Match Preview – 23rd Match: Cinnamon Pacers vs Saffron Strikers

Cinnamon Pacers and Saffron Strikers meet for the second time in the tournament and the winner of this match can guarantee themselves a spot in the semi-finals.

In the Spotlight

Cinnamon Pacers comes into the match on the back of a victory again Bay Leaf Blasters which got them back to winning ways. Cinnamon Pacers bowlers did well to restrict the Blasters to 105 and would be hoping for a repeat performance in match 20. Alick Athanaze the tournament leading runs scorer registered his third 50 of the tournament and would hope for another good performance in this match.

Saffron Strikers won their most recent match my chasing down and setting a new tournament highest score. After conceding 131 they successful reach the target with 11 balls to spare. Their batsmen will be full of confidence and would expect to put in another dominant performance with the bat. Their bowlers would be hoping for improvements and a better all-round performance in their field.

Weather

There forecast is for overcast conditions with the chance of rain.

Pitch Conditions

The overhead conditions will provide some assistance to the bowlers on what should be another good batting wicket.

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

Cinnamon Pacers: Micah Narine, Kyron Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Adel Beggs, Heron Campbell, Chard Charles, Josh Edmund, Javed Hazzard, Nicoby John, Levaughn Lewis, Ken Maturine, Kenroy Peters, Javel St. Paul, Reuel Williams