WDCA/Beacon Café 50 Overs final…
ꟷ McGill Superstars, CICC in epic showdown for title and bragging rights
The clash of the titans, a moment long overdue, occurs today when McGill Superstars oppose Cornelia Ida Cricket Club in the final match of the WDCA/Beacon Café 50 Overs competition. The match will be played at Wales, and starting time is 09:00 hrs.
Each of these teams recorded a comprehensive victory in their semifinal matchup last weekend, thus each will be anxious to showcase their talent today, as the pitch would definitely favour spin bowling.
The team winning the toss would be better served by batting first, before the pitch deteriorates to an unplayable state. When that occurs, it would become difficult to read the spinners, as the ball would be subject to an alarming amount of turn.
When all is said and done, the team batting second would face an uphill task to attain the runs set before them.
Because the CICC would be without the services of captain Akshaya Persaud, who is currently on national duties with the Guyana Jaguars, their batsmen would need to step up to fill that void if they are to take the title.
In their semifinal matchup, Arshad Azim played a handy knock of 51 while bagging 3-27. He is expected to attempt repeating that feat. The all-round abilities and experience of Richie Looknauth would also be depended on. The CICC side boast a plethora of batsmen and bowlers that can step up to the plate at any time, as seen throughout the entire competition; and if this team play to their ability, they can emerge victorious.
