By Marlon Joseph & Admin. Updated 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
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The Emancipation Cricket Festival presents, Aaron Jones, international marquee player, Grenadines Whalers.
An American with Barbadian roots, the flair of Caribbean stroke play runs in his veins. His explosive batting at the top of the order illuminated the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024 and helped to catapult USA to an unexpected Super 8 qualification.
He scored an unbeaten 94 off 40 balls against Canada in that world cup, demonstrating the clean-hitting and cracking power that will add a spark to the Grenadines Whalers batting artillery.
Although useful with the ball, it is his batting that usually triggers the fireworks. The name Grenadines Whalers may suggest an affinity for water, but with a fire-cracker like Aaron, they are bound to be a red-hot contender in the Emancipation Cricket Festival.
SVG Emancipation Cricket Festival. Something legendary. Cricket meets culture. Freedom meets fire. A celebration 50 years in the making.
July 31-August 3, Arnosvale stadium, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The matches
The matches will begin on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 when Leeward Lions will face Kingstown Kings at 7:00 p.m.
Then, on Friday, August 1, Emancipation Day, Stubbs Masters will face SVG Hairouners at 3:30 p.m., and Grenadines Whalers will face Windward Warriors at 7:00 p.m.
On Saturday, August 2, there will be the third-place play-offs at 7:00 p.m, then on Sunday, August 3rd, Northern Girls will face Southern Girls at 3:30 p.m.
Then the finals which will be between Game 1 and Game 2 winners will take place at 7:00 p.m.
All matches will be held at the Arnos Vale Stadium.
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