb knock of 67 off 56 balls, hitting 12 boundaries to keep the Royals ahead throughout the chase. Although Chamari Athapaththu was dismissed early for 5, contributions from Qiana Joseph (16 off 19) and Laura Harris (14 off 7) helped the Royals cruise to victory.
Jonassen was the standout bowler for Trinbago, picking up 2 wickets for 21 runs, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Barbados from securing a comprehensive win. Matthews was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance, which included 2 wickets and a match-winning half-century.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
