In match no. 11 of the ongoing 2023 edition of the Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Blaze, the Leeward Islands and Trinidad & Tobago will lock horns. The match is set to be held at Warner Park in Basseterre on the 26th of May, 2023, at 12:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The Leeward Islands have faced three defeats in all their matches this season, while Trinidad & Tobago, despite a strong start with a win, have failed to maintain their momentum and suffered losses in their next two games.
Squads:
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
Trinidad & Tobago – Britney Cooper, Djenaba Joseph, KD Jazz Mitchell, Samara Ramnath, Shania Abdool, Lee-Ann Kirby, Selene O’neil, Shalini Samaroo, Reniece Boyce (WK), Shunelle Sawh (WK), Anisa Mohammed (C), Karishma Ramharack, Kirbyina Alexander, Steffie Soogrim
Players to watch out:
Amanda Edwards
The 34-year-old all-rounder continues to impress, first in the Super50 Cup and now in the T20 Blaze. Amanda has singlehandedly been fighting for the side, leading the runs chart with 63 runs in 3 innings.
Jenisen Richards
The 36-year-old batting all-rounder, while has underperformed with the bat, has starred for the side as the leading wicket-taker. Jenisen in 10 overs has conceded 45 runs, struck a couple of wickets, and had got the best of 1/15.
Britney Cooper
The 33-year-old in 66 Twenty20 Internationals (T20I) has scored 633 runs and has got a fifty to her name with the highest score of 61. For the poorly performing side, Cooper, with 58 runs in 3 innings leads the list, for the side.
Samara Ramnath
The 16-year-old all-rounder has received a lot of recognition lately for her notable performances. Samara in the tournament, in 3 outings has struck 4 wickets at an economy rate of 4.44 and has got the best of 3/12.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at Warner Park, Basseterre, pleases the bowlers, particularly the spinners, and presents difficulties for the batters. The spin-friendly conditions result in an average score in the 90s, requiring batters to exhibit discipline to achieve a competitive total.
Weather:
The conditions at Warner Park, Basseterre are forecasted to be pleasant for the game, with partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 29°C, accompanied by light winds and a humidity level of 74%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Terez Parker, Divya Saxena, Britney Cooper, Jenisen Richards, Jahzara Claxton, Lee-Ann Kirby, Amanda Edwards, Samara Ramnath, Anisa Mohammed, Karishma Ramharack, Steffie Soogrim
Match details:
Date – May 26, 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.