Following their previous bilateral series in 2022, where Jersey emerged victorious with a 2-0 clean sweep over Guernsey, the two teams are set to meet again in a 3-match Inter-Insular Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) series. The T20I opener will take place on the 24th of June, 2023, at King George V Sports Ground, Castel, at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Head-to-head, the two sides, Guernsey and Jersey, have competed in three games. With Jersey sealing the 2022 series with a 2-0 victory, they hold a slight edge over Guernsey, with a 2-1 margin to their credit.
Squads:
Guernsey – Eva Bourgaize, Philippa Stahelin, Molly Robinson, Rebecca Hubbard, Francesca Bulpitt, Olivia Morgan, Claire Jennings, Emily Merrien, Hannah Eulenkamp, Krista De-La Mare, Roise Davis, Liz Wilcocks, Alice Davis, Elise Millington
Jersey – Mia Maguire, Lily Greig, Maria Da Rocha, Grace Wetherall, Aimee Aikenhead, Chloe Greechan, Analise Merritt, Trinity Smith, Florence Tanguy, Erin Gouge, Rose Hill, Georgia Mallett, Flo Copley
Players to watch out:
Philippa Stahelin
The 29-year-old batter has had a good start to her international career scoring 74 runs, including the highest of 56* in 3 innings. Philippa averages 37.00 in the format and big runs of the batter can be expected during the series.
Claire Jennings
The right-arm pacer in 3 outings in national colours has struck a couple of wickets. Claire with an economy rate of 5.80 and best figures of 1/7 (2) has looked promising early in her international career.
Mia Maguire
The 16-year-old keeper-batter is another who’s had a decent start to her international career. Mia averaging 26.66 has scored 80 runs with the strike rate in the 70s and has got the highest of 44*.
Rose Hill
The 55-year-old pacer, in T20Is, in 8 innings has bagged 10 wickets at an economy rate of 4.96 and has got the best figures of 4/16 to her name. Rose has been handy with the bat having added 13 runs to the team tally of her couple outings.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at the King George V Sports Ground offer greater assistance to bowlers compared to batters. The average score at the venue is only a modest score in the 110s and batters will need to display discipline and skill to post a competitive total on this pitch.
Weather:
The conditions are favorable for a game of cricket at the King George V Sports Ground, Castel, with sunny overhead and a humidity level of 99%. The temperature is forecasted to range in the early 20s, and the likelihood of rain is minimal.
Fantasy playing XI:
Mia Maguire, Lily Greig, Philippa Stahelin, Maria Da Rocha, Chloe Greechan, Analise Merritt, Rebecca Hubbard, Trinity Smith, Claire Jennings, Rose Hill, Georgia Mallett
Match details:
Date – June 24, 2023
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – King George V Sports Ground, Castel
Broadcast – N.A.