Barbados Gems secured a 55-50 win over Singapore while Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Girls were handed a 28-69 defeat by hosts, South Africa, as action continued in the 2023 Netball World Cup at the Cape Town International Convention Center on Monday.

The Gems and Singapore played a tight first quarter with Singapore coming out with a 13-12 lead. The second quarter was a different story, however, as the Caribbean side won it 17-11 to go into the break with a 29-24 lead.

The third quarter saw Singapore roaring back to take it 16-11, meaning the teams entered the fourth quarter knotted at 40.

The Gems held their nerve in the final period to take it 15-10 and secure a 55-50 win. Kadeen Corbin had 41 goals from 43 attempts while Latonia Blackman had 14 goals and 13 assists for Barbados.

Amandeep Chahal led Singapore with 39 goals from 46 attempts.

On the other hand, Trinidad & Tobago’s Calypso Girls were hammered by South Africa.

After a relatively close first quarter, which South Africa won 18-12, the second quarter sealed T&T’s fate as they were held to just three points to go into halftime down 33-15.

The third quarter was no different as South Africa continued to dominate, winning 18-6 to go into the fourth period up 51-21.

The hosts won the fourth quarter 18-7 to complete the 69-28 win.

Nichole Taljaard had 24 goals and 15 assists for the hosts while Afeisha Noel had 11 goals for T&T.

Barbados Gems now have four points to lead Group E in the second preliminary stage while T&T are at the foot of Group E without a point.