Saint Lucia Kings' quest for a win against defending champions
| Date | September 08, 2024 |
| Time | 4:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Faf du Plessis has odds of 2.75 to be the Saint Lucia Kings' best batsman
- Shai Hope has odds of 3.60 to be the Guyana Amazon Warriors' best batsman
- Alzarri Joseph has odds of 3.65 to be Saint Lucia Kings' best bowler
- Imran Tahir has odds of 3.70 to be the Guyana Amazon Warriors' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The Caribbean Premier League 2024 enters its second week, and we have had interesting contests. The 8th match between the Saint Lucia Kings and the Guyana Amazon Warriors will be tight as both teams have won back-to-back games. The Saint Lucia Kings defeated the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the last game. They have a good record at home and shall start their game with higher odds. The Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the last game, but the bowling attack has struggled with form. We expect a good contest as the two teams aim for the top of the points table.
Saint Lucia Kings Preview
Faf du Plessis' team looks in good form. They have registered back-to-back wins, and both of them have been convincing. The side defeated the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 7 wickets in the last game. The bowling attack has done well, putting them ahead on cricket betting sites. Faf du Plessis shall expect a similar show from his bowlers as they take on a strong batting lineup.
Johnson Charles is batting well in the tournament and will look to put up a big opening wicket stand with Faf du Plessis. The team needs a good show in the middle order from Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ackeem Auguste, and Tim Seifert, who is enjoying a great season. Roston Chase, David Wiese, and Khary Pierre must deliver the goods in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack was brilliant in the last game, and the team expects a good show with the new ball from David Wiese and Matthew Forde. Alzarri Joseph is the team's strike bowler, and he must pick wickets in the middle overs with Roston Chase. Noor Ahmed and Khary Pierre must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Saint Lucia Kings
Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert (wk), David Wiese, Khary Pierre, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad
Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview
The defending champions have done well so far. Skipper Imran Tahir will be proud of his team's efforts. They put up an excellent batting performance in the last game, scoring 266 runs against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and winning by 40 runs. Their bowlers haven't fared well, and it puts them down on cricket betting apps. Imran Tahir would like a better show from his bowlers to win this game.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz played well in the last game, and the team expects a good start from him and Kevin Sinclair. Shimron Hetmyer played an electrifying knock in the last game, and he looks to do well in the middle order with Shai Hope and Azam Khan. Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, and Raymon Reifer add firepower in the lower middle order.
Dwaine Pretorius and Junior Sinclair struggled with the new ball in the previous game, and the team expects a strong start from them. Imran Tahir must use his experience and do well in the middle overs with Gudakesh Motie and Raymon Reifer. Junior Sinclair and Keemo Paul must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Guyana Amazon Warriors
Imran Tahir (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gudakesh Motie, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Azam Khan (wk), Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Raymon Reifer, Kevin Sinclair, Junior Sinclair
TOSS: To Bowl First
It will be the first game at this venue, and the wicket will have something for the bowlers early in the game. The batting conditions shall improve in the second half as the wicket dries. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first in this game.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The skies over St Lucia shall have cloud cover, and we may see rain during the game. The wicket will be lively, allowing the bowlers to trouble the batsmen with their variations. The side batting first will look to have 180 runs on the board to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
We expect a cracker of a contest in this game, as both teams are undefeated. The Guyana Amazon Warriors have their batsmen in excellent form, but the bowling attack hasn't lived up to the expectations. The team's fate rests on their bowlers, who must bowl with better lines. The Saint Lucia Kings enjoy a good record at the venue, and the bowlers are impressed, giving them an edge.
Our prediction is for Saint Lucia Kings to win
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