CPL 2024, Match 20 | TKR vs ABF Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

ABF have been in dismal form in CPL 2024 (X)

Trinbago Knight Riders are set to clash against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in M atch of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 on Friday, September 20 at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. With the business end of the tournament fast approaching, this contest could prove to be a make-or-break encounter, especially for the Falcons, who find themselves in murky waters.

TKR vs ABF: Team Previews

Trinbago Knight Riders

Trinbago Knight Riders, currently sitting second on the points table, have been in sparkling form. They’ve won four out of their five games, riding high on their recent 5-wicket wicket over the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

In their last outing, the Warriors set a modest target of 149, and although the Knight Riders lost Sunil Narine early, they kept their heads above water. Andre Russell’s blistering 36 off just 15 balls set the tone, and Tim David’s 31 anchored the innings, ensuring that the Knight Riders crossed the finish line with 5 wickets in hand and 4 balls to spare.

On the bowling front, Waqar Salamkheil and Sunil Narine weaved their magic, each picking up two crucial wickets to keep the Warriors in check. The Knight Riders, with momentum firmly on their side, will be looking to notch another win.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

On the other hand, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are flying low. With just two wins from eight games, they are hovering near the bottom of the points table. Their recent 26-run defeat to the Saint Lucia Kings saw them unable to chase down a target of 153.

Chris Green tried to steady the ship with his 48 runs, while Shamar Springer added 23, but their efforts fell short. 

Despite the batting struggle, Springer and Green shone with the ball, bagging 3 and 4 wickets, respectively. However, the Falcons are now staring down the barrel with their chances of making the playoffs hanging by a thread.

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TKR vs ABF: Match Details & Live Streaming

TKR vs ABF: Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Report

The stage is set at Queen’s Park Oval, where the pitch has offered a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers might get some early movement, but as the game wears on, it is expected to turn into a batting paradise. The spinners, however, could play a crcuial role, much like they did in the previous match, where 148 runs were posted in the first innings and chased down with relative ease. Given the conditions, the captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of any early movement before the surface flattens out.

TKR vs ABF: Probable Playing XIs

Trinbago Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Shaqkere Parris, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Keacy Carty, Kieron Pollard (c), Tim David, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Dwayne Bravo, Terrance Hinds, Waqar Salamkheil

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Justin Greaves, Kofi James, Sam Billings (wk), Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, Chris Green (c), Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Roshon Primus, Mohammad Amir, Kelvin Pitman

TKR vs ABF: Winner Prediction

Considering how both teams have fared in the tournament, and overall team composition, Trinbago Knight Riders are the favourites to win this clash.

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