In match no. 5 of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Super50 Cup, Leeward Island and Jamaica are set to face off at the Conaree Sports Club, Conaree. The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 6th of March, 2024.
The two have had vastly different starts to the season; while the Leeward Island were bowled out for 86 in a chase of 143, suffering a heavy defeat, Jamaica posted a commanding 289 and bowled Barbados out for 89, registering a thumping win.
Squads:
Leeward Islands – Amanda Edwards (C), Terez Parker, Tyynetta McKoy, Reniece Boyce, Melicia Clarke, Rozel Liburd, Shawnisha Hector, Tonya Martin, Chey-Anne Moses, Shebani Bhaskar, Kimberley Anthony, Jahzara Claxton, Divya Saxena, Saneldo Willett
Jamaica – Stafanie Taylor (C), Rashada Williams, Natasha McLean, Vanessa Watts, Keneshia Ferron, Neisha-Ann Waisome, Chedean Nation, Kate Wilmott, Nicole Campbell, Celina Whyte, Abigail Bryce, Jaunel Deers, Jessica Garcia
Players to watch out:
Divya Saxena
The 30-year-old all-rounder managed only 80 runs, including the highest of 44*, from 4 outings last edition, while also having a wicket to her name off a couple of innings. Divya faced 89 balls in the season opener but added only 19 runs to the tally while not having a bowl. She’ll be backed to step up for the team.
Amanda Edwards
The 35-year-old all-rounder managed a solid 74-run inning last season and also picked up 5 wickets from as many outings, maintaining an economy rate of 3.57. Opening the inning, Amanda departed cheaply for 13 while also returning figures of 1/12 (4.0) in her first outing this season. She’ll be relied upon for the goods.
Stafanie Taylor
The 32-year-old all-rounder didn’t have the best of domestic seasons last season; however, she kicked off the ongoing edition with a 99-ball 94 and also registered figures of 2/16 (6.4). Stafanie has put behind her poor patch, scoring runs convincingly in international cricket and will be counted on to lead the scoring.
Vanessa Watts
The 36-year-old off-spinner, averaging 10.66 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.20, struck 12 wickets from only 5 outings. Vanessa was a standout last season, and returning figures of 2/24 (10.0), she has picked up from where she left off. It’ll be expected of the seasoned campaigner to make the most of this form.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Conaree Sports Club offers favorable conditions for bowlers, especially spinners, leading to an average score in the 180s. Batters face challenges on this wicket but can convert their starts once they find their rhythm.
Weather:
The conditions at Conaree are expected to be pleasant for the game, with clear skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to be around 28°C, with light winds, and humidity at 63%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Natasha McLean, Rashada Williams, Stafanie Taylor, Amanda Edwards, Chedean Nation, Divya Saxena, Shawnisha Hector, Chey-Anne Moses, Melicia Clarke, Neisha-Ann Waisome, Vanessa Watts
Match details:
Date – March 6, 2024
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Conaree Sports Club, Conaree
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the Cricket West Indies YouTube channel and live scorecards can be accessed on windiescricket.com match center.