CPL 2021, Match 28, Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Saint Lucia Kings and Barbados Kings are set to lock horns in Match No. 28 of the CPL 2021 on Sunday, September 12 at the Warner Park in St Kitts. The Royals, led by Jason Holder, have already been knocked out of the tournament and they assured off the bottom place in the points table.

On Saturday, they lost to the Kings by 14 runs- DLS Method. The Kings, on the other hand, are placed at fourth with 10 points from nine games. However, they need a win to confirm their berth in the playoffs. If they lose, they will need Jamaica Tallawahs to lose against Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Match Details

Match – Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals – 28th match

Venue – Warner Park, St Kitts

Time – 07:30 PM IST

Where to watch live – Star Sports, Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Warner Park has helped the slower bowlers to a large extent. In the morning games, the chasing teams have found it tough to deal with the conditions. Batting first should be the way forward for both teams.

Avg first innings score: 162 (27 matches in the CPL 2021 at Warner Park)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 11, Lost – 15, N/R – 0, Tied- 1

Playing combinations

Barbados Royals

Predicted XI

Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Smit Patel (w), Glenn Phillips, Azam Khan, Jason Holder (c), Raymon Reifer, Nyeem Young, Joshua Bishop, Jake Lintott, Mohammad Amir

Bench– Ashley Nurse, Thisara Perera, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh

Saint Lucia Kings

Predicted XI

Andre Fletcher(w), Faf du Plessis/Rahkeem Cornwall, Kadeem Alleyne, Samit Patel, Roston Chase, Tim David, Mark Deyal, David Wiese, Jeavor Royal, Alzarri Joseph, Kesrick Williams

Bench– Keemo Paul, Wahab Riaz, Keron Cottoy, Obed McCoy, Javelle Glenn

Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 17, Saint Lucia Kings– 7, Barbados Royals– 10, N/R- 0

At Warner Park

Matches- 3, Saint Lucia Kings– 2, Barbados Royals– 1, N/R- 0

Probable best batter of the match

Roston Chase— Saint Lucia Kings

Roston Chase is the leading run-scorer for the Kings in the ongoing edition of the CPL. He has scored 311 runs from nine matches at an average of 51.83 and a strike rate of 148.09. Having scored three half-centuries on the trot, he has looked in great rhythm. Although he got a duck in the previous game, he is expected to make a comeback next time around.

Probable best bowler of the match

Jeavor Royal — Saint Lucia Kings

Jeavor Royal has been outstanding for the Kings in the 2021 edition of the CPL. The left-arm spinner has picked up 12 wickets from six innings at an impressive economy rate of 7.22. He has also made breakthroughs in the powerplay, showing his utility to pick up wickets. The onus will again be on him to run through the opposition batting.

Today’s match prediction: Saint Lucia Kings to win the match.

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