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Having won just two out of their first five games, Trinbago Knight Riders have endured a poor campaign thus far and they will be looking to get their season back on track when they lock horns with Jamaica Tallawahs.
They will come into this game on the back of a disappointing defeat against Guyana Amazon Warriors where they failed to chase down six runs in the Super Over. Tallawahs, on the other hand, have had a middling campaign thus far with two wins and as many defeats after four outings. They will come into this game on the back of a six-wicket defeat at the hands of St Kitts & Nevis Patriots where they failed to defend 166.
So, it’s an important match for both sides in the quest for consistency in the second-half of CPL 2021.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Trinbago Knight Riders:
- Tim Seifert: The New Zealand batsman is the 2nd highest run-getter for TKR thus far. In 5 innings he managed 119 runs at an average of 29.75. But, his strike rate of 107.25 has left a lot to be desired and TKR will hope that he makes an improvement in that regard.
- Seifert has played just one innings against Jamaica in which he scored 18.
- Colin Munro: He has struggled for runs in the tournament thus far, having managed just 94 runs in 5 innings at 23.50. Munro loves batting against Jamaica. In 10 innings, he has scored 515 runs at an average of 64.38 and a strike rate of 142.37.
- Kieron Pollard: With 123 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 130.85, Pollard’s been TKR’s best batsman this season.
- He too loves batting against Jamaica. In 15 innings, he has racked up 413 runs at an average of 41.30 and strike rate of 163.89.
- Sunil Narine: The champion off-spinner has been brilliant this season. In 6 innings he has claimed six wickets at 16.50 and a barely believable economy rate of 4.9. Narine was sensational in the last game as he registered figures of 2/9 in four overs besides giving away just six in the Super Over.
- Ravi Rampaul: The veteran pacer is the leading wicket-taker for TKR thus far. In 5 innings he has taken 13 wickets at 10.84.
Jamaica Tallawahs:
- Kennar Lewis: The opener has endured a brilliant outing in CPL 2021 thus far. He is the leading run-getter for Jamaica so far: 160 runs in 4 innings at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 175.82.
- His record against TKR: 52 runs in two innings.
- Shamarh Brooks: Apart from Lewie, Brooks has been a consistent performer for Jamaica this season. In 3 innings he has scored 108 runs at 54 and a strike rate of 128.57.
- Andre Russell: The swashbuckling all-rounder has failed to light up the CPL after his record-breaking 14-ball 50 in the first game. Expect a big knock from the burly right-hander in the coming games.
- Russell loves batting against TKR. In 16 innings, he has smashed 567 runs at an average of 51.55 and a strike rate of 189 which also includes a three-figure score.
- Migael Pretorious: The seamer has been the pick of the bowlers for Jamaica this season. In 4 innings he has claimed 10 wickets at an average of 15.40
Stats and Facts
- Both sides have met 19 times in CPL with TKR leading the ledger 10-9.
- However, Jamaica Tallwahs have won both the games that these two sides have played at Warner Park.
Possible Playing XI
Trinbago Knight Riders: 1. Lendl Simmons, 2. Sunil Narine, 3. Tion Webster/Darren Bravo, 4. Colin Munro, 5. Tim Seifert, 6. Kieron Pollard (c), 7. Denesh Ramdin (wk), 8. Isuru Udana, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Khary Pierre, 11. Ravi Rampaul
Chadwick Walton injured his hamstring a few days ago. Kirk McKenzie could come in to open.
Jamaica Tallawahs: 1. Kirk McKenzie, 2. Kennar Lewis (wk), 3. Haider Ali, 4. Rovman Powell (c), 5. Shamarh Brooks, 6. Carlos Brathwaite, 7. Andre Russell, 8. Migael Pretorious, 9. Chris Green, 10. Joshua James/Veerasammy Permaul, 11. Fidel Edwards
Warner Park Basseterre St Kitts pitch report and weather conditions
The pitch has proved helpful for pacers but as has been evident in the last two games, there are plenty of runs on offer.
The average 1st innings score in the 8 games played on the fresh strip is 159.49.
With regards to the weather forecast, it is expected to be bright and sunny with temperatures fluctuating between 25-30 degrees Celsius. Humidity is set to hover around 66%.
Dream11 Prediction
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Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.
Fan2Play Prediction
Match Prediction
Both sides have struggled in this season of the CPL so far but Jamaica Tallawahs, on the back of in-form batting-unit, will start as slight favorites.
