St Lucia T10 Blast, 2020 – Super Four, Match 1, South Castries Lions vs Central Castries Mindoo Heritage: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st match of the Super Four stages in the St Lucia T10 Blast will be played between Central Castries Mindoo Heritage and South Castries Lions 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 match can be streamed live on Fan Code.

Preview:

The tournament has completed its group stages and we now enter the Super Fours of the tournament, where the four best teams in the league will be playing a round-robin. The first game of this stage will be played between the South Castries Lions and the Central Castries Mindoo Heritage. Both teams have been exceptional in the tournament and there’s very little room for mistake in this fixture. Both teams have lost just a game in their campaign thus far and have mostly put on dominant performances. However, the pressure of this stage in the tournament could eat up one of them.

Weather Condition/Report:

Weather is expected to be sunny around 25 degrees and the full match can be expected without major interruptions.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track is well suited for batsmen and the bowlers could be up for a tough outing once again. 108 is the average first innings score in the previous five matches.

Average first innings score: 108 (Last 5 matches in the tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 7 Lost – 12, Tied – 0

Probable Playing XIs

South Castries Lions:

Kester Charlemagne,  Johnson Charles, Tonius Simon, Collinus Callendar, Daren Sammy, Xavier Gabriel, Alex Antoine, Neolle Leo, Tarrick Edward, Aaron Joseph, Daniel Baptise.

Bench – Malcolm Monrose, Kemron Charles.

Central Castries Mindoo Heritage:

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

Bench – Sanjay Hayle, Rahym Joseph, Jemmi Mauricette, Tyler Sookwa

Top Picks

Stephen Naitram chipped in with a blistering half-century against the Leatherbacks and is looking good for some more big knocks. Darren Sammy has joined the team and although he didn’t get to bat, his international experience will come in handy for the side. Talking about international experience, Johnson Charles is another major pick in this fixture.

Alex Antoine is without debate the top choice for captaincy. The all-rounder has accumulated over 300 fantasy points thus far, more than any other player in this fixture and registered a stunning half-century in the last game. Kester Charlermagne has been bowling well in the competition, picking up 6 wickets in the last four fixtures.

Dillan John and Keygan Arnold are household picks for this fixture in your fantasy team. They have been two of the best bowlers in the tournament and they add great value to your team. Also, you can take a chance with Colinus Calender in your XI as well, who chipped in with a few cameos in recent games.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captaincy choices: Alex Antoine, Darren Sammy

Vice-captaincy choices: Johnson Charles, Stephen Naitram

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper: Johnson Charles (VC), Stephen Naitram

Batsmen: Darren Sammy, Ackeem Auguste, Colinus Callendar

All-rounders: Alex Antoine (C), Kester Charlermagne, Keddy Lesporis

Bowlers: Daniel Baptiste, Dillan John, Keygan Arnold

Suggested Playing XI for Mega Leagues:

Keeper: Stephen Naitram

Batsmen: Darren Sammy (C), Ackeem Auguste, Tonius Simon

All-rounders: Alex Antoine (VC), Kester Charlermagne, Tarryck Edward, Jamaal James

Bowlers: Xavier Gabriel, Dillan John, Keygan Arnold

Expert Advice

Since the South Castries Lions have better individual talent, it would be preferred to have more players in the fantasy XI than the Central Castries.

Probable Winners

South Castries Lions are expected to emerge win this fixture.

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.