Match Details:
The 1st semi-final of Vincy Premier T10 League 2020 will be played between Salt Pond Breakers and Grenadines Divers at the Arnos Valley Sporting Complex in Kingstown.
The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) (2:00 PM GMT).
This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.
Preview:
Salt Pond Breakers, who finished as the topper of the league stage, will face the 4th ranked Grenadines Divers in the first semi-final on Saturday. The Breakers were dominant through the league stage winning as many as seven games which includes a 5-match winning streak. The Divers, on the other hand, reached the knockouts despite losing a total of six matches. The success of Breakers is aided by all-round performances by their captain and marquee player Sunil Ambris.
Weather Condition/Report:
No rain is expected during Saturday morning in the Arnos Valley.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The matches that began at 10:30 AM local time have been slightly in favour of the chasing teams as only four of the eight witnessed totals being defended. The average first innings total in 10:30 AM games read 86 which is almost 5 runs less than that of the game started at 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Average first innings score: 86 (Matches starting at 10:00 AM Local time)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 4
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Salt Pond Breakers:
Sunil Ambris (C), Kadir Nedd, Urnel Thomas, Wesrick Strough, Delorn Johnson, Rickford Walker, Donwell Hector, Kevin Peters, Javid Harry, Seon Sween (WK), Benninton Stapleton.
Bench – Christoy John, Jeremy Layne.
Grenadines Divers:
Asif Hooper (C), Wayne Harper (WK), Alex Samuel, Shem Browne, Razie Browne, Richie Richards, Romano Pierre, Obed McCoy, Shammick Roberts, Braxie Browne, Geron Wyllie.
Bench – Tijorn Pope, Anson Latchman.
Top Picks:
Javid Harry has bagged six wickets in six innings he bowled at 13.16 average at an economy rate of only 6.58. Kadir Nedd and Alex Samuel will be crucial figures in the batsmen’s category due to their key performances of late. Kadir scored 181 runs and is the 4th highest run-getter while Samuel is also in the top 10 run-getters of the tournament with 136 runs. Sunil Ambris remains as the only player with 200+ runs in the tournament having scored 258 runs and picked up nine wickets at an economy less than six.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Sunil Ambris, Asif Hooper, Kadir Nedd
Vice-Captain options – Urnel Thomas, Wesrick Strough, Alex Samuel
Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Wayne Harper
Batsmen – Sunil Ambris (C), Kadir Nedd, Donwell Hector, Shem Browne
All-Rounders – Asif Hooper (VC), Richie Richards
Bowlers – Delorn Johnson, Wesrick Strough, Obed McCoy, Benninton Stapleton
12th Man – Alex Samuel
Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:
Keeper – Wayne Harper
Batsmen – Sunil Ambris (C), Donwell Hector, Alex Samuel
All-Rounders – Asif Hooper (VC), Razie Browne, Urnel Thomas
Bowlers – Braxie Browne, Wesrick Strough, Javid Harry, Benninton Stapleton
12th Man – Obed McCoy
(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)
Expert Advice:
Urnel Thomas is placed in the all-rounders’ category but hasn’t bowled even one ball in the tournament. However, he can be picked in the team due to his batting performances. He has scored 20+ runs in four out of seven innings in the tournament.
Probable Winners:
Sand Pond Breakers are expected to thump the Grenadines Divers.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
from Fantasy Cricket – CricTracker
