St Lucia T10 Blast, 2020 – Match 7, Central Castries Mindhood vs Gros Islet Cannon Blasters: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 7th match in the St Lucia T10 Blast will be played between Central Castries Mindhood and Gros Islet Cannon Blasters at Darren Sammy International Stadium in St Lucia.

The match starts at 12:30 PM local time (10:00 PM IST) (4:30 PM GMT).

This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.

Preview:

Central Castries Mindhood has played one game thus far and they emerged victorious in that match. They defeated Babonneau Leatherbacks by a huge margin of 50 runs. CCM has a brilliant top-order in their batting line-up. Though their bowlers managed to pick just one wicket in the previous game, they will aim to dominate opposition batsmen when they meet GICB team on Friday.

Gros Islet Cannon Blasters also played one game in the tournament thus far and bagged a top-class victory by 63 runs against Vieux Fort North Raiders. For GICB, only openers batted throughout 10 overs and smacked the tournament’s highest score of 166/0. Their bowlers are also in good form. It’s pretty tough to defeat the strong GICB team for CCM.

Weather Condition/Report:

Weather is predicted to be around 25 to 28 degrees and the full match can be expected according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Batting first teams usually have a high scoring rate. In six matches thus far in the tournament, four times the team batting first has scored a total of 100 or more. If you win the toss, it’s always perfect to go for batting. The average first innings score in the tournament is around 120. Chasing teams have won just two games out of the six.

Average first innings score: 120 (This tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 4

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be updated if there’s any information)

Probable Playing XIs:

Central Castries Mindoo Heritage:

Keddy Lesporis, Johnnel Eugene, Stephen Naitram (wk), Jaden Elibox, Ackeem Auguste, Jamaal James, Tyler Sookwa, Alleyn Prospere, Alvin Prospere, Gaspard Prospere, Dillan John

Bench – Sanjay Hayle, Rahym Joseph, Jemmi Mauricette, Keygan Arnold

Gros Islet Cannon Blasters:

Dalton Polius, Larry Edwards, Tarryck Gabriel, Dornan Edward, Kimani Melius, Garvin Serieux Jr, Vernillius Gabriel, Tyrel Chicot, Kymani Sexius, Dane Edward, Simeon Gerson.

Bench – Jard Goodman, Lee Solomon.

Top Picks:

Stephen Naitram – Matches – 1, Runs – 53

Keddy Lesporis – Matches – 1, Runs – 39

Dillan John and Keygan Arnold bowled economical overs for CCM

Jemmi Mauricette, though was benched in the first game, took a 5-wicket haul in just 2.3 overs in a club match on New Zealand soil in 2018.

Kimani Melius – Matches – 1, Runs – 100*

Tarryck Gabriel – Matches – 1, Runs – 61*

Dornan Edward picked one wicket for GCIM in the previous game and he was economical

Garvin Serieux scored a total of 74 runs in the two practice matches including a fifty.

Tyrel Chicot picked up three wickets in the two warm-up matches.

Simeon Gerson claimed three scalps across the two practice matches he played.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captaincy choices: Kimani Melius, Tarryck Gabriel, Stephen Naitram

Vice-captaincy choices: Garvin Serieux, Keddy Lesporis, Tyrel Chicot

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper: Garvin Serieux, Stephen Naitram

Batsmen: Kimani Melus (C), Keddy Lesporis, Keygan Arnold

All-rounders: Dornan Edward, Tarryck Gabriel (VC), Tyrel Chicot

Bowlers: Larry Edwards, Simeon Gerson, Dillan John

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper: Garvin Serieux, Stephen Naitram (C)

Batsmen: Kimani Melus (VC), Keddy Lesporis, Keygan Arnold

All-rounders: Dornan Edward, Tarryck Gabriel, Tyrel Chicot

Bowlers: Larry Edwards, Simeon Gerson, Dillan John

Expert Advice:

Multipliers can be picked from batsmen as the pitch is more suitable for batsmen compared to bowlers. Kimani Melius smacked an explosive century in the previous game. You can go for him either as captain or vice-captain in your XI.

Probable Winners:

Gros Islet Cannon Blasters is expected to win the match

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.