CPL 2020: Match 2, Barbados Tridents vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

The Patriots are ahead on head-to-head count, but the Tridents, being defending champions, can't be undermined.

Published - 17 Aug 2020, 16:54 IST | Updated - 17 Aug 2020, 16:54 IST

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Barbados Tridents and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots had pretty similar campaigns in the 2019 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (IPL). In the round-robin stage, both teams won five games each and made their way through to the playoffs. However, even as the Patriots bowed out after a defeat in the Eliminator, the Tridents, led by Jason Holder, went on to get their hands on the coveted trophy.

The teams are now set to lock horns in the second of Tuesday’s doubleheader at the Brian Lara Stadium. If head-to-head figures are considered, the Patriots are leading by 7-3. But the Tridents aren’t pushovers, especially after bringing in the likes of Rashid Khan in their setup. The Patriots, on the other hand, let go of Carlos Brathwaite, but roped in some experienced players in their setup.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch generally plays slow at the venue. With the first game also taking place here, the pitch many not get any better. But since, the second match will be played under the lights and in the evening, the dew factor many come into play. But since both teams are bowling heavy, they can afford to put runs on the board. The temperature will be around the 28 degrees Celsius mark.

Playing Combinations

Barbados Tridents

The Tridents have Johnson Charles and Shai Hope at the top of the order. Hope missed a majority of the last season due to injury and his recent form hasn’t been great either. He will be looking to make a mark and find some rhythm. In the middle, order, Jonathan Carter and Anderson’s role will be key.

The likes of Reifer, Nurse, Rashid and Holder can also use the long handle to good effect. In bowling, Hayden Walsh Jr was the leading wicket-taker last time. He will have Rashid and Nurse for company in the spin department. Anderson, Reifer and Holder will have to deliver in the pace department.

Predicted XI

Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (wk), Shamarh Brooks, Justin Greaves, Jonathan Carter, Corey Anderson, Jason Holder (C), Raymon Reifer, Ashley Nurse, Rashid Khan, Hayden Walsh Jr

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

The Patriots have had Evin Lewis at the top of the order in the last few seasons and he has performed to expectations. This time, they have brought in Chris Lynn from the Knight Riders. From TKR itself, St Kitts have taken Denesh Ramdin, who has the potential of soaking pressure in crisis.

In the middle-order, they have the left-handed Ben Dunk, who was in excellent form in the PSL 2020 earlier this year. In bowling, the Patriots have the experience of Rayad Emrit and Sohail Tanvir. The onus will also be on Sheldon Cottrell and Ish Sodhi to make inroads into the opposition batting.

Predicted XI

Chris Lynn, Evin Lewis, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Ben Dunk, Nicholas Kelly, Joshua de Silva, Rayad Emrit (C), Sohail Tanvir, Ish Sodhi, Sheldon Cottrell, Alzarri Joseph