CPL 2021, Match 3, Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Jamaica Tallawahs and St Lucia Kings are geared up to lock horns in Match No.3 of the 2021 CPL on Friday, August 27 at Warner Park in St Kitts.

Back in 2020, the Kings qualified for their maiden final of the tournament, though they faced defeat at the hands of Kieron Pollard’s Trinbago Knight Riders. They have a strong squad at their disposal and can go all the way.

The Tallawahs, on the other hand, made the semis last time but having won only three out of 10 matches. They have released Glenn Phillips, who was a fulcrum of their batting unit. The onus will be on the likes of Andre Russell and Carlos Brathwaite to deliver.

Match Details

Match – Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings – 3rd match

Venue – Warner Park, St Kitts

Time – 07:30 PM IST

Where to watch live – Star Sports, Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch in St Kitts and Nevis has generally been batting friendly and a high-scoring game seems to be on the cards. Batting second should be the way forward. Bowlers may not have a lot to cheer for during the course of the encounter.

Avg first innings score: 182 (5 matches in the CPL 2020 at Warner Park)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1, N/R – 0, Tied- 1

Playing combinations

Jamaica Tallawahs

Predicted XI

Haider Ali, Chadwick Walton (WK), Kennar Lewis, Jason Mohammed, Rovman Powell (C), Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Green, Migael Pretorius, Qais Ahmad, Fidel Edwards

Bench– Abhijai Mansingh, Shamarh Brooks, Joshua James, Kirk McKenzie, Ryan Persaud, Veerasammy Permaul

St Lucia Kings

Predicted XI

Andre Fletcher (WK), Rahkeem Cornwall, Roston Chase, Samit Patel, Tim David/Faf du Plessis, Javelle Glenn/Keron Cottoy, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Kesrick Williams, Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph

Bench– Faf du Plessis/Tim David, Mark Deyal, Javelle Glenn/Keron Cottoy, Keemo Paul, Kadeeem Alleyne, Jeavor Royal

Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 15, Jamaica Tallawahs – 9, St Lucia Kings – 6

At Warner Park

Matches- 1, Jamaica Tallawahs – 0, St Lucia Kings – 1

Probable best batter of the match

Rahkeem Cornwall— St Lucia Kings

Rahkeem Cornwall is more known for his bowling than his batting in international cricket. But the fact that he can smash the ball a fair distance can’t be denied by any stretch of the imagination. Since the 2019 edition, Cornwall has established himself as someone, who can do severe damage with the bat in hand, especially in the powerplay.

Probable best bowler of the match

Chris Green — Jamaica Tallawahs

Chris Green has loads of experience while playing in the CPL. He guided Guyana Amazon Warriors to victories on numerous instances. Green doesn’t turn the ball a whole lot but hits the right channels on a consistent basis to keep the batters in check. He can also bowl effectively in the powerplay and can be an asset for any team.

Today’s match prediction: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 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.