Match Preview: Saffron Strikers vs Nutmeg Warriors – 12th Match Spice Isle T10 3rd Edition
Nutmeg Warriors we be looking for get back into winning ways after suffering their first loss in the tournament against the Bayleaf Blasters in their previous match. The Warriors batters surprisingly failed to chase down 83 for victory, losing by 5 runs.
The onus will be on the captain Andre Fletcher and his explosive batters to get back to their grove quickly to lead the team’s batting effort. Their bowling unit once again put in a disciplined effort with the ball by restricting the Blasters to 82 from their 10 overs. Sheldon Joseph, Josh Thomas and Alex Moses all went for less that 6 runs an over.
The Warriors bowlers will have to be at their best if they are to restrict the powerful batting line of the Saffron Strikers.
The Strikers who sit in second position on the table with two wins from three matches will be hoping to gain 2 points against the Warriors to cement their position in the top two of the table.
The Strikers batters who have been inform in the tournament will be expected to bounce back from their subpar performance in their previous match against the Challengers and lead the way in picking up another victory in the tournament. Both openers Gian Benjamin and Ryhson Williams have registered half centuries in the tournament had will be asked upon to get their team off to another good start in the tournament.