Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today | CPL 2023, 16th Match | BR vs SLK - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams
Barbados Royals openers Kyle Mayers and Rahkeem Cornwall (Twitter)
Barbados Royals (BR) and St Lucia Kings (SLK) entertain fans in Match No.16 of the ongoing eleventh season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The clash is slated to take place on Sunday, September 03rd, 2023 at Kensington Oval in Barbados at 5.30 AM IST. The Kings defeated the Royals by a margin of 54 runs when both sides met earlier in the competition in St Lucia. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the encounter.
The Royals have made a mixed start to their campaign as they have played five matches so far with two victories and as many defeats. Their one game ended with no result. With five points and a net run rate of -2.058, they are placed in the fifth position in the table.
On the other hand, the Kings have played five games with two wins and just one loss. Their two fixtures ended with no result. With six points and a net run rate of +1.617, they are bossing the table right at the top.
BR vs SLK, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Barbados Royals: W-L-W-L-L
St Lucia Kings: W-W-L-L-L
BR vs SLK, Match 16: Pitch Report
The surface in Barbados is preferred by the bowlers more. The batters might take their time to adjust to the surface. Side batting first and second have won a game each in 2 CPL matches this season.
BR vs SLK, Match 16: Top Player Picks
Alick Athanaze (BR)
- Alick Athanaze is the leading run-scorer so far for the Royals this season
- The left-hander average 36.00 with one half-century to his name
- He struck 76 off 48 in the last game to help his side in winning the contest against Jamaica Tallawahs
Jason Holder (BR)
- Royals all-rounder Jason Holder has been amongst the wickets and all the runs in this campaign
- The tall seamer has picked up the most wickets (8) for his side so far
- Holder is also averaging 19.00 with the ball in four outings in CPL 2023
Johnson Charles (SLK)
- Johnson Charles is an aggressive batter who opens the innings with du Plessis
- The right-hander is the highest run-scorer in the history of CPL
- Charles has got starts in all three matches of the ongoing season with scores of 24, 30 and 37
Roston Chase (SLK)
- All-rounder Roston Chase has picked up the most wickets (6) so far for the Kings in CPL 2023
- He is also averaging 23 with one fifty to his name
BR vs SLK, Match 16: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If BR bowls first | Jason Holder | Alick Athanaze |
| If BR bats first | Alick Athanaze | Rovman Powell |
BR vs SLK, Match 16: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
It should be a fair contest between two competitive sides but you can load your Fantasy XI team with players from the Royals camp to fetch more points.
BR vs SLK, Match 16: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Johnson Charles
Batters: Sean Williams, Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Sikandar Raza, Roston Chase, Khary Pierre
Bowlers: Roelof van der Merwe, Qais Ahmed, Alzarri Joseph
Captain: Alick Athanaze
Vice-captain: Jason Holder
BR: 5 Players, SLK: 6 Players
BR vs SLK, Match 16: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Johnson Charles
Batters: Alick Athanaze, Laurie Evans, Sean Williams
All-rounders: Kyle Mayers, Rahkeem Cornwall, Sikandar Raza, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, Peter Hatzoglou
Captain: Johnson Charles
Vice-captain: Sikandar Raza
BR: 5 Players, SLK: 6 Players
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