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SKN vs JAM Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: CPL 2022 Match 1 | SKN vs JT Dream11 Prediction Today | St Kitts Pitch Report

One of cricket’s great vibes has reached its tenth season. Such is the pace at which the cricketing world moves that it feels like yesterday that St Kitts and Nevis Patriots memorably won CPL 2021, and they are now back to defend their crown.

St Kitts also come into this tournament off the back of a victory in the inaugural 6IXTY competition that preceded CPL 2022. If they can start the T20 competition with the kind of flair and confidence that has served them well since the start of last season, they will be mighty tough to beat.

This is especially the case for Jamaica Tallawahs. Andre Russell’s move to Trinbago Knight Riders leaves a huge gap for the Tallawahs to try fill, with huge onus on Rovman Powell to lead the way with the bat. Also, the top three on paper looks to be anchor-heavy, so risk-taking in powerplay is a must if the Tallawahs are to reduce pressure on their middle order.

SKN vs JAM Possible Playing XI

Even without Wanindu Hasaranga who is on Asia Cup duty with Sri Lanka, the Patriots look good on paper. Evin Lewis and Andre Fletcher have some form under their belt, and many can’t wait to see Dewald Brevis in action in the T20 format once again.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: 1. Evin Lewis, 2. Andre Fletcher, 3. Darren Bravo, 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Joshua da Silva (wk), 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Dwayne Bravo (c), 8. Dominic Drakes, 9. Jon-Russ Jaggesar/Izharulhaq Naveed, 10. Sheldon Cottrell, 11. Duan Jansen/Akila Dananjaya

For the Tallawahs, Fabian Allen, who moved from Patriots, is a boost. The likes of Imad Wasim and Chris Green will be crucial as both finishers with the bat and steady hands with the ball.

Jamaica Tallawahs: 1. Brandon King, 2. Amir Jangoo (wk), 3. Shamarh Brooks/Kennar Lewis, 4. Rovman Powell (c), 5. Fabian Allen, 6. Raymon Reifer, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Chris Green, 9. Joshua James/Marquino Mindley, 10. Sandeep Lamichhane, 11. Migael Pretorius/Mohammad Amir

SKN vs JAM key players and head-to-head matchups

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:

• Evin Lewis has the most runs of any player in T20s at Warner Park. The left-hander has scored 1,307 runs in 42 innings at an average of 33.51 and strike rate of 155.33.
• Also, Lewis strikes at 163.76 in 17 innings vs Jamaica (470 runs, avg. 29.38).
• Andre Fletcher was player of the series in the recent 6IXTY competition with 130 runs. Also, Fletcher has the fourth-most runs of any player on this ground (629) at an average of 29.95 and strike rate of 123.82.
• Dewald Brevis scored just 43 runs in five matches in the 6IXTY tournament. But, with more time to bat in T20s, one cannot count out Brevis after a highly promising IPL campaign earlier this year.
• Dwayne Bravo has taken 23 wickets in 18 innings at Warner Park (15.35 SR). He has also taken 23 wickets in 18 innings against the Tallawahs.
• Bravo against Rovman Powell could be a key battle. Bravo has conceded just 31 runs in 34 balls against Powell in T20s, with one dismissal.
• Dominic Drakes will be looking to build on a memorable CPL 2021 campaign. The left-armer took 16 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 20.68 and economy of 8.56, including two outings of 2/40 against Jamaica.

Jamaica Tallawahs:

• Brandon King will be crucial at the top after his move from Guyana. He averages just 20 in eight matches vs Jamaica so far and 22.80 in 17 innings at Warner Park.
• Rovman Powell fares worse on this ground with an average of 21.06 and strike rate of 124.31 in 20 innings. But, he has a great career strike rate against St Kitts (156.68), with 293 runs at an average of 29.30.
• Also, Powell has been solid in white-ball cricket in 2022: 31 inns, 699 runs, avg. 31.77, SR 156.73.
• Fabian Allen will be motivated to perform well against his former team. On this ground, Allen has struck 275 runs at a strike rate of 143.98 and has taken 15 wickets at a strike rate of 23.67. Expect him to be a livewire in the field, too.
• Expect Chris Green to be used in the powerplay. The offspinner has dismissed Evin Lewis twice in 36 balls in T20s, conceding just 43 in the process.
• Mohammad Amir took 11 wickets in seven matches in CPL 2021 at an average of 13.54 and economy of 6.12.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 15, SKN 7, JAM 7, 1 N/R.
• Evin Lewis scored the second-most runs in CPL 2021: 11 inns, 426 runs, avg. 47.33, SR 163.21.
• Dwayne Bravo at the death in white-ball cricket in 2022: 28 wickets, econ. 9.41, SR 10.4.
• Sherfane Rutherford had a strong CPL 2021 campaign. He scored 262 runs in 10 innings at an average of 37.42 and strike rate of 127.18, with three fifties. This included a 26-ball 50* against Jamaica.
• Dominic Drakes takes a wicket every 19.12 deliveries in 16 T20s at Warner Park.
• Sandeep Lamichhane took 3/22 in his only T20 on this ground to date. He has also taken five wickets in three matches vs St Kitts.

Warner Park Basseterre St Kitts Pitch Report and Weather

In 33 matches on this ground in CPL 2021, the average first innings score was 162.48. There was a mix of both lower and higher scores. Also, the team batting first won 17 times compared to 16 by the chasing team, so there wasn’t a clear trend.

In the recent Windies-India T20I series, the chasing team won both matches. West Indies chased India’s 138 before India chased West Indies’ 164 in the next match.

The forecast is for a clear and warm evening in St Kitts. Dew may play a role, so expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase.

SKN vs JAM Dream11 Prediction 31 August 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

• Wicket-Keepers: Andre Fletcher
• Batsmen: Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell, Raymon Reifer
• All-rounders: Dwayne Bravo, Fabian Allen
• Bowlers: Dominic Drakes, Mohammad Amir

SKN vs JAM Match Prediction: Who will win?

This has the makings of a good contest. St Kitts, with their recent form and home ground advantage, look good for a win.