Super50 Cup, 2019-20: Match 34, Group A, Barbados vs Canada – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 34th match of the Super50 Cup 2019-20 in the Group A between Barbados and Canada will be played at the Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.

The match starts at 1:30 AM local time (5:30 PM GMT) (11:00 PM IST). The game can be viewed on Windies Cricket’s YouTube channel and on Fan Code in India.

Preview:

Table-toppers, Barbados takes on Canada in the lone Group A match of the Super50 Cup on Saturday. Barbados has been utterly sensational in this tournament with five wins to show for their efforts. Their opponents, Canada has shown glimpses of what they are capable of although they are stuck in the middle of the Group A Points Table.

Their first encounter this year saw Barbados run away with the proceedings with Nicholas Kirton and Kjorn Ottley guiding them to a comfortable nine-wicket win. While the upcoming game projects as a mismatch on paper, Canada is well and truly capable of inflicting an upset with the likes of Nitish Kumar and Arslan Khan being their best bets against a formidable Barbados outfit in Basseterre.

Weather Condition/Report:

Rain is expected, in patches, during the game with cloudy conditions on the forecast. A cloud cover and humidity of 45% and 65% is expected at the start of the game, according to AccuWeather while the temperature will range from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius during the course of the game.

Pitch Condition/Report:

A decent batting track is on offer with teams opting to bat first here. With the pitch slowing down during the course of the game, spinners will have a say in the outcome of the match. One can expect another relatively high scoring game on Saturday

Average first innings score:  274 (Unaffected six games in Super50 2019/20)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost -5

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Barbados:

Leniko Boucher,  Kjorn Ottley,  Nicholas Kirton,  Jonathan Carter (C),  Kyle Mayers,  Tevyn Walcott (WK),  Shamar Springer,  Roshon Primus,  Ashley Nurse,  Josh Bishop and  Chemar Holder

Bench: Javon Searles,  Miguel Cummins

Canada:

Rayyan Pathan,  Harrobindeep Sekhon (WK),  Nitish Kumar,  Shreyas Movva,  Arslan Khan,  Harsh Thaker,  Kanwarpal Tathgur (C),  Shahid Ahmadzai,  Harmandeep Singh,  Kanwar Mann and  Nauman Zafar.

Bench: Jeet Mehta,  Kaleem Sana

Top Picks:

Kjorn Ottley has been Barbados’ best batsmen with a couple of 50+ scores. With the nature of the pitch being favourable for batting, Ottley should put in a good performance. Harsh Thaker has scored 151 runs and picked seven wickets so far for the Canadians. Another good all-round performance is on the cards from the allrounder.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain –  Kjorn Ottley, Kyle Mayers, Nitish Kumar

Vice-Captain – Harsh Thaker, Josh Bishop, Jonathan Carter

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy

Keeper – Shreyas Movva

Batsmen – Jonathan Carter, Kjorn Ottley (C), Arslan Khan

All-Rounders – Nitish Kumar (VC), Ashley Nurse, Roshon Primus, Kyle Mayers

Bowlers – Josh Bishop, Shahid Ahmadzai, Kanwar Mann

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy

Keeper – Leniko Boucher

Batsmen – Kjorn Ottley, Jonathan Carter (VC), Kanwarpal Tathgur

All-Rounders – Harsh Thaker, Nitish Kumar, Ashley Nurse, Kyle Mayers (C)

Bowlers – Josh Bishop, Shahid Ahmadzai, Kanwar Mann

Expert Advice:

Barbados could make a few changes with a qualification in their bag. Wait for the playing XIs to be announced before finalizing your Dream11 Fantasy side.

Picking two Canada allrounders should be a viable option with the likes of Nitish Kumar and Harsh Thaker capable of contributing with both bat and ball

Probable Winners:

Barbados is the favourites to win this match.

*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.