In the doubleheader, Jersey is set to take on Turkey in match no. 7 of the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Division 2 Europe Qualifier. The game will be held at Grainville Cricket Ground, St Saviour, on May 30, 2023, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The opening day of the tournament witnessed contrasting results for the two teams. Hosts Jersey started their campaign with a commanding victory over Italy, while Turkey faced back-to-back crushing defeats against Sweden and Germany.
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, Analise Merritt, Charlie Miles (WK), Trinity Smith, Grace Wetherall
Turkey – Basak Ceylan Coskun (C), Rumeysa Alp, Goksu Ayan, Kubra Canavarci, Gulce Cengiz, Ozlem Essiz, Yaprak Karadogan (WK), Gulhatun Keles, Ezgi Kilic, Hatice Okcu, Havva Ozcan Karaduman (WK), Rabia Sahan, Merve Sert, Burcu Taylan
Players to watch out:
Charlie Miles
The 21-year-old opening batter in 7 Twenty20 internationals (T20Is) has scored 177 runs, at an average of 59.00, and has got the highest of 57*. Charlie had a good start to her campaign having finished unbeaten on 22* in a chase of 43 runs.
Georgia Mallett
The 18-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 8 bowling innings has struck 7 scalps, while has added 86 runs to her tally in 7 outings with the bat. Georgia’s best bowling figures of 4/5 had come in the curtain raiser against Italy.
Goksu Ayan
The 19-year-old didn’t have the best of starts to her international career having been cheaply dismissed on the score of 3 while conceding 13 runs in the lone over she sent down. Goksu, later in the day again failed to make up having departed cheaply for just 1.
Ezgi Kilic
The 18-year-old all-rounder rounder on debut batted for 7 runs and sent down her 3 overs at an economical rate of 6 having conceded 18 runs. Ezgi continued to impress in her 2nd outing later on the same day having set down her couple at an economy rate of 4.5.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at Granville Cricket Ground, St Saviour, presents an even playing surface that favors both bowlers and batters. It wicket to an extent does offer support to fast bowlers, while spinners will have a significant role to play during the middle overs.
Weather:
The cloudy overhead poses no threat to the game and we’ve got a complete game on our hands as the probability of rain is minimal. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 16°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 69%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Mia Maguire, Charlie Miles, Burcu Taylan, Maria Da Rocha, Chloe Greechan, Trinity Smith, Analise Merritt, Georgia Mallett, Erin Duffy, Erin Gouge, Rabia Sahan
Match details:
Date – May 30, 2023
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Grainville Cricket Ground, St Saviour
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on FanCode and ICC TV.