The Jamaica Women and the Leeward Islands Women are all set to lock horns in match number 7 on May 5, of the Women’s T20 Blaze 2025. The field is all set at Arnos Vale Stadium, where Jamaica, the defending champions, aim to maintain their dominance, while Leeward Islands seek redemption after last season’s defeat.
Squad:
Jamaica women’s cricket team
Rashada Williams (C), Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Vanessa Watts, Kate Wilmot, Abigail Bryce, Nicole Campbell, Kade Wilmott, Keneisha Ferron, Chrishana McKenzie, Jodian Morgan, Lena Scott, Neisha-Ann Waisome, Celina Whyte
Leeward Islands women’s cricket team
Amanda Edwards (C), Davronique Maynard, Kayzg boyles, Qiana Joseph, Saneldo Willett, Cherry-Anne Moses, Divya Saxena, Kimberly Anthony, Melicia Clarke, Reniece Boyce, Jahzara Clxton, Rozel Liburd, Shawnisha Hector, Tonya Martin
Players to watch out:
Amanda Edwards
The captain of the Leeward will be looked up to anchor the innings this season. Edwards had a promising season last year with two of her best leads, 30 (37) and 35 (25) on the losing side against Jamaica. In recent innings against Guyana, she anchored 28 (29). More of the same will be expected from her once again when they take on Jamaica in their next match.
Chedean Nation
The all-rounder reliable with the bat and behind the stumps, is in form this season. She recently was able to earn the Player of the Match by picking up 3/7 crucial wickets leading Jamaica to a 7-wicket victory. Nation folded her campaign last season with 6 wickets of 5 matches.
Rashada Williams
The wicket-keeper batter was a standout last season. She topped the runs chart with the most runs (183) at an average of 45 in 5 innings with a half century against Windward Women. In the recent innings of this season, Williams anchored the innings with her 41 (49) against the Windward women. While being the lead run scorer, she will look to defend her team’s title.
Reniece Boyce
The wicket-keeper batter is recognized for her solid technique and reliability behind the stumps. Last season, in the opening match she scored a brilliant half century 67 (52) anchoring the Leeward’s innings. This season the player will be considered to stabilize the innings and maximize her stats.
Pitch:
The pitch generally favors bowlers, especially spinners. Pacers can also play a role, but the batters have found it easy to score runs against the pacers. The average score can be 89, with a merry for spinners as the game proceeds.
Weather:
Expect a warm day in Kingstown during match time, with temperatures peaking at around 30°C. Humidity levels will be high, hovering near 73% and with partly cloudy overhead, expect drizzle during the play.
Fantasy XI Picks:
Reniece Boyce, Rashada Williams, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Divya Saxena, Amanda Edwards, Shawnisha Hector, Jahzara Clxton, Vanessa Watts, Neisha-Ann Waisome, Rozel Liburd
Match details:
Date – May 5, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM
Venue – Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, St. Vincent
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the Windies Cricket YouTube channel.
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