CPL 2024, ABF vs TKR: Match 8 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

ABF vs TKR, CPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 8 [X]

The Trinbago Knight Riders are all set to feature in the eighth game of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The game will be played in the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua at 4:30 AM IST. 

Ahead of the game, let us look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, the teams, the pitch report, the top players, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the encounter.

ABF vs TKR Head-to-Head Stats

ABF vs TKR Pitch Report

The teams chasing have won all the matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua during the ensuing CPL 2024. The dew has a bit to do with it as batting gets better with the progression of the game. Both the pacers and the spinners come in play during the first innings of the game with no uneven bounce on offer. However, the surface tends to be a shade tacky on the initial half, causing mistimed strokes on various occasions.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Ground Stats (CPL 2024)

Matches: 3
Matches won batting first: 0
Matches won batting second: 3
Average first innings total: 158
Average second innings total: 161

ABF vs TKR  Fantasy value from  the pitch report

• The batters who get to chase the target bring in heavy points. Try to keep more impactful batters in the fantasy XI.
• Bowlers who can vary their pace wittily are good picks. Based on the toss, try to keep more bowlers who'll bowl in the first innings.

ABF vs TKR Fantasy Cricket Tips

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Heavy Fantasy XI

•   Jewel Andrew stood apart in the batting department as he has the ability to score under pressure. He is also their top run-getter with 123 runs from four innings. 
• Shamar Springer is in outstanding form with the white rock, having bagged six scalps from four matches. His mix in length has been effective against tough opponents. 
• Imad Wasim and Chris Green form an effective all-round pair for the Falcons with both bat and ball in hand. The former has been a success with the bat as well.

Trinbago Knight Riders Heavy Fantasy XI

•  It would be a criminal offence if one looks beyond Nicholas Pooran, given the dream T20 form he is riding at the moment. The southpaw amassed 97 in their curtain-raiser against the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots recently, and is a must-pick.
• Sunil Narine brings a wealth of experience and his wicket-taking ability will help earn plenty of fantasy points. The all-rounder is also expected to open the batting and can go berserk inside the field restrictions.
• Keacy Carty has found form with the bat in the middle order after scoring a stellar 73* off just 35 balls in TKR's previous game.

ABF vs TKR Winner Prediction

Although the Falcons are a robust community, the Knight Riders are one of the giants of the Caribbean marquee event and favourites to win. They amassed 250 against a decent bowling attack in their previous outing and can scare the hell out of the opposition bowlers. Moreover, the Knights have a rich blend of youth and experience, giving them an extra edge in the affair.

ABF vs TKR Top Player Picks

Nicholas Pooran (TKR)

The southpaw is in scintillating form with the bat. Following his impactful knocks in the 2024 T20 World Cup for the West Indies, Nicholas Pooran continued his brilliant form in the Major League Cricket for the MI New York unit. And now, he kicked off the CPL season on a high, missing a ton by just three runs.

Sunil Narine (TKR)

The all-rounder was in beast mode during the 2024 Indian Premier League with both bat and ball. Although his form with the bat dipped in the MLC and the Golbal T20 Cricket, Sunil Narine bounced back with a 19-ball 38 in TKR's recent assignment. He is also an impactful bowler and can pick wickets across situations.

Imad Wasim (ABF)

The Pakistani all-rounder has bucketed five wickets from four matches so far.  He has the ability to take wickets in the powerplay and the middle overs phase. Imad Wasim has also excelled with the willow lower down the order.

Jewel Andrew (ABF)

One of the exciting prospects in the ensuing CPL 2024, Jewel became the youngest player to struck a fifty in the tournament's history. Jewel Andrew has smashed 123 runs from four innings and has the ability to read the situations well to adapt his innings.

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ABF vs TKR Differential Picks

Fakhar Zaman (ABF)

The Pakistani opener has showed some intent at the top of the order by scoring quick runs. Having racked up 121 runs in four innings, Fakhar Zaman is the second-highest run-getter for the new franchise thus far.

Jason Roy (TKR) 

The Englishman is a part of the Knight Riders family but failed to gleam in their previous game. However, Jason Roy is a serious threat to the opposition bowlers. He has a range of strokes that can rip apart the opposition in quick time.

ABF vs TKR Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions for the match, a format of 2-2-5-3 or 2-3-4-2 should be good to win rewards.

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ABF vs TKR Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues 

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Jewel Andrew
Batters: Jason Roy, Fakhar Zaman, Keacy Carty
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Shamar Springer
Bowlers: Josh Little, Waqar Salamkheil

Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Imad Wasim

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: 5 Players Trinbago Knight Riders: 6 Players

ABF vs TKR Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Jewel Andrew
Batters: Jason Roy, Keacy Carty
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Imad Wasim, Shamar Springer, Nathan Edwards
Bowlers: Josh Little, Waqar Salamkheil, Roshon Primus

Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Waqar Salamkhei

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: 4 Players Trinbago Knight Riders: 7 Players