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CPL 2020 Match 17: BT vs TKR Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | BAR vs TKR Dream11 Prediction Today | Barbados Tridents vs Trinbago Knight Riders Key Players | Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Report
Two of CPL’s most decorated franchises go head-to-head in an important clash in the playoffs race.
Barbados Tridents, the defending champions and two-time winners, have been up and down so far in CPL 2020, winning just two out of their first five matches. They are, however, on a high after thrashing Jamaica Tallawahs with ease, but will be looking for an improved batting display after Kyle Mayers played a blinder to propel Barbados from the depths of 90/6 to 148/7. Their spin brigade can make it difficult for any team to play freely against them, so if they get runs on the board, they will be tough to beat.
Trinbago Knight Riders, the three-time champions, are on a journey towards a fourth title. They have won all five of their games so far, with their last two wins without star all-rounder Sunil Narine. The key for TKR is that they have a number of players who can deliver on a particular day, with Khary Pierre the star man last time out against Guyana. Also, TKR will also take comfort in the fact that they beat BT earlier this season, scoring the highest total of the tournament in the process (185/3). Will they make it six from six?
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
- Dwayne Bravo recently went past 500 T20 wickets, and has enjoyed a solid outing in each of his past two matches (2/7 and 1/23). His exploits at the death make him a wicket-taking threat.
- Also, interestingly, Bravo has the most runs in BT-TKR matches with 260 (avg. 43), as well as the most wickets (14).
- His brother, Darren Bravo, is next with 243. Also, Darren is the fifth-highest run-scorer in CPL 2020 (147), with three not outs in five knocks. This includes an excellent 54* (36) vs BT earlier this season.
- Colin Munro was man of the match vs BT earlier this season (50 off 30 balls). He is coming off a golden duck vs Guyana, but his tournament still reads well (133 runs, avg. 33.25, SR 144.56).
- Watch out for Kyle Mayers. His 85 (59) led BT to victory last game vs Jamaica. Also, he took two wickets in the previous game vs Patriots, which shows he can contribute with both bat and ball.
- Johnson Charles has a key role to play for BT. He scored 52 (33) against TKR earlier this season.
- Kieron Pollard smashed 41* (17) vs BT earlier in CPL 2020. Given he is starting to bowl more as well, Pollard’s all-round exploits could prove crucial (1/15 in three overs last game vs Guyana).
- Rashid Khan has gone wicketless just once in CPL 2020 (against TKR). His figures: 2/27, 2/24, 0/24, 1/24, 2/33. Mitchell Santner took 2/10 (4) last game, and is a threat on the slow, turning pitches.
- Hayden Walsh Jr. finally hitting his strides? He took his first wicket in four innings last game (1/17). Can he build on it?
- If Sunil Narine plays, he will be one to watch as always. His CPL 2020 stats so far: three matches, 111 runs, SR 135.36, two fifties, four wickets, econ. 4.58.
- Jason Holder is also a key player with both bat and ball. He is striking at 165.71 with the bat so far (avg. 29.00) and has four wickets in five games.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 15, BT 7, TKR 8.
- TKR have won five of six matches vs BT at Queen’s Park Oval.
- TKR beat BT earlier this season (19 runs), but BT beat TKR three times in CPL 2019.
Possible Playing 11
Barbados could stick with the same winning combination from the last game.
Barbados Tridents: 1. Johnson Charles, 2. Shai Hope (wk), 3. Kyle Mayers, 4. Corey Anderson, 5. Jason Holder (c), 6. Rashid Khan, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Ashley Nurse, 9. Raymon Reifer, 10. Nyeem Young, 11. Hayden Walsh Jr.
Ali Khan picked up an injury last game which means he could miss this match. Also, it remains to be seen if Sunil Narine will return after a minor injury concern.
Trinbago Knight Riders: 1. Lendl Simmons, 2. Sunil Narine/Tion Webster, 3. Colin Munro, 4. Darren Bravo, 5. Tim Seifert (wk), 6. Kieron Pollard (c), 7. Dwayne Bravo, 8. Sikandar Raza, 9. Khary Pierre, 10. Fawad Ahmed, 11. Jayden Seales
Queen’s Park Oval Pitch and Weather Report
Spin to win. That has been the case in CPL 2020, and the trend is set to continue. The average run rate in the first innings at Port of Spain this season is 6.32. The chasing team has won five of six matches, with Barbados the only team to successfully defend a score at this ground so far.
In terms of the weather, the forecast looks quite promising with only a small chance of rain during the day.
Dream11 Prediction
Option 1 (if Sunil Narine plays):
Option 2:
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Match Prediction
A very interesting game awaits. If there is a team who can challenge TKR, it’s Barbados. However, Barbados will have to improve their batting, as well as get the better of TKR’s strong top six. Knight Riders are the favourites, but this has the makings of a close battle.
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