In the 23rd match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, the Trinbago Knight Riders are set to take on the Saint Lucia Kings at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba.
The Knight Riders come into this game with momentum, having secured a convincing 7-wicket win in their previous match against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. They currently sit in 4th place on the points table with 10 points, level with both the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Barbados Royals, who occupy the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Saint Lucia Kings are leading the table with 12 points and are on a winning streak, having defeated the Barbados Royals by 13 runs in their last outing. A win against the Knight Riders in this match would mark their fifth consecutive victory, further solidifying their dominant position at the top of the standings. With the playoff race intensifying, every match is crucial for the teams vying for a spot in the next round.
CPL 2024: TKR vs SLK
Date and Time: September 24: 2:00 pm GMT/10:00 am Local/ 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium generally supports a slower style of play, particularly as the game advances. Early in the match, the ball tends to come onto the bat nicely, making it easier for batters to score runs. However, as the match progresses, batting becomes more challenging due to the pitch’s gradual wear. In the second innings, spinners are likely to find more assistance from the surface, potentially turning the tide in their favour. Captains who win the toss often opt to bat first to set a strong total before conditions deteriorate. Despite these nuances, the ground still offers the possibility of a high-scoring and thrilling encounter.
TKR vs SLK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Kieron Pollard, Faf du Plessis, Jason Roy
All-rounders: Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell, David Wiese, Roston Chase
Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad
TKR vs SLK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Faf du Plessis (c), Kieron Pollard (vc)
Choice 2: Nicholas Pooran (c), Dwayne Bravo (vc)
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TKR vs SLK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Johnson Charles, Waqar Salamkheil, Tim Seifert, Akeal Hosein
TKR vs SLK Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 24, 2024, 2:00 pm GMT):
TKR vs SLK Dream11 Team (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Trinbago Knight Riders: Jason Roy, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tim David, Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Waqar Salamkheil, Sunil Narine, Mark Deyal, Joshua Little, Terrance Hinds, Shaqkere Parris, Nathan Edwards
Saint Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles(wk), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert, David Wiese, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Mikkel Govia, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke, Sadrack Descarte, Johann Jeremiah, Khari Campbell, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
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