CPL 2023 Qualifier 1 | GUY vs TKR- Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
GUY vs TKR, CPL 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for Qualifier 1 (Source: Twitter)
The 2023 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) draws to a close with just three matches to unwind. Qualifier 1 in the playoffs will see the top two teams in the points table lock horns against one another. Guyana Amazon Warriors will be facing off Trinbago Knight Riders at the Providence Stadium, Guyana for this awaited clash which starts at 4:30 AM IST, 19:00 Local Time (Sept 20) on September 21.
The Amazon Warriors were crowned at the top of the league table with 17 points from ten matches. They won eight of their games and lost just a solitary against the St. Lucia Kings. Initially, the Imran Tahir-led side even won six consecutive games and seems to be in great shape. In their latest assignment, Guyana defeated Barbados Royals and kicked them out of the competition, handing a 88 runs massive defeat.
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On the other hand, Trinbago Knight Riders have been one of the forces to reckon in the tournament. From ten matches, they won six games while one of them was abandoned due to rain. Hence the Knight Riders finished with 13 points. The Kieron Pollard-led team have lost a game after enforcing hat-trick of wins every time in this ongoing league. In their latest clash, Trinbago incurred a six wicket loss to their upcoming opponents- Amazon Warriors.
CPL 2023 Qualifier 1: GUY vs TKR: Venue Analysis
The conditions at the Providence are conducive to the spinners. In case there is moisture, which generally happens during the second innings, the pacers may find some lateral movement as it happened in the last game when the Jamaica Tallawahs faced St. Lucia Kings. As a batting unit, one have to be sensible and bat the situation, make use of the hard new ball and the powerplay.
CPL 2023 Qualifier 1: GUY vs TKR: Toss Factor
The toss has been crucial in the last few games. With spin playing a part, the toss winning captain may opt to bat first and register a big total on the board. The pacers have been getting more assistance during the second innings here so it's a benefit to bat first and defend a total.
Scenario: If GUY wins the toss
Imran Tahir may opt to bat first if they win the toss. In that case, players like Saim Ayub, Tahir, and Shai Hope are going to be a great option to exponentially increase the fantasy point.
Scenario: If TKR wins the toss
The Kieron Pollard-led community is heavy on their batting. They have chased and defended totals successfully. But going with the conditions, they could bat first on this day. In that case, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran and Akeal Hosein are good options.
CPL 2023 Qualifier 1: GUY vs TKR: Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
If GUY bats first
Saim Ayub (GUY)
The Pakistan prodigy lit the CPL on fire after strucking back-to-back half-centuries halfway through the season. Ayub is a top-order attacking batter who can maximise the fantasy point earning during the powerplay. He has piled up 357 runs from ten innings in the ongoing CPL 2023. Hence Ayub would be a great asset for captain or vice-captain.
Shai Hope (GUY)
The West Indies ODI skipper stormed around the park in their latest game against the Barbados Royals. He tonked 106 runs off 44 balls that read eight sixes and nine fours. Hope is the leading run-getter of the coveted competition with an impressive average of 58.14.
If TKR bats first
Andre Russell (TKR)
The Jamaican all-rounder is a big-match player and can turn the tide on his own will. He has 11 scalps in the tournament and can bowl across phases. Russell also fine-tuned some cameos late down the order. His batting prowess is something to talk about.
Nicholas Pooran (TKR)
The former West Indies captain has been in good form since the last few months. Pooran played important knocks in the Indian Premier League, followed it by some impressive performances in the Major League Cricket 2023. And now, it is time for him to transpire the big knocks in the playoff stages for TKR. Pooran can be a great choice for captain or vice-captain.
CPL 2023 Qualifier 1: GUY vs TKR: Big Risk, Big Return choice
Akeal Hosein
The surface of Providence favoured the spinners in recent times. Akeal, who operates in the powerplay can be a great game-changer with the ball. He has only six wickets from nine matches. But the numbers does not justify his potential. The all-rounder can be handy lower down the order with the bat as well.
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