Vincy Premier T10 League 2020: Match 21, La Soufriere Hikers vs Botanic Garden Rangers: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The Match 21 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 12:30 AM local time (10:00 PM IST) (4:30 PM GMT). The match can be streamed live on Fan code.

Preview

The extravaganza of Vincy Premier League T10 continues its run as La Soufriere Hikers will lock horns with Botanic Garden Rangers in the 22nd clash of the Vincy Premier T10 League.

Hikers, in the previous match of the tournament, pulled off the biggest run-chase as they hunted down a total of 105 against Salt Pond Breakers. Similarly, Botanic Garden Rangers, in their previous game, also registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory against Dark View Explorers. Both the sides will be aiming to clinch the top spot by winning this match so that they would avoid playing a stronger team in the semi-finals.

In the previous clash between both these sides, La Soufriere Hikers had registered a comfortable nine-wicket win as Rangers could only amass 70 runs on the board. Hikers suffered no challenge whatsoever as they hunted down the total in the sixth over itself.

Weather Condition/Report

The temperatures are expected to be around 26-31 degrees Celcius with almost no possibility of rain to intervene during the course of play. The humidity levels are also expected to soar high up to 79 per cent.

Pitch Report

The pitch will be favourable for spin as well as pace bowlers as the game progresses. However, many teams have flaunted their batting expertise and have clocked the 100-run mark in recent matches. Both sides will aim to tick the 100-run mark on the board and then put the chasing side under pressure.

Average first innings score: 93 (Last six matches of the tournament)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 3; Lost – 3

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs

La Soufriere Hikers

Salvan Browne (WK), Desron Maloney (C), Dillon Douglas, Dean Browne, Rawdon Bentick, Casmus Hackshaw, Camano Cain, Rayan Williams, Othneil Lewis, Jeremy Haywood, Kenson Dalzell.

Bench – T Harry, Kimson Dalzell

Botanic Garden Rangers

Oziko Williams, Hyron Shallow, Romel Currency (WK), Kevin Abraham, Kenneth Dember, Kesrick Williams (C), Atticus Browne, Nigel Small, Kimali Williams, Romario Bibby, Casnel Morris.

Bench: R Charles, Joey Welcome

Top Picks

La Soufriere Hikers will be relying on their batting force to deliver yet again. Hyron Shallow has been consistent with the bat and in the previous match, he had played a superb knock of 35 runs. Kesrick Williams will also be a fan-favourite due to his bowling expertise and experience in international cricket. In his previous game, Salvan Brown had also grabbed the limelight by smashing a brilliant 68-run knock. He will be eager to replicate his performance.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Desron Maloney, Salvan Brown, Hyron Shallow

Vice-Captain options – Dillon Douglas, Kesrick Williams, Romel Currency

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Romel Currency,

Batsmen – Desron Maloney, Dillon Douglas, Salvan Brown (C), Hyron Shallow (C)

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

Bowlers –  Romario Bibby, Othneil Lewis, Jeremy Haywood,

12th Man – Oziko Williams

Suggested Playing XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Oziko Williams

Batsmen –Desron Maloney (VC), Salvan Brown (C), Hyron Shallow (C)

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

Bowlers – Jeremy Haywood, Kenson Dalzell, Kimson Dalzell

12th Man – Kimali Williams

(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:

Considering their impressive run in the tournament, players like Shallow, Brown, Williams and Dember will be the pick of most sides. Picking up Maloney and Douglas could also yield vital points. The team winning the toss would look forward to bat first and notch up a challenging total on the board and then put the chasing side under pressure.

Probable Winners:

La Soufriere Hikers are expected to win the match

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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.