CPL 2024, TKR vs BR: Match 28 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

TKR vs BR, CPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 28 [@TKRiders/x.com]

The 28th match of the ensuing Caribbean Premier League (2024) will feature the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) go one-on-one against the Barbados Royals (BR) at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. This is the least game for BR in the league stages before they move to the playoffs, and the game will be played from 5:30 AM IST.

Having said, let's have a look at OneCricket's Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, teams, pitch reports, top players, and best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests.

TKR vs BR Head-to-Head Stats

The Trinbago Knight Riders and the Barbados Royals have played

TKR vs BR Pitch Report

There are two kind of surfaces at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. One of them is a high-scorer while the other one is a low-scoring venue. The first  one has minimum assists for the bowlers whereas the latter strip is difficult for the batters. So, runs have been scored well here in CPL 2024 and the bowlers  need to be strategical.

Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad Stats (CPL 2024)

Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1

Average first innings total: 206
Average second innings total: 168

TKR vs BR Fantasy value from the pitch report

• Batting is relatively better here than other tracks. However, one of the wickets at the venue is a low-scoring one.
• The pacers will have to vary their pace quite often.
• Spinners are likely to get more bite if the low-scoring pitch is used.

TKR vs BR Fantasy Cricket Tips

Trinbago Knight Riders Heavy Fantasy XI

• Nicholas Pooran is in good form and is a game-changer.
• Kieron Pollard has been contributing with either the bat or the ball on quite a few games.
• They have plenty of match-winners in Jason Roy, Akeal Hosein, Pooran, pollard, Andre Russell, Jayden Seales, et al.

Barbados Royals Heavy Fantasy XI

• The Royals have a top-notch opener in Quinton de Kock, who is currently in form.
• Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell, and David Miller are among the middle order's strong performers.
• The spin trio of Keshav Maharaj, Dunith Wellalage, and Maheesh Theekshana can be a threat to any opposition on their day.

TKR vs BR Winner Prediction

Both sides are well-poised but the TKR are likely to play without injured veterans  Dwayne Bravo (retired) and Sunil Narine. Also, Andre Russell's workload was managed. In this case, the Royals could well be on the top of their game.

TKR vs BR Top Player Picks

Quinton Kock (BR)

The Proteas wicketkeeper-batter is on a run-scoring spree in the ongoing CPL 2024. He is the tournament's leading run scorer, with 426 runs and an average of 70.85 over nine innings. De Kock has been in excellent batting form, often getting his team off to a flying start.

Maheesh Theekshana (BR)

The Sri Lankan spinner is likely to get used to the conditions here and yield more wickets. He has already snared a dozen scalps in nine games for the Royals. Theekshana has the capability to operate in both the powerplay and the middle overs phase. However, its his attacking nature that makes him so vulnerable.

Nicholas Pooran (TKR)

The southpaw hit a 43-ball 93 against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in a recent game to help the Knights over the finish line. He is a true match-winner, and once he gets started, he rarely stops. Pooran has registered 285 runs in eight innings at a belligerent strike rate of 174.85 in the tournament thus far.

Waqar Salamkheil (TKR)

The left-arm wrist spinner has been one of the uncanny operators for the Knight Riders who have made the opposition batters restless. Salamkheil's stock ball and wrong’un has often befuddled the counterparts, handing him eleven scalps in eight games in CPL 2024.

TKR vs BR Differential Picks

Andre Russell (TKR)

The all-rounder has returned to action after missing the opening four games of the CPL 2024 due to a hamstring issue. Russell seems dangerous with the bat thus far, smothering the bowlers all over the pitch in one of the matches. He has also improved his bowling and has the ability to take wickets regardless of how many overs he bowls.

Jason Holder (BR)

The Barbados great all-rounder is anticipated to make a huge impact with both the bat and the ball. Despite taking nine wickets in as many games, he has struggled to contribute well with the willow. Given the reputation, Holder would look to make an impact in the Royals’ last game of the league stage.

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TKR vs BR Fantasy Expert Advice

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

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

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Jason Roy, Kieron Pollard, Keacy Carty
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Waqar Salamkheilm Chris Jordan

Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Quinton de Kock

Trinbago Knight Riders 7 Players Barbados Royals: 4 Players

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

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, Maheesh Theekshana, Waqar Salamkheilm Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein

Captain: Waqar Salamkheil
Vice-captain: Jason Roy

Trinbago Knight Riders 6 Players Barbados Royals: 5 Players

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