The Cricket West Indies (CWI) organized Women’s T20 Blaze 2025 is all set to bring in a high-voltage clash as Windward Islands Women (WWI-W) face defending champions Jamaica Women (JAM-W) in match number 3 of the 2025 Women’s T20 Blaze. The field is all set at the iconic Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown. With both teams looking forward to making strong statements, Jamaica is aiming to defend their crown.
Squads:
Windward Islands Women’s Cricket Team
Zaida James (C), Holly Charles, Niesha Cherry, Nerissa Crafton, Ashlene Edward, Afy Fletcher, Earnisha Fontaine, Amiah Gilbert, Jannillea Glasgow, Japhina Joseph, Namiah Marcellin, Carena Noel, Selena Ross, Abini Sharwlise St. Jean
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
Players to watch out:
Rashada Williams
Power-hitter Williams will be looking upon this match to defend their title. The wicketkeeper-batter scored 138 runs last season, averaging 45 and providing stability at the top of the order.
Chinelle Henry
The dynamic Jamaican all-rounder known for her explosive batting and sharp medium-fast bowling, had a pretty sound season with taking 8 wickets. The team will look up to Henry for breaking crucial partnerships.
Zaida James
The young all-rounder continues to impress and is consistent with her skills both in domestic and international cricket. Last season James impressed with taking 7 crucial wickets for the team and this time she is all set to captain the Windward Islands this season.
Aly Fletcher
The right-arm leg-spin bowler who represents West Indies internationally, will set to bring in the spin magic for the Windward. She has taken crucial wickets in the last season and is preparing well for the upcoming one.
Pitch:
The Arnos Vale Stadium offers a balanced surface but favors bowlers more. Seamers could benefit from movement in the air, while spinners may come into play as the match progresses. Batters will need to show patience in the early overs. With humidity and warmth, the conditions are likely to favor bowlers.
Weather:
Conditions in Kingstown on match day are expected to be warm with 75% humidity anticipated for the day. Temperature can rise to 31 degrees Celsius with negligible chances of precipitation.
Fantasy XI Picks:
Rashada Williams, Chedean Nation, Jannillea Glasgow, Japhina Joseph, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Jodian Morgan, Afy Fletcher, Selena Ross, Vanessa Watts, Kate Wilmot
Match details:
Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 4:30 AM IST
Venue: Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, St. Vincent
Broadcast: The game will be live streamed on the Windies Cricket YouTube channel.
