Caribbean Premier League 2020: Match 23, Trinbago Knight Riders vs St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 23rd match of the Caribbean Premier League 2020 will be played between Trinbago Knight Riders and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at the Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad. The match can be viewed live on the Fan Code at 7:30 PM IST.

Preview

The league stage of the CPL 2020 is coming to an end and match 23 will see the Trinbago Knight Riders face the struggling St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The Knight Riders have won all the matches so far while their opponents are enduring one of their worst seasons. The Patriots have won only a solitary game so far and have lost six matches. It will be very tough for them to go past the in-form Knight Riders.

Weather Report

Weather is not great for this match and light rain is expected which might play the spoilsport and shorten the game.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium has witnessed some high scores but it is expected to get slower as the match progresses.

Average first innings score: 161 (Based on last 5 games)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 5

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Trinbago Knight Riders

Lendl Simmons, Sunil Narine, Colin Munro, Tim Seifert, Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre, Sikandar Raza, Fawad Ahmed

Bench: Pravin Tambe, Jayden Seales, Anderson Philip, Ali Khan

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Evin Lewis, Kieran Powell, Joshua Da Silva, Ben Dunk, Dinesh Ramdin, Sohail Tanvir, Rayad Emrit, Ish Sodhi, Imran Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Jon Russ Jaggesar

Bench: Sheldon Cottrell, Jahmar Hamilton, Chris Lynn, Colin Archibald

Top Picks:

Evin Lewis has scored 197 runs in seven matches so far while Colin Munro has mustered 198 runs in as many outings at an SR of 134. Lieron Pollard has led the team from the front with 165 runs from his bat at a mammoth strike rate of 206 so far. Sunil Narine has picked up five wickets so far and has been destructive with the bat too amassing 140 runs.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Evin Lewis, Collin Munro

Vice-Captain Options – Kieron Pollard, Dinesh Ramdin

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket (Head to Head)

Keeper – J. Da Silva

Batters – Ben Dunk, Lendl Simmons, Darren Bravo, Evin Lewis (VC)

All-Rounders – Sohail Tanvir, Kieron Pollard (C), Sikander Raza

Bowlers – Rayad Emrit, Khary Pierre, Akeal Hosein

12th Man – Tim Seifert

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket (Grand League)

Keeper – Dinesh Ramdin (VC)

Batters – Evin Lewis, Darren Bravo, Colin Munro (C), Lendl Simmons

All-Rounders – Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo

Bowlers – Khary Pierre, Ish Sodhi, Rayad Emrit

12th Man – Tim Seifert

Expert Advice:

Sunil Narine and Dwayne Bravo are expected to play today and if they play, pick them as well.

Probable Winners:

Trinbago Knight Riders are expected to cruise home in this match-up.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.