Vincy Premier T10 League 2020: Match 2, La Soufriere Hikers vs Botanic Garden Rangers: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd match of Vincy Premier T10 League 2020 will be played between La Soufriere Hikers and Botanic Garden Rangers at the Arnos Valley Sporting Complex in Kingstown.

The match starts at 10:30 AM local time (8:00 PM IST) (2:30 PM GMT).

Preview:

La Soufriere Hikers will lock horns with Botanic Garden Rangers during the second match on Friday in the Vincy Premier T10 League. Kesrick Williams will be the star attraction for this game as he represents the Botanic Garden Rangers as marquee players. Desron Maloney, the current player of the Windward Islands, will be marquee player of the La Soufriere Hikers team. This game will be played straight after the competition of the opening game between Grenadines Divers and Salt Pond Breakers.

Weather Condition/Report:

The temperatures are expected to be around 31 with no possibility of rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The second match of the day is likely to witness best batting conditions once the moisture and dampness get removed with sunny conditions around. There could be turn for the spinners in the last couple of overs in the 2nd innings. Hence, a total of at least 90 will be needed to win while batting first in this game.

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:

La Soufriere Hikers:

Desron Maloney, Dean Browne, Dillon Douglas, Othneil Lewis, Salvan Brown, Rayan Williams, Rawdon Bentick, Kenson Dalzell, Jeremy Haywood, Tilran Harry, Kimson Dalzell.

Bench – Casmus Hackshaw, Camano Cain.

Botanic Garden Rangers:

Kesrick Williams (Marquee), Hyron Shallow, Romel Currency, Kenneth Dember, Romario Bibby, Atticus Browne, Oziko Williams, Kimali Williams, Nigel Small/Joey Welcome, Kevin Abraham, Ray Charles.

Bench – Nigel Small/Joey Welcome, Casnel Morris.

Top Picks:

Atticus Browne will be a utility all-rounder in the fantasy team having scored 747 runs at an average of 33.95 and also taken 24 wickets at less than 15 average and strike rate. Kesrick Williams is likely to be among top performers in the Vincy Premier League. His bowling could suit the T10 format and also could score some handy runs. Dillon Douglas will be crucial in the fantasy team due to his low cost. He amassed 530 runs at an average over 30 and also picked up 19 wickets at an average of 14.47.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Dean Browne, Romel Currency, Atticus Browne

Vice-Captain options – Kenneth Dember, Dillon Douglas, Kesrick Williams

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Oziko Williams

Batsmen – Desron Maloney, Romel Currency, Atticus Browne, Rawdon Bentick

All-Rounders – Kenneth Dember (VC), Dean Browne (C), Rayan Williams

Bowlers – Kesrick Williams, Romario Bibby, Othneil Lewis

12th Man – Hyron Shallow

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Tilran Harry

Batsmen – Dillon Douglas (VC), Romel Currency (C), Atticus Browne, Hyron Shallow

All-Rounders – Kenneth Dember, Dean Browne, Rayan Williams

Bowlers – Kesrick Williams, Kimali Williams, Othneil Lewis

12th Man – Salvan Brown

(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:

Hyron Shallow is interestingly not picked by fantasy teams in high percentage despite his consistency with the bat. Across the 14 local T20s he played, he smashed two centuries and a fifty. His average reads over 60 and could end up being the differential pick.

Probable Winners:

Botanic Garden Rangers will have an edge in this game due to the presence of quality all-rounders.

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