Match Preview – 3rd Match: Saffron Strikers vs Clove Challengers
Saffron Strikers and Clove Challengers features in match 3 on day 1 of the tournament, two talented teams battle to win their first game of the tournament.
In the Spotlight
Saffron Strikers led by the former Under 19 World Cup Champion Ryan John boast an array of players who have played International Cricket, First Class Cricket and represented Grenada at different age group levels. The batting is built around Lendon Lawrence, Kendel “Lednek” George, Nickozi St. Hillaire and the captain Ryan John. The bowling features West Indies fast bowler Shermon Lewis, Ryan John, John Olive and Kem Charles.
Clove Challengers the youngest team on in the tournament is led by former national player Cyprian Forsyth and consists of a number of young exciting players. The batting is built around U19 prospect Teddy Bishop, the hard hitting Denroy Charles, Bronson Johnson and the captain Cyprian Forsyth. The bowling efforts will be led by exciting young speedsters Jamie Buddy and Darron Nedd with support provided by Deyna George and Jeron Noel.
Weather
Conditions will be partly sunny tomorrow with the chance of showers
Pitch Conditions
As the day progress batting should become easier and by the 3rd game should dry out to a flat wicket which makes conditions perfect for batting.
Squads
Saffron Strikers: Ryan John (C), Kem Charles, Ray Charles, Samora Fraser, Jelani George, Mickel Joseph, Lendon Lawrence, Shermon Lewis, Alex Moses, John Olive, Jenson Phillip Clove Challengers: Cyprian Forsyth (C), Teddy Bishop, Jamie Buddy, Denroy Charles, Tiron Charles, Deyna George, Melvin Gordon, Bronson Johnson, Angel Johnson, Cliffon Mark, Darron Nedd, Jeron Noel, Kimo Peters, Casimir Thomas