Jersey and Italy are set to go head-to-head in the opener of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Division 2 Europe Qualifier, that’ll be played at the Grainville Cricket Ground, St Saviour, on the 29th of May, 2023, at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
During the ICC event opener, both Jersey and Italy will make their debut in an ICC qualification pathway event. While Jersey’s most recent game had come against Guernsey mid-last year, Italy last played a game late last year during the Women’s T20 Pentangular Series 2022/23.
Squads:
Jersey – Chloe Greechan (C), Aimee Aikenhead, Florrie Copley, Maria Da Rocha, Erin Duffy, Erin Gouge, Lily Greig, Sophia Hanson, Mia Maguire (WK), Georgia Mallett (WK), Analise Merritt, Charlie Miles (WK), Trinity Smith, Grace Wetherall
Italy – Kumudu Peddrick (C), Sharon Withanage (VC), Nimesha Asuramanage, Emilia Bartram, Gayathri Batagoda, Kirandeep Kaur, Chathurika Mahamalage, Sadalee Malwatta, Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Methnara Rathnayake (WK), Dishani Samarawickrama, Regina Suddahazai, Sonia Toffoletto, Anne Warnakulasuriya
Players to watch out:
Trinity Smith
The 18-year-old all-rounder in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), in 3 outings with the bat has accumulated 120 runs, including the highest of 59*, while in 6 bowling innings has struck 5 wickets at an economy rate of 6.40.
Chloe Greechan
The 22-year-old bowling all-rounder, in T20Is, in 9 innings has been handy contributing 93 runs, while has struck 15 wickets in 12 outings at an economy rate of 3.58 and has recorded the best bowling figures of 3/6.
Sharon Withanage
The 41-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, in 14 innings has scored 369 runs, including the highest of 64* at an average of 33.54, while has struck 15 wickets in 12 outings at an economy rate of 4.94 and has got the best of 3/5.
Kumudu Peddrick
The 40-year-old all-rounder, in 14 T20Is has struck as many wickets at an economy rate of 4.35, while has scored 243 runs at an average of 24.30. Kumudu has registered respective bests of 3/6 and 50*.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at Granville Cricket Ground, St Saviour, offers a balanced playing surface, benefiting both bowlers and batters. It provides a good share of assistance to the bowlers, particularly the pacer, while spinners will play a crucial role during the middle overs.
Weather:
Despite cloudy overhead, the probability of rain is minimal and the forecast promises a complete game of cricket at the Grainville Cricket Ground, St Saviour. The temperature is forecasted to be around 16°C, with strong winds and a humidity level of 76%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Methnara Rathnayake, Lily Greig, Maria Da Rocha, Regina Suddahazai, Chloe Greechan, Emilia Bartram, Kumudu Peddrick, Chathurika Mahamalage, Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Erin Duffy, Sharon Withanage
Match details:
Date – May 29, 2023
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Grainville Cricket Ground, St Saviour
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.