It’s a face-off between Guyana and Leeward Islands for match no. 9 of the ongoing edition of the Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Blaze. The match is scheduled to commence on the 24th of May, 2023, at 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), at Warner Park, Basseterre.
Leeward Islands are yet to taste victory in the ongoing T20 tournament, while Guyana had a positive start to their campaign with a 4-run victory in the curtain raiser. However, Guyana faced a setback in their following game, losing to Barbados by 3 wickets in a thrilling penultimate ball finish.
Squads:
Guyana – Katana Mentore (WK), Mandy Mangru, Shemaine Campbelle (C/WK), Analesia D’Aguiar, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Plaffianna Millington, Realeanna Grimmond, Tilleya Madramoot, Ashmini Munisar, Cyanna Retemiah, Kaysia Schultz, Nyia Latchman, Shabika Gajnabi, Sheneta Grimmond
Leeward Islands – Davronique Maynard, Jahzara Claxton, Jenisen Richards, Saneldo Willett, Amanda Edwards, Cherry-Anne Moses, Divya Saxena, Kimberly Anthony, Tonya Martin, Tynetta Mckoy, Terez Parker, Davanna Claxton, Melicia Clarke, and Rozel Liburd
Players to watch out:
Katana Mentore
The 28-year-old batter is yet to make her international debut, and with the impressive start she has had, she surely has her eyes set on a big finish. With 64 runs to her name in 2 outings, Katana is seeded 2nd on the runs chart, trailing behind Rashada Williams.
Kaysia Schultz
The 26-year-old has had a quiet start to her international career, failing to take any wickets in 4 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). However, Kaysia has made an impact in a couple of games this season, picking up 4 wickets with an economy rate of 4.25.
Amanda Edwards
The 34-year-old all-rounder continues to impress, first in the Super50 Cup and now in the T20 Blaze. Amanda has been outstanding for the team, leading the batting charge with 50 runs in a couple of innings.
Divya Saxena
The 29-year-old Canadian international, who has previously represented Kenya in international cricket, is showcasing her skills in the tournament. Divya has taken a couple of wickets in her outings, albeit at a slightly expensive rate of 8.67.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Warner Park, Basseterre presents challenges for batters due to its slow and spin-friendly nature, leading to an average score of 92. Batters will need to apply themselves thoroughly to thrive on this demanding track.
Weather:
With moderate winds, a humidity level of 73%, and a temperature around 25°C, the conditions are ideal to be at the cricket. Despite partly cloudy skies, the chances of precipitation are very low, with only a 20% chance.
Fantasy playing XI:
Shemaine Campbelle, Katana Mentore, Divya Saxena, Jenisen Richards, Sheneta Grimmond, Melicia Clarke, Amanda Edwards, Plaffianna Millington, Ashmini Munisar, Nyia Latchman, Kaysia Schultz
Match details:
Date – May 24, 2023
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Warner Park, Basseterre
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.