Patriots' battle for pride against Knight Riders
| Date | September 23, 2024 |
| Time | 4:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Nicholas Pooran has odds of 3.60 to be the Trinbago Knight Riders' best batsman.
- Evin Lewis has odds of 3.75 to be the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots' best batsman.
- Sunil Narine has odds of 3.70 to be Trinbago Knight Riders' best bowler.
- Wanindu Hasaranga has odds of 2.95 to be the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots' best bowler.
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the last stage of the league games in the Caribbean Premier League 2024. The Trinbago Knight Riders will look to reach the playoffs with a win as they take on the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 25th game. In their last game, the Knight Riders went down against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Backed by a strong batting lineup, they have odds on their side. There is no respite for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots because of their poor form, and they lost to the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The two sides will have different motivations in this game and shall have an interesting contest.
Trinbago Knight Riders Preview
It was a surprising loss for Kieron Pollard's team in the last game. It was the second loss for the team against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons this season. They went down by 6 wickets, with the batting lineup failing to deliver. The team has a strong batting lineup and starts favorites on cricket betting sites. Pollard would push hard for a win and earn an entry into the playoffs.
The team will be concerned about the form of its opening pair. The side expects a good show from Shaqkere Parris and Sunil Narine. Nicholas Pooran is the key player in this batting lineup, and he must do well in the middle with Tim David and Keacy Carty. Kieron Pollard is a good finisher, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Andre Russell.
The Knight Riders have a strong batting lineup. Andre Russell and Akeal Hosein must use their experience to do well with the new ball. Sunil Narine and Waqar Salamkheil have troubled batsmen, and the side expects a good show in the middle overs. Joshua Little and Chris Jordan complete a strong bowling attack for the team.
Expected Starting XI for Trinbago Knight Riders
Kieron Pollard (c), Sunil Narine, Shaqkere Parris, Keacy Carty, Tim David, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Akeal Hosein, Joshua Little, Chris Jordan, Waqar Salamkheil
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Preview
Andre Fletcher's team is out of playoff contention. They have had a forgettable season, with only one win to celebrate. The batting lineup has been rusty, and the bowlers have had little to defend. They lost to Guyana Amazon Warriors by 30 runs. The odds are stacked against them on cricket betting apps. Fletcher expects a strong fightback from his players to end with a win.
Evin Lewis and Andre Fletcher are good strikers, and the team expects a strong show from their openers. The team needs partnerships between Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, and Joshua Da Silva in the middle order. Ryan John and Dominic Drakes must use the long handle and add runs in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack will face a tough test as the Knight Riders have batting firepower. Ashmead Need and Kyle Mayers must strike early for the team's chance. Anrich Nortje and Dominic Drakes must execute their plans flawlessly in the middle overs. Tabraiz Shamsi and Ryan John must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Andre Fletcher (c), Evin Lewis, Rilee Rossouw, Kyle Mayers, Mikyle Louis, Ryan John, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Dominic Drakes, Anrich Nortje, Ashmead Nedd, Tabraiz Shamsi
TOSS: To Bowl First
It will be a tough track to bat on in the first innings. The wicket is freshly rolled, and there will be something for the bowlers early in the innings. Most teams have won games chasing the score. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Trinidad. The wicket will be good, with bounce and pace for the bowlers, and the batsmen can play their strokes freely. Spinners can trouble the batsmen in the latter stages of the innings. The team batting first in this game needs to have 180 runs on the board to feel safe.
OUR PREDICTION
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have struggled this season with their consistency. The batting lineup has failed in the last two games, and it will be a big challenge for the team to do well against a batting powerhouse. The Trinbago Knight Riders have a strong batting lineup and experience in their bowling attack. Based on the current form, the Knight Riders will start favorites in this game.
Our prediction is for Trinbago Knight Riders to win
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