Caribbean-T20 League 2024

Match 26: TKR vs SLK

Preview

Trinbago Knight Riders will play against Saint Lucia Kings in the 26th Caribbean T20 League 2024 match. The match is set to take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on Tuesday, September 24.

The Knight Riders faced the Patriots in match 25 in their last game. The Patriots posted 193 runs in the first innings, with Andre Fletcher scoring 93 off 61 and Kyle Mayers contributing 60 off 30. The Knights' bowling wasn't up to par despite Chris Jordan being economical and taking two wickets. However, Jason Roy's 64 off 34, and Nicholas Pooran's 93 off 43 helped the TKR chase the total comfortably in just 18.3 overs, with seven wickets to spare.

On the other hand, the Saint Lucia Kings played their last match against the Barbados Royals in match 24. Johnson Charles top-scored with 53 runs off 41 balls, and Tim Seifert's 45 off 21 deliveries helped the team reach 162 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. The Kings' bowling unit, including Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmed, and David Wiese, performed well, picking up a couple of wickets each. This restricted the Royals to 149 runs, resulting in a 13-run win for the Kings.

In their previous encounter, the Trinbago Knight Riders emerged victorious against the Saint Lucia Kings in the 12th match of the season. Roston Chase top-scored for the Kings with 56 runs off 40 balls, but the Knights successfully chased down the target of 187 runs, thanks to half-centuries from Shaqkere Parris (57) and captain Kieron Pollard (52), winning the match with four wickets and five balls to spare.

Match Details

Match: TKR vs SLK, Match 26, Caribbean-T20 League 2024

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Time: 07:30 PM

Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad favours the bowlers. The batting side will find it difficult to score runs quickly. The pacers will get more support from the surface with the new ball, while the spinners will gain control in the game's later stages. 

The predicted weather will have scattered thunderstorms, which might affect the game. There is a chance of precipitation during the game, with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius and 78% humidity.  

TKR vs SLK Squads

TKR: Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Rilee Rossouw, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Martin Guptill, Jayden Seales, Matheesha Pathirana, Mark Deyal, Chadwick Walton, Terrance Hinds, Kadeem Alleyne, Jaden Carmichael

SLK: Faf du Plessis, Johnson Charles, Sean Williams, Alzarri Joseph, Roston Chase, Jair McAllister, Sikandar Raza, Peter Hatzoglou, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (temporary replacement: Chris Sole, first five group games), Roshon Primus, Jeavor Royal, Sadrack Descarte, Khary Pierre, Leonardo Julien, Matthew Forde, Kimani Melius, McKenny Clarke

TKR vs SLK Probable Playing XIs

TKR: Jason Roy, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran(wk), Kieron Pollard(c), Andre Russell, Tim David, Akeal Hosein, Chris Jordan, Jayden Seales, Waqar Salamkheil, Sunil Narine

SLK: Johnson Charles(wk), Faf du Plessis(c), Ackeem Auguste, Aaron Jones, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert, David Wiese, Khary Pierre, Mikkel Govia, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad

Match Prediction

Trinbago Knight Riders have a strong record against Saint Lucia Kings, having won their previous head-to-head match this season. However, the Kings have shown resilience, winning three consecutive games and securing a spot in the playoffs. The Knights, on the other hand, have had a consistent performance, securing a place in the next round. Based on these factors, we can expect a competitive match, with the Knights having a slight edge. 

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