For Match No. 06 of the ongoing edition of the Women’s Super50 Cup, the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands are set to lock horns at Warner Park on the 10th of May, 2023, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
In their respective season openers, the Windward Islands, chasing 79 for victory, registered a thumping 9-wicket win against Guyana, while the Leeward Islands suffered a 6-wicket defeat in defending their total of 120 against Jamaica.
Squads:
Windward Island – Afy Fletcher (C), Malika Edward, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Kimone Homer, Carena Noel, Jannelia Glasgow, Pearl Etienne, Earnisha Fontaine, Tracy Byron, Abini St. Jean, Nerissa Crafton, Amiah Gilbert, Namiah Marcellin
Leeward Island – Saneldo Willett (C), Terez Parker, Tyynetta McKoy, Amanda Edwards, Jenisen Richards, Melicia Clarke, Rozel Liburd, Davanna Claxton, Tonya Martin, Chey-Anne Moses, Davronique Maynard, Kimberley Anthony, Jahzara Claxton, Divya Saxena
Players to watch out:
Afy Fletcher
The 36-year-old in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), in 56 innings with the ball has struck 74 wickets and has got the best figures of 4/22, while has been handy with the bat scoring 310 runs in 46 innings. In the opener, Afy recorded figures of 2/10 (5.1) and 44(52).
Qiana Joseph
The 22-year-old, in 8 ODI outings has struck 7 wickets with the best of 2/24, and in 8 innings, with the bat has scored 38 runs. Qiana in the opener wasn’t required with the bat, while with the ball registered figures of 4/18 (10).
Divya Saxena
The 29-year-old Canadian international previously played international cricket for Kenya as well. Divya in the opener, scored a 33-ball 30, while in 2 overs with the ball, conceded leaked 17 runs.
Amanda Edwards
The 34-year-old spin all-rounder in the opener recorded figures of 2/17 (5), while with the bat was cheaply dismissed for 9(17). The all-rounder will remain crucial in the team’s success this season.
Pitch:
With the track being on the slower side, it has not been easy for batting, and the average score of 160 at the venue suggests the same. Bowlers, especially spinners, dictate the proceedings of the game as the ball grips and turns.
Weather:
With partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain, the conditions are pleasant at Warner Park for some cricket. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 68%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Terez Parker, Namiah Marcellin, Carena Noel, Jenisen Richards, Zaida James, Pearl Etienne, Divya Saxena, Tonya Martin, Qiana Joseph, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher
Match details:
Date – May 10, 2023
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Warner Park, Basseterre
Broadcast – All games of the domestic season will be streamed live on the Windies Cricket YouTube channel and the live scorecards will be available on the Windiescricket.com – live match center.