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CPL 2020 Match 28: JT vs BT Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | JAM vs BAR Dream11 Prediction Today 5 September 2020 | Jamaica Tallawahs vs Barbados Tridents Key Players | Tarouba Pitch Report

As the tournament came towards its business end, eyes were fixed on this clash which was a potential playoff before the Semi Finals. For so long, both the Tallawahs and Tridents were fighting neck-and-neck to seal a top four place, but it is now confirmed that only one of these two teams will feature in the Semi Finals.

Thanks to Barbados Tridents’ inept batting, they have become the first defending CPL champions to miss the playoffs in the following season. In fact, “inept” is a kind way to describe their batting performances in CPL 2020, regularly underperforming to now sit with just two wins from nine games. This game is now nothing more than an attempt to gain some pride for the Tridents, who will be out to end a terrible campaign with a win.

For Jamaica Tallawahs, it is about gaining momentum heading into the Semi Finals. Glenn Phillips and Mujeeb ur Rahman have been their main stars with bat and ball respectively, and if they can put together a team display today, that can only enhance belief ahead of their shot at the Title. So, nothing less than a solid performance will be the order of the day for the Tallawahs.

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

• Glenn Phillips is the second-highest run-scorer in CPL 2020 (248). He has played two less games than current highest run-scorer Shimron Hetmyer (267).
• Can Phillips gain some revenge on Barbados after he scored a duck against them earlier this season?
• Mujeeb ur Rahman has the second-most wickets in CPL 2020 (13). He took 3/14 against Barbados earlier this season, and will be a dangerous customer today against the Tridents’ fragile batting.
• Kyle Mayers was man of the match in the earlier meeting between these two teams (85 off 59 balls).
• Andre Russell is unbeaten in his last three knocks, which includes two half centuries: 52* (37), 23* (21) and 50* (23).
• Sandeep Lamichhane has 10 wickets in eight games in CPL 2020, at a superb economy rate of 4.85.
• Can Rashid Khan make one final impact with bat and ball this season? He has taken 10 wickets in nine games, and could get another chance higher up the order to make an impact.
• It has been a disappointing season by Jason Holder’s standards. The Barbados captain is averaging just 15 with the bat, to go with nine wickets in as many games.
• Carlos Brathwaite has taken six wickets in his last three bowling efforts.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 15, BT 6, JT 8.
• Barbados beat Jamaica earlier in CPL 2020, which remains one of just two wins this season.
• Barbados have failed to pass 100 in each of their last three matches.

Possible Playing 11

Jamaica Tallawahs: 1. Glenn Phillips (wk), 2. Nkrumah Bonner, 3. Jermaine Blackwood, 4. Rovman Powell (c), 5. Asif Ali, 6. Andre Russell, 7. Carlos Brathwaite, 8. Veersammy Permaul, 9. Mujeeb ur Rahman, 10. Sandeep Lamichhane, 11. Fidel Edwards

Shai Hope was left out of Barbados’ last game against Guyana, but it did nothing to improve their batting. So, it remains to be seen if he returns today.

Barbados Tridents: 1. Johnston Charles, 2. Shai Hope (wk), 3. Kyle Mayers, 4. Shamarh Brooks, 5. Jason Holder (c), 6. Rashid Khan, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Ashley Nurse, 9. Nyeem Young, 10. Raymon Reifer, 11. Hayden Walsh Jr.

Tarouba Pitch and Weather Report

The Tridents have struggled badly at Tarouba in recent matches, failing to cross 100 in their last three games. Spin is expected to play a key role once again, so the likes of Mujeeb and Lamichhane will be dangerous for Jamaica.

There is a chance of some showers during the day in Trinidad.

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Match Prediction

On current form, it is hard to see Barbados winning. Barbados certainly have the talent to beat Jamaica, but it depends on their state of mind given that their season is over. Jamaica start as favourites and will win if they play with smarts and discipline.

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