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Apr 10, 2013 Sports
By Zaheer Mohamed
Host Guyana will be looking to be first team to beat Jamaica in the 2013 West Indies Cricket Board Regional 4 day tournament when they clash today at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
Jamaica with 4 wins from 4 matches are atop of the points table with 48 along with the Windward Islands, while Guyana who lost three out of their five matches so far are in fifth place with 18 points gained from one win and a draw.
Despite boasting a number of talented players the host batting has been inconsistent throughout the competition, with a number of players unable to capitalise after getting good starts, thus giving the bowlers below par scores to defend.
The opening position is certainly a cause for concern. Rajendra Chandrika whose shot selection left much to be desired can count himself lucky to be retained for this game and along with Assad Fudadin who is once again expected to open the bating, must give Guyana a good start and take the pressure of the middle order. Leon Johnson, Narsingh Deonarine, Chanderpaul Hemraj and Stephen Jacobs would have to bat for long periods if Guyana are to post challenging totals.
Ronsford Beaton who is no doubt one of the most exiting young fast bowlers in the region leads the Guyanese bowling attack; however it will be interesting to see if the selectors go with Paul Wintz ahead of Keon Joseph, who is genuinely quick, in the final eleven. Devendra Bishoo and skipper Veerasammy Permaul will take care of the spin department with support from Deonarine and Jacobs.
Wicketkeeper Anthony Bramble is also capable with the bat but needs to control his nerves and focus more behind the stumps. Zaheer Mohamed deserves another chance after scoring a half century and performing creditably with the ball earlier in the tournament.
Guyana will be with out the experience duo of Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan, both players doing duties on the English county circuit.
In an invited comment coach of the Guyana team Esau Crandon said he expects a victory in their last game of the season. “We are looking to end the season on a high, it’s an important game for us since no team were able to beat Jamaica so far. There are lots of positives to play for and individuals goals as well”, added Crandon.
Jamaica, the most dominant team so far in the competition will look to continue their winning streak. Xavier Marshall and Brenton Parchment are capable of posting a decent opening stand, but it be interesting to see how they handle the pace of Beaton and Joseph if selected. The battle however will be between the Guyanese spinners against the visitors’ middle order which includes Simon Jackson, Tamar Lambert, Dave Bernard Jnr, Jermin Blackwood and Danza Hyatt. Carlton Baugh who played an important role in Jamaica’s victory in the Super 50 last Sunday, is capable to bolster the lower order.
Andrew Richardson and Sheldon Cotterell will share the new ball, while Odean Brown and Nikita Miller are fine spinners. An exiting contest is anticipated at the game starts at 10:00 am.
Teams: Guyana; Rajendra Chandrika, Assad Fudadin, Leon Johnson, Narsingh Deonarine, Stephen Jacobs, Anthony Bramble, Veerasammy Permaul (Capt.), Paul Wintz, Ronsford Beaton, Keon Joseph, Zaheer Mohamed, Devendra Bishoo and Chanderpaul Hemraj. Esau Crandon (coach) and Alvin Johnson (manager)
Jamaica; Brenton Parchment, Xavier Marshall, Simon Jackson, Dave Bernard Jnr, Tamar Lambert, Jermin Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Danza Hyatt, Nikita Miller, Carlton Baugh, Andrew Richardson, Sheldon Cotterell and Odean Brown. Junior Bennet (coach) and Donovan Senior (manager).
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