CPL 2024, SLK vs TKR - Daren Sammy Stadium St Lucia Pitch Report For Match 12

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On Wednesday, St Lucia Kings will cross swords against Trinbago Knight Riders in the twelfth group-stage match of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League season. The high-voltage clash is scheduled at the picturesque Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. 

Led by Faf du Plessis, St Lucia Kings have had a topsy-turvy journey in the CPL 2024, occupying the fourth position with two wins in three appearances. They had a dream start to the tournament, emerging victorious in their first two fixtures before Guyana Amazon Warriors thrashed them by six wickets in the last match. 

On a similar note, Trinbago Knight Riders have also had a roller-coaster ride in the competition, reeling at fifth in the six-team standings. They have won one game, losing the other by six runs against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. However, they have a formidable squad that can turn the table quickly.

So, as both teams gear up for a fascinating battle, let's see how the surface at Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia will behave throughout the contest. 

Daren Sammy Stadium St Lucia Pitch Report

The surface at Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia will be batting-friendly as it was during the T20 World Cup earlier this year. The average run rate at this venue reads 8.33, suggesting its conduciveness to batting. So, expect the ball to come nicely onto the bat, making things significantly easier for the batters. 

The spin bowlers might get a hint of turn, while the pacers will mostly rely on cutters and variations to succeed at this venue. The track won't be sluggish and hence might not behave contrastingly in the second half. Given the track's tendency to favour the chasing teams, the toss-winner might opt to field first.