Match 7 of the Caribbean Premier League 2021 will have Saint Lucia Kings pitted against Trinbago Knight Riders at Warner Park in St Kitts on Sunday, 29 August. The Kings are coming on the back of a heavy 120-run defeat against Jamaica Tallawahs. The Knight Riders won their last game by six wickets.
Team News
The Kings would expect more from their top-order. Their top five batters managed 39 between them in the last game. The openers need to provide them with a better start. Faf du Plessis got out for a golden duck, and Roston Chase too got out cheaply. Tim David played a great knock, scoring 56 off 28, albeit in a losing cause.
Lendl Simmons is yet to touch the double digits after two matches. Sunil Narine the opener is unlikely to deliver every time, so Simmons needs to assume additional responsibility. They have a solid middle order, comprising of Tim Seifert and Colin Munro. On the bowling front, Jayden Seales and Isuru Udana will lead the pace attack.
Fantasy Tips
- Both teams have been let down by their top-order batsmen. But you can take a risk on picking both Simmons and du Plessis. These two cannot stay quiet for a stretch.
- Among wicketkeepers, pick Andre Fletcher and Denesh Ramdin, who has been one of the consistent batters for the Knight Riders.
- Wahab Riaz and Seales proved to be a bit expensive in their last matches. Instead, opt for spinners like Ravi Rampaul and Usman Qadir.
Probable XIs
Saint Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Andre Fletcher (wk) Rahkeem Cornwall, Tim David, Mark Deyal, Keemo Paul, Obed McCoy, Kesrick Williams, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Roston Chase
Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard (c), Denesh Ramdin (wk), Lendl Simmons, Sunil Narine, Tim Seifert, Colin Munro, Darren Bravo, Isuru Udana, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul, Jayden Seales.
Fantasy Team:
Denesh Ramdin, Andre Fletcher, Tim David, Lendl Simmons, Faf du Plessis, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul, Usman Qadir. Captain: Sunil Narine; Vice-Captain: Akeal Hosein
