The decider, the 2nd Twenty20 International (T20I), of the 3-match bilateral series between Guernsey and Jersey, is scheduled to be played at the King George V Sports Ground, Castel, on the 24th of June, 2023, and commences at 7:30 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.
Rebecca Hubbard
The 46-year-old all-rounder in 3 T20Is has scored 62 runs, including the highest of 34* and with the ball has struck a couple of wickets, sent down her overs at an economy rate of 5.40, and has registered the best of 1/14.
Lily Greig
The 18-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, in 14 innings has scored 192 runs, including the highest of 36 and in 4 outings with the ball, while has remained wicketless, has registered a healthy economy rate of 6.00.
Florence Tanguy
The 17-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, in 5 innings has scored 45 runs, of which 26 had come in an inning alone, while with the ball, in 7 outings has struck 9 wickets at an economy rate of 4.87.
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, Molly Robinson, Maria Da Rocha, Chloe Greechan, Analise Merritt, Rebecca Hubbard, Trinity Smith, Claire Jennings, Rose Hill, Florence Tanguy
Match details:
Date – June 24, 2023
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – King George V Sports Ground, Castel
Broadcast – N.A.
