CPL 2022: BR vs SLK Match Preview, Key Players, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

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Saint Lucia Kings will look to bounce back when they take on determined Barbados Royals in the sixth match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2022 at Warner Park, St Kitts on Sunday, September 4. 

The two teams are heading into the game on the back of contrasting results. While the David Miller-led Barbados Royals steamrolled defending champions St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by seven wickets, Saint Lucia Kings suffered a three-wicket loss to Trinbago Knight Riders. 

Heading into their next fixture, Barbados Royals will look to keep up their winning momentum, while Lucia Kings will be keen to register their first win of the season on Sunday. Overall, both teams look evenly matched on paper, paving the way for another entertaining contest at St Kitts. 

Key Players 

• Kyle Mayers: He started the season with a bang, punching down 73 runs from just 46 balls in the opening match. His flamboyant knock was studded with 6 fours and 4 sixes.
• David Miller: He didn't get enough time in the middle with the bat in the opening game and the South African must be desperate to open his hand in the upcoming game. 
• Alzarri Joseph: The Lucia Kings speedster produced a sensational bowling performance in the opening fixture against the Trinbago Knight Riders. The right-arm medium quick picked a total of four wickets while giving away just 17 runs in his quota of four overs.

Match Details 

• Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, West Indies
• Date & Time: 4th September at 7:30 PM IST 
• Live Streaming: FanCode
• Live Commentary: CREX

Pitch Report 

As seen in the last few fixtures at the venue, the wickets tend to aid the fast bowlers more. Variation in pace will be the key for the spinners. The average first-inning score after three matches hovers around 160 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss.

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips 

Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock 
Batters: David Miller, Kyle Mayers, Mark Deyal
All-Rounders: Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Corbin Bosch
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn

Captain: David Miller
Vice-Captain: Alzarri Joseph

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