Saint Lucia Kings' challenge to beat poor record against Knight Riders

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Faf du Plessis has odds of 3.34 to be Saint Lucia Kings' best batsman in this game. 
• Rilee Rossouw has odds of 3.53 to be the best batsman for Trinbago Knight Riders.  
• Alzarri Joseph has odds of 4.06 to be the best bowler for Saint Lucia Kings.  
• Dwayne Bravo has odds of 4.40 to be Trinbago Knight Riders' best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

It will be an exciting contest in the 9th game of the Caribbean Premier League 2023. The Saint Lucia Kings will face a formidable challenge as they take on the Tringabo Knight Riders. Most experts give an edge to TKR in their betting tips. The Kings had shared points in the last two games at home as bad weather denied action on the field. They are up against the strongest side in the tournament and need to get their acts together. The Knight Riders also shared points in their opening game. They have depth in the batting line-up and a well-balanced bowling attack. The side will look to get the best out of its players in this game.  

Saint Lucia Kings Preview      

Faf du Plessis' side would have liked to make more out of the home advantage. They have seen their last two games being washed away by rain. Though they sit at the top of the points table, it will be a tough game for the side. They have defeated the Knight Riders only three times in the last 15 games. Their players must produce a special performance in this game to win.  

Faf du Plessis and Johnson Charles are the most important batters on the team, and the side will need a good show from them in this contest. Sean Williams, Roston Chase, and Sikandar Raza add experience to the middle order, and they will look to do well in this game. They will also need a good show from Roshon Primus, Sadrack Descart, and Matthew Forde down the order.  

The bowling attack will be up against a strong batting line-up, and their skills will be tested in this game. Chris Sole and Forde must get early wickets to put the Knight Riders in a dock. The side will expect a good show in the middle overs from Alzarri Joseph and Chase, their best bowlers. Sadrack Descarte, Raza, and Khary Piere must do well in the supporting role.   

Expected Starting XI for Saint Lucia Kings      

Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles (wk), Roston Chase, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Roshon Primus, Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Matthew Forde, Chris Sole, Sadrack Descarte 

Trinbago Knight Riders Preview      

Kieron Pollard and his men saw their last game against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots being washed away by rain. The core unit is strong, and they have the best T20 players from West Indies in their camp. Pollard, who likes leading from the front, shall expect a good show from his players as they look to stamp their authority in the tournament.   

Rilee Rossouw will replace Martin Guptill at the top and look to deliver a good start with Mark Deyal. The middle order is strong, with Nicholas Pooran, Chadwick Walton, and Kieron Pollard on the team. They have firepower in the lower middle order and expect runs from Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Dwayne Bravo.  

Jayden Seals and Akeal Hosein form a strong new ball pair, and they will look for early wickets. Narine brings vast experience to this attack, and they will look to do well in the middle overs with Bravo. Kadeem Alleyne, Russell, and Pollard complete a strong attack for the side, and they will look to deliver the goods.  

Expected Starting XI for Trinbago Knight Riders     

Kieron Pollard (c), Rilee Rossouw, Mark Deyal, Chadwick Walton (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Kadeem Alleyne 

TOSS: To Bat First      

There is little on this surface for the bowlers. The wicket is great to bat at the start, and there is some turn in the second innings where chasing scores can become challenging. The side that wins the toss in this game should not hesitate to bat first. 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We will see clear skies over St Kitts, and it is a welcome break from the impact of weather in Saint Lucia. The surface has been good to bat on, as we have seen big scores at this venue. Bowlers have found it difficult to defend runs on this wicket. The side batting first in this game shall aim to put up 170 runs on the board. 

OUR PREDICTION      

Saint Lucia Kings failed to take advantage of the home conditions, and they have come to a venue where the side has a poor record. They haven't done well against the Knight Riders either and must punch above their weight to win this game. The Trinbago Knight Riders have all bases covered and the tournament's strongest batting line-up. It makes them favorites, according to the top betting sites.  

Our Prediction is for Trinbago Knight Riders to win