In the 3rd edition of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), the inaugural champions, Trinbago Knight Riders, will open their campaign against the defending champions, Barbados Royals, who have already started their title defense with a win. Match no. 2 will be played at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, on the 23rd of August 2024, at 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Trinbago Knight Riders – Deandra Dottin, Chedean Nation, Kycia Knight, Shamilia Connell, Kyshona Knight, Jahzara Claxton, Zaida James, Jannillea Glasgow, Anisa Mohammed, Shunelle Sawh, Samara Ramnath, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey
Barbados Royals – Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Rashada Williams, Shabika Gajnabi, Cherry Ann Fraser, Trishan Holder, Qiana Joseph, Djenaba Joseph, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Chamari Athapaththu, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Harris, Georgia Redmayne
Players to watch out:
Jemimah Rodrigues
The 23-year-old top-order batter has amassed 2,074 runs from 87 T20I innings, at an average of 30.50, a strike rate of 114.26, and the highest score of 76. Jemimah’s scores from her recent T20I outings read 53* against South Africa, and 6*, 14, 28*, and 29 in her Asia Cup campaign in late July 2024. She has had a consistent run of late and would want to build on this momentum for a memorable maiden WCPL campaign.
Jess Jonassen
The 31-year-old all-rounder has bagged 96 wickets from 101 T20I outings, maintaining an economy rate of 5.76, while also adding 438 runs from 43 innings. Jess’ last T20I dates back to October 2023; however, she has since had two successful franchise campaigns, and in her most recent one at The Hundred, she bagged 12 wickets from 8 outings and scored 176 runs at a strike rate of 130.37. She can be counted upon for the goods.
Hayley Matthews
The 26-year-old all-rounder has racked up 2,339 runs from 96 T20I outings, at a strike rate of 112.88, and has scalped 99 wickets from 89 bowling innings, with an economy rate of 5.87. Hayley has been equally successful in the WCPL, racking up 338 runs and taking 14 wickets from 9 outings, and kicked off this season with a mature 61* and 2/19 (3). The seasoned campaigner can be relied upon for all-round efforts.
Qiana Joseph
The 23-year-old all-rounder has not had much success in 11 T20Is; however, she has pushed her case for selection with successful WCPL and domestic stints. In the WCPL, Qiana has taken 5 wickets from 6 outings, at an economy rate of 5.65, and scored 65 runs, at a strike rate of 132.65, from 4 innings. In the 2024 season opener, she scored 24 runs and returned figures of 2/14 and will be backed to continue in this form.
Pitch:
The Brian Lara Cricket Academy features a fairly balanced center wicket that offers runs for batters and a good amount of assistance to bowlers as well. The average score at the venue is in the 120s, and spinners have the upper hand on the track.
Weather:
Trinidad promises ideal conditions for a complete game, despite mostly cloudy skies, as the chances of rain are minimal during match hours. The temperature will hover around 28°C, with light winds and 64% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Jess Jonassen, Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Chamari Athapaththu, Qiana Joseph, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Anisa Mohammed, Shikha Pandey
Match details:
Date – August 23, 2024
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
