The Independent Voice of West Indies Cricket
Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots,
Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (Playing XI): Andre Fletcher(w), Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Kevin Wickham, Jason Holder(c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Navin Bidaisee, Nikhil Chaudhary, Obed McCoy, Saurabh Netravalkar
Jamaica Kingsmen (Playing XI): Kirk McKenzie, Reeza Hendricks, Usman Khan(w), Keacy Carty, Rovman Powell(c), Andre Russell, Hassan Khan, Vitel Lawes, Odean Smith, Keemo Paul, Hunain Shah
Rovman Powell: [On the previous performance against Trinbago Knight Riders] I'll mark it 9.5. It's a very good performance against a very good Trinidad team. Tonight provides an opportunity for us to replicate that.
[On the decision to move Kirk McKenzie to the top of the order] I think it was a conversation between me and Bradburn (head coach) at the start, asking what he thinks, we need to inject. he just give me a little bit of input, and I decided that we're gonna go with Kirk McKenzie at the top.
[On changes to the XI] We made one change. Usman Khan comes in for Shayan Jahangir.
Jason Holder: [On the decision to bowl first] Yeah, we're gonna bowl first. It's had a few days to be prepared, a little bit more moisture in terms of watering. Yeah, and obviously it's a good ground to play, apart there's a big dew factor as well too, so we take that into consideration.
[On the team's preparation since their last match] We had a nice team activity, I can tell you that. We got the guys away from cricket, went up to the hills, went to the waterfall. It was a really good day. And then we had some solid days of training. I think everybody's ready for the game. Mentally we're ready for the game, physically we're ready for the game. So, we look forward to the challenge here against the Kingsmen.
[On changes to the XI] One change - Waqar Salamkheil misses out and Nikhil Chaudhary comes in.