TKR are sitting at the top of the points table. [PC: X]
Trinbago Knight Riders will take on Saint Lucia Kings in Match 24 of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League 2023. The enthralling contest will take place in Tarouba, Trinidad at the Brian Lara Stadium. This game will mark the end of the Tarouba leg this season as the remainder of the tournament will be played in Guyana.
TKR vs SLK: Team Previews
Trinbago Knight Riders
Trinbago Knight Riders had a poor start to their campaign as they lost their first game of the tournament against St Lucia when these two sides met each other last time early in the season. However, they have managed to win five of their next six games and as a result, currently sitting at the top of the points table.
The likes of Nicholas Pooran and Martin Guptill have been their star with the bat this season, with Andre Russell leading the bowling chart alongside Sunil Narine. They are coming into this game on the back of a one-sided win over the Jamaica Tallawahs, and eyeing to sustain their top position in the points table, captain Kieron Pollard will be hoping the side can retain their winning form in the coming games.
Saint Lucia Kings
Khary Pierre took 4 wickets vs TKR earlier this season. [PC: X]
On the other hand, St Lucia Kings’ campaign has been massively affected by relentless rain which spoiled two of their league fixtures. However, they have managed to win three of the five games they completed, including one against the star-studded TKR earlier during the St Kitts’ leg of the tournament.
Johnson Charles has been their main man with the bat this season, while Roston Chase has been their best bowler of the tournament so far. They are currently sitting third in points table, and with three league games remaining, captain Sikandar Raza and his men will be hoping to be at their best and sustain their top four position ahead of the knockouts.
TKR vs SLK: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date | September 11th |
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Time | 5:30 AM IST |
Venue | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba |
Live Streaming | Fancode App and Website |
TKR vs SLK: Tarouba Pitch Report
The surface at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba has been favorable for both seamers and spinners. Batters have found it difficult to score freely on this deck with seamers extracting early movements off the surface with spinners taking control during the middle overs. The average first innings score has been around 150. The team winning the toss must bowl first as the surface is expected to get better for batting as the game goes on.
TKR vs SLK: Probable Playing XIs
Trinbago Knight Riders: Martin Guptill, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Ali Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Jaden Carmichael, Kadeem Alleyne.
Saint Lucia Kings: Colin Munro, Johnson Charles (wk), Sean Williams, Roston Chase, Sadrack Descarte, Sikandar Raza (c), Roshon Primus, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Khary Pierre, Peter Hatzoglou.
TKR vs SLK: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Role | Players |
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Wicketkeepers | Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles |
Batters | Kieron Pollard, Martin Guptill |
All-rounders | Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Khary Pierre, Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza |
Bowlers | Akeal Hosein, Ali Khan |
Captain | Nicholas Pooran |
Vice Captain | Johnson Charles |
TKR vs SLK: Match Prediction
Considering the recent form and the team on paper, Trinbago Knight Riders is expected to get the better of Saint Lucia Kings in this match.