Barbados and the Windward Islands are set to face each other in match no. 12 of the ongoing 2023 edition of the Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Blaze. The match will be played at Warner Park, Basseterre on the 26th of May, 2023, at 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Both Barbados and Windward Island suffered defeats in their opening matches but bounced back strongly with victories in their subsequent two games. In their recent outings, both teams displayed dominant performances, making it intriguing to see which team’s winning streak will be halted.
Squads:
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
Windward Island – Afy Fletcher (C), Malika Edward, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Kimone Homer, Carena Noel, Jannelia Glasgow, Pearl Etienne, Earnisha Fontaine, Tracy Byron, Abini St. Jean, Nerissa Crafton, Amiah Gilbert, Namiah Marcellin
Players to watch out:
Aaliyah Alleyne
The 28-year-old all-rounder, in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), in 23 bowling innings has struck 9 wickets, while has scored 180 runs in 26 outings. Aaliyah, who didn’t have a good start to the series, has timely come well with a 55, which should do her a world of good.
Keila Elliott
The 34-year-old leg-spinner had limited opportunities, playing only a single game for the Windies. However, Keila leads the wicket tally for her side in the tournament, with 4 wickets to her name in 9.3 overs.
Qiana Joseph
The 22-year-old in 3 T20Is has only got a wicket to her name but has top wickets chart in the Women’s Super50 Cup. In the T20 fixtures, Qiana leads the runs chart for her side with 58 runs to her name in 3 innings, while has also struck 4 wickets.
Carena Noel
The 28-year-old all-rounder has been working hard, making a name for herself in the side. Noel in 3 innings has struck as many wickets, delivering her 10 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while has got the best of 2/11.
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:
Kycia Knight, Nerissa Crafton, Pearl Etienne, Afy Fletcher, Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Qiana Joseph, Shakera Selman, Carena Noel, Shamilia Connell, Keila Elliott
Match details:
Date – May 26, 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.