Iyanola Heritage are at the top of the points table with three wins in five games. They were indulged in a no result match which has given them advantage to top the points table with one extra point.
They played their last match against Piton Stickers and won that match by 5 wickets. Xavier Gabriel did exceptionally well in the bowling department, picking up three valuable wickets being economical. Piton Stickers could only score 92 runs while batting first. Jamal Lesmond, Bolton Sayers, and Aaron Joseph took one wicket each. Captain Johnson Charles helped his team to chase the target with his 38 off 15 runs. However the match was a close one as Iyanola Heritage also lost five wickets in the process.
Bamboo Blasters’ recent form has dipped after winning the first three matches. They have not lost the last two matches in a row. They are in the third spot in the points table having three wins in five matches.
They lost their last match to Whiptail Smashers by 4 runs. Whiptail Smashers scored 137 runs in the first innings with a show stealing fifty from Jard Goodman and a quickfire 30 from Tyrel Chicot. Khan Elcock picked up two wickets for Bamboo Blasters with 1 wicket for both Bronte Bess and Kevin Gassie. Bamboo Blasters reached too close to the target but fell four runs short. Stephen Naitram (38) and Noelle Leo (75) gave their team a mind blowing start but Mateo Boulogne scored a runner-ball which cost them the match.
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is an excellent venue that has held numerous matches for West Indies and local teams. Situated in St Lucia, this location has hosted more than 100 international games. The surface of Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet is well-balanced, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers.
This season, the outcomes have varied on this surface, largely due to the venue's neutral characteristics. This pitch has hosted seven matches this season, with the team batting first winning three times and the team batting second winning twice. One game was resolved in a super over.
This is the first season for both the teams which means there is no past record available for the previous battles between these two teams except this season. They have played a single match this season which was surprisingly won by Bamboo Blasters by 9 wickets.
Iyanola Heritage scored 96 runs in the first innings. Bamboo Blasters sent Heritage’s captain Johnson Charles early on a golden duck to set the temp of the match. However Kensley Paul, Xavier Gabriel, and Collinus Callendar fought back with well made 20s. Bronte Bess and Khan Elcock got two wickets in the bowling department.
Bamboo Blasters’ chase was too easy and comfortable except an early blow from Jamal Lesmond who sent Blasters' captain Stephen Naitram back into the pavilion on a duck. However Noelle Leo and Mateo Boulogne scored 64 and 24 runs respectively to save their team from a loss.
Johnson Charles (C), Vernillius Gabriel, Dominic Auguste (WK), Jamaal James, Dwight Thomas, Xavier Gabriel, Kensley Paul, Jamal Lesmond, Aaron Joseph, Bolton Sayers, Ephron Charles
Injury Updates: None
Stephen Naitram (C), Noelle Leo (WK), Khan Elcock, Shervon Joseph, Keygan Arnold, Mateo Boulogne, Qwaine Henry, Kyle Adonis, Bronte Bess, Kevin Gassie, Dillan John
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Keepers: Stephen Naitram, Noelle Leo, Johnson Charles
Batters: Jamaal James, Kensley Paul
All-rounders: Bronte Bess, Keygan Arnold, Khan Elcock, Xavier Gabriel
Bowlers: Kevin Gassie, Dillan John
Stephen Naitram
Khan Elcock
Noelle Leo
Johnson Charles
Keepers: Stephen Naitram, Noelle Leo, Johnson Charles
Batters: Jamaal James, Kensley Paul, M Boulogne
All-rounders: Bronte Bess, Keygan Arnold, Khan Elcock, Xavier Gabriel
Bowlers: Dillan John
Bronte Bess
Xavier Gabriel
Dillan John
M Boulogne
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