Defending champions Barbados Royals are on track with consecutive wins in the 3rd edition of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) and will next face the Guyana Amazon Warriors, who have managed just one win from three games, in match no. 5 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad. The game is scheduled for 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 27th of August 2024.
Squads:
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
Guyana Amazon Warriors – Stafanie Taylor, Shermaine Campbelle, Natasha Mclean, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman, Sheneta Grimmond, Ashmini Munisar, Kate Wilmott, Kaysia Schultz, Nyia Latchman, Realeanna Grimmond, Shabnim Ismail, Erin Burns, Chloe Tryon, Lauren Winfield-Hill
Players to watch out:
Chamari Athapaththu
The 34-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has amassed 3,326 runs from 137 outings, at an average of 25.38 and a strike rate of 110.90, while also taking 56 wickets from 81 innings, maintaining an economy rate of 6.64. Chamari had an outstanding run lately; however, she has struggled for runs in the lead-up to the competition, both in The Hundred and in bilaterals against Ireland. It is hoped she rediscovers her footing.
Aaliyah Alleyne
The 29-year-old pacer has taken 15 wickets from 33 T20I innings, with a best of 2/16, while also adding 307 runs to the tally from 34 outings, including the highest of 49*. Aaliyah has had a brilliant start to this campaign; while she hasn’t added many runs with the bat, her returns with the ball read 3/21 and 1/25. The team will count on her to continue this bowling form, while also stepping up her efforts with the bat.
Lauren Winfield-Hill
The 33-year-old keeper-batter has accumulated 596 runs from 35 T20I outings, at a strike rate of 107.97, with the highest score of 74. Lauren in her most recent campaign in The Hundred consistently managed starts, registering the highest score of 61*. In her ongoing maiden WCPL stint, she has recorded scores of 10, 46*, and 11, and should be backed to build on these starts, producing a big knock.
Karishma Ramharack
The 29-year-old off-spinner has picked up 25 wickets from 32 T20I outings, with a best of 4/15, while maintaining an economy rate of 6.58. In the WCPL, she has taken 8 wickets from 9 outings, at an economy rate of 7.06. Building on her notable form from international cricket, Karishma has produced figures of 0/22 (3) and 2/19 (3) in this campaign, and she can be relied upon for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
Trinidad offers a balanced pitch with a slight advantage for bowlers over batters, as evidenced by a modest average score in the 120s at the venue. Spin-friendly conditions will also give pacers an advantage on the track.
Weather:
With the temperature forecasted to be around 29°C, light winds, clear skies, and humidity at 71%, it will be a good day for cricket at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad.
Fantasy playing XI:
Lauren Winfield-Hill, Georgia Redmayne, Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews, Chamari Athapaththu, Chloe Tryon, Erin Burns, Qiana Joseph, Shabnim Ismail, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Aaliyah Alleyne
Match details:
Date – August 27, 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.
