Match 12 of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Blaze will feature a contest between the Windward Islands and Leeward Islands at Warner Park, Basseterre. The game is dated for the 24th of March, 2024, at 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Windward Islands – Afy Fletcher (C), Malika Edward, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Kimone Homer, Carena Noel, Jannelia Glasgow, Pearl Etienne, Earnisha Fontaine, Tracy Byron, Nerissa Crafton, Amiah Gilbert, Namiah Marcellin, Selena Ross
Leeward Islands – Amanda Edwards (C), Terez Parker, Tyynetta McKoy, Reniece Boyce, Melicia Clarke, Rozel Liburd, Shawnisha Hector, Tonya Martin, Chey-Anne Moses, Shebani Bhaskar, Kimberley Anthony, Jahzara Claxton, Divya Saxena, Saneldo Willett
Players to watch out:
Qiana Joseph
The 23-year-old all-rounder has had another good domestic season with both bat and ball. Capitalizing on her string of starts from the Super50 Cup, Qiana scored a 56(55) in the T20 opener but hasn’t scored a lot since. While with the ball, she has returned figures of 0/25 (3), 0/8 (4), and 1/21 (4). She’ll be counted on for the goods.
Amiah Gilbert
The 16-year-old off-spinner from three Super50 outings struck as many wickets, and in a couple of T20 appearances, has managed to leave a decent impression. Amiah, while finishing wicketless in the T20 opener, returned figures of 1/27 (4) in her most recent outing, and it’ll be hoped she makes the most of this form.
Shawnisha Hector
The 29-year-old all-rounder has impressed with the ball this domestic season, and while she was back amongst runs late in the Super50 Cup, she failed to carry the form into the T20 Blaze. However, Shawnisha’s bowling figures read 1/31, 1/10, and 2/16, and she will be backed to step up with an all-round effort.
Jahzara Claxton
The 18-year-old pacer didn’t find much success in the Super50 Cup, and following a few wicketless outings, in her most recent outing, she produced figures of 3/13, while also chipping in by scoring 25(36) in a recent game. Jahzara is a promising talent, and it’ll be hoped she extends this form till the business end.
Pitch:
The slow and dry center wicket at Warner Park offers favorable conditions for bowlers, especially spinners, leading to an average score in the 90s. Batters face challenges on this track but can convert their starts once they settle in.
Weather:
With partly cloudy skies and a minimal chance of rain, the conditions are ideal for a complete game of cricket in Basseterre. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 26°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 84%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Reniece Boyce, Divya Saxena, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Amanda Edwards, Qiana Joseph, Jahzara Claxton, Zaida James, Carena Noel, Jannelia Glasgow, Rozel Liburd
Match details:
Date – March 24, 2024
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Warner Park, Basseterre
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the Cricket West Indies YouTube channel and live scorecards can be accessed on windiescricket.com match center.
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