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

TKR players in CPL 2022 celebrating a wicket

The Barbados Royals will face the Trinbago Knight Riders in match number eight of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League 2022 (CPL 2022) season. The upcoming contest marks the third fixture for both sides in the tournament.

The Barbados Royals are currently at number two on the points table, having registered royal wins in both their games so far. The defeated the Patriots in their opening match of the season and followed it up with an 11-run win over the Kings in their subsequent match-up.

The Knight Riders, on the other hand, are placed at number three on the six-team table. They won their opening bout against St Lucia Kings in a final-over thriller. However, their next match against the Patriots was washed out without a ball being bowled.

Key Players

• Kyle Mayers has listed 109 runs across both Barbados Royals matches this season so far. He is currently the third leading run-getter of the ongoing competition. In addition, Mayers has also picked up four wickets across the two innings.
• Rahkeem Cornwall scored 39 and 32 in the two Royals’ games of the season, averaging 35.50 at the moment.
• Akeal Hosein picked up four wickets for just 13 runs in his first match for the Trinbago Knight Riders this year. As of now, he is the third highest wicket-taker of the 2022 event.

Match Details

Venue: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet
Date & Time: September 7 at 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
Live Commentary: CREX

Pitch Report: The conditions at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground have been conducive to pacers. Out of the 28 T20 matches played here, the average first innings score has been 144.

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: Azam Khan, Colin Munro, Rahkeem Cornwall
All-Rounders: Kyle Mayers, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Joshua Bishop, Nyeem Young, Akeal Hosein

Captain: Kyle Mayers
Vice-Captain: Kieron Pollard

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