Saint Lucia Kings will face Barbados Royals for the first time in Caribbean Premier League 2021 on 11 September, in Match 25 of the season at the Warner Park in St Kitts. Both sides are coming to this fixture after losing their respective encounters less than 48 hours ago.
With four wins and as many defeats, Saint Lucia are currently at fourth place in the points table. Jamaica Tallawahs, who handed them a thumping 120-run defeat in their first match of the season, outclassed them again in their last encounter. Their best hope is Roston Chase, who has been in the form of his life, aggregating 311 in eight innings at a strike rate of 153.
Barring Chase, Saint Lucia’s formidable batting unit, featuring Andre Fletcher, Faf du Plessis and Tim David, have largely been inconsistent. Du Plessis struck an unbeaten 120 against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, which remains his only significant contribution.
Bottom-placed Barbados are the only side who are out of the contention for semi-final. Jason Holder has disappointed the most, while Hayden Walsh Jr has not created enough chances either, leading them to suffer six defeats in eight matches so far.
Barbados will end this season with back-to-back matches against Saint Lucia. They will be looking to finish with a positive note, ending Saint Lucia’s hopes of booking a place in the knockouts.
Betway Fantasy Tips
– Bet on Saint Lucia. Appoint Chase captain, he still leads the run-scorers chart by a fair margin.
– Pick Fletcher over Azam Khan among wicketkeepers.
– Give Holder another go. Make him vice-captain. Include du Plessis as well.
– Mohammad Amir and Kesrick Williams are two must-have bowling options in this fixture.
Probable XIs
Saint Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Andre Fletcher (wk), Kadeem Alleyne, Samit Patel, Roston Chase, Tim David, Mark Deyal, David Wiese, Jeavor Royal, Alzarri Joseph, Kesrick Williams.
Barbados Royals: Jason Holder (c), Smit Patel (wk), Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Glenn Phillips, Azam Khan, Raymon Reifer, Nyeem Young, Joshua Bishop, Jake Lintott, Mohammad Amir.
Prediction
Saint Lucia should win this contest.
Blitzpools Fantasy Team
Roston Chase (C), Jason Holder (VC), Andre Fletcher, Faf du Plessis, Johnson Charles, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Mayers, Alzarri Joseph, Kesrick Williams, Nyeem Young, Mohammad Amir.
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