Jamaica and Barbados will go head-to-head in match no. 8 of the ongoing 2023 edition of the Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Blaze. The match is scheduled to be held at Warner Park, Basseterre, on the 24th of May, 2023, at 12:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Jamaica secured successive wins, beginning with a dominant victory in their season opener, followed by a thrilling 6-run triumph against Trinidad and Tobago. Meanwhile, Barbados bounced back from a loss with a close 3-wicket win in a chase of 91 runs against Guyana.
Squads:
Jamaica – Chedean Nation, Keneshia Ferron, Natasha McLean, Shereka Shelton, Celina Whyte, Kate Wilmott, Neisha-Ann Waisome, Sherene Burnett, Stafanie Taylor (C), Lena Scott (WK), Rashada Williams (WK), Jody-Ann Brown, Nicole Campbell, Vanessa Watts
Barbados – Allison Gordon, Kyshona Knight, Theanny Herbert-Mayers, Aaliyah Alleyne, Asabi Callender, Hayley Matthews, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Alisa Scantlebury (WK), Kycia Knight (WK), Trishan Holder (WK), Aaliyah Williams, Keila Elliott, Shakera Selman (C), Shamilia Connell, Shanika Bruce
Players to watch out:
Rashada Williams
The 26-year-old keeper-batter in 16 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 174 runs with a highest of 38 and has also bagged her maiden wicket. In the ongoing tournament, Rashada has scored 72 runs in 2 innings, with a highest of 40.
Neisha-Ann Waisome
The 29-year-old uncapped player from the Caribbean has made her mark as the leading wicket-taker for her team. With 5 wickets to her name, at an economy rate of 3.13, she also shares the top spot in the tournament’s wicket tally.
Shakera Selman
The 33-year-old all-rounder has taken 51 wickets in 87 innings and scored 61 runs in 26 matches in T20Is. Shakera leads the runs chart for her side, with 46 runs in 2 innings, remaining unbeaten on both occasions.
Keila Elliott
The 34-year-old leg-spinner had limited opportunities, playing only a single game for the Windies. However, Keila has shown promise in the tournament, taking a couple of wickets at an economy rate of 5.38.
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 27°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:
Natasha McLean, Rashada Williams, Vanessa Watts, Kycia Knight, Chedean Nation, Hayley Matthews, Neisha-Ann Waisome, Shakera Selman, Celina Whyte, Shamilia Connell, Keila Elliott
Match details:
Date – May 24, 2023
Time – 12:00 AM IST
Venue – Warner Park, Basseterre
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.