Vincy Premier T10 League 2020: Match 1, Grenadines Divers vs Salt Pond Breakers: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st match of Vincy Premier T10 League 2020 will be played between Grenadines Divers and Salt Pond Breakers at the Arnos Valley Sporting Complex in Kingstown.

The match starts at 8:30 AM local time (6:00 PM IST) (12:30 PM GMT).

Preview:

The Vincy Premier T10 League will put an end to the wait of fans to witness some cricketing action from a full-member nation. The tournament involving six teams from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Island will be played in the T10 format. The first of the three matches to be played on the opening day (Friday) will be between Grenadines Divers and Salt Pond Breakers in the Kingstown. International players Obed McCoy and Sunil Ambris are named as the marquee players for the respective sides.

Weather Condition/Report:

No rain is expected for the tournament opener despite the possibility of clouds around the venue.

Pitch Condition/Report:

An early beginning at the Arnos Valley Sporting Complex could see both pacers and spinners extract a bit of help from the track. However, batting might not be that tough considering the fact that the boundaries will be smaller here. Anything over 90 can be defendable in the tournament opener in Kingstown.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of chasing teams: N/A

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Grenadines Divers:

Obed McCoy (Marquee), Asif Hooper, Shem Browne, Anson Latchman (WK), Romano Pierre, Geron Wyllie, Razie Browne, Richie Richards, Shammick Roberts, Braxie Browne, Ajex Samuel.

Bench – Tijorn Pope, Wayne Harper.

Salt Pond Breakers:

Sunil Ambris (Marquee), Delorn Johnson, Rickford Walker, Donwell Hector, Jeremy Layne, Javid Harry, Benninton Stapleton, Kadir Nedd, Seon Sween, Wesrick Strough, Christoy John.

Bench – Kevin Peters, Urnel Thomas.

Top Picks:

The West Indies International players Obed McCoy and Sunil Ambris are likely to make a difference in their respective formats. This tournament could help them to tone their skills and make a case for regular appearances in limited-overs Internationals. Asif Hooper will be a crucial bowler for the Grenadines Divers as he picked up 17 wickets across 15 domestic T20s where his economy is well below five. Rickford Walker is known for big knocks as he smashed two hundreds and four fifties across the 28 domestic T20s.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Sunil Ambris, Asif Hooper, Shem Browne

Vice-Captain options – Razine Browne, Jeremy Layne, Donwell Hector

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Anson Latchman

Batsmen – Sunil Ambris (C), Donwell Hector, Shem Browne, Rickford Walker

All-Rounders – Jeremy Layne, Asif Hooper (VC), Razie Browne

Bowlers – Delorn Johnson, Benninton Stapleton, Obed McCoy

12th Man – Geron Wyllie

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Seon Sween

Batsmen – Sunil Ambris, Donwell Hector (VC), Shem Browne (C)

All-Rounders – Jeremy Layne, Asif Hooper, Razie Browne

Bowlers – Javid Harry, Benninton Stapleton, Obed McCoy, Geron Wyllie

12th Man – Romano Pierre

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

Benninton Stapleton will be a useful addition to the fantasy team as he costs only 8 credits. He covers up for an option from the bowlers’ category and helps in saving credits for costly players in other categories. Stapleton has claimed 12 wickets across 12 innings he bowled in the local T20s and is also a good hitter as he smashes one six per innings at an average.

Probable Winners:

Sand Pond Breakers are expected to have an edge over Grenadines Drives in this game.

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