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KINGSTON, Jamaica – The countdown is on, and the energy is building as Cricket West Indies (CWI) officially confirms that all systems are go for the historic day/night Test match between the West Indies and Australia at Sabina Park, starting this Saturday, July 12.
Both teams have now had a taste of the unique twilight conditions, completing high-intensity training sessions under lights on Wednesday (Australia) and Thursday (West Indies). The response? Overwhelmingly positive.
West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy gave the lights and the atmosphere a glowing review:
The much-anticipated encounter will mark the first ever day/night Test in Jamaica and only the second in the Caribbean, following the 2018 clash between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Kensington Oval.
This milestone moment was made possible following the successful installation of an upgraded lighting system at Sabina Park, which was recently verified by an independent lighting company to have met ICC standards.
President of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Dr. Donovan Bennett, thanked those who worked tirelessly to assist with the successful upgrades.
he said.
With preparations complete, Sammy says the West Indies are fired up to make history and make their fans proud:
Dr. Bennett urged cricket fans and Jamaicans in general, not to miss out on being a part of national history.
The match bowls off at 1:30pm local time (in Jamaica) and fans are encouraged to grab their tickets at the local box offices from 9:30am-5:30pm daily or visit www.windiescricket.com
Don’t miss this historic showdown. Let’s light up Sabina Park!
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"All Systems Go" for Historic Day/Night Test at Sabina Park – Windies
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