Match Details:
The 16th match of the 2020 St Lucia T10 Blast will be played between Soufriere Sulphur City Stars and Mon Repos Stars at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia.
The match starts at 2:30 PM local time (12:00 AM IST – Next Day) (6:30 PM GMT). This match can be streamed live on Fan code.
Preview:
The Sulphur City Stars have been doing a poor job in the tournament, losing both their opening games by a huge margin. Their confidence has taken a back seat and are desperate to find the right combination. They got a good five days without cricket to think through their situations and now, they lock horns with an in-form unit in the Mon Repos Stars. The Repos Stars barely had one little hiccup in the tournament which resulted in a defeat, but overall, they have been a fantastic unit. This game could earn them their third win if things pan out as per expectations.
Weather Condition/Report:
Weather in Gros Islet continues to be a bit cloudy, but there should be no interruptions for the game. Temperatures could range between 28-34 during game time.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The Daren Sammy Stadium seems to be a pretty high-scoring venue for the T10 format as the average first-innings score in the last five games is in excess of 100.
Average first innings score: 103 (Last five games)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost – 9, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Soufriere Sulphur City Stars:
Bradely Tisson, Xytus Emmanuel, Sanjay Pamphile, Denver Didier, Wayne Prospere, Julian Sylvester, Tennacy Hippoltye, Ashley Hippoltye, Shani Mesmain, Kevin Gassie, Dalius Monrose.
Bench – Quint Mesmain, Kervell Prospere.
Mon Repos Stars:
Shervin Charles, Sabinus Emmanuel (WK), Hazel Charlery, Kevin Augustin, Garey Mathurin, Sadrack Descartes, Rohan Lesmond, Mervin Wells, Kendal Samuel, Keon Gaston, Dichege Henry.
Bench – Christian Charlery, Jamal Lesmond, Craig Emmanuel, Evanus Emmanuel.
Top Picks
Openers Shervin Charles and Sabinus Emmanuel are the top picks for this game and they’re the only players among both sides to have registered half-centuries. Jazel Charlery and Keon Gaston have been contributing well with the ball, which adds more value to their pinch-hitting abilities.
Some other top picks from the Repos Stars are Garey Mathurin and Mervin Wells, who have been in decent nick too. Bradely Tisson smashed a 10-ball 22 in the last game and could be one of the better picks from the opposing unit. All-rounders Dalius Monrose and Denver Didier offer great stability to your lineup.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Shervin Charles, Sabinus Emmanuel
Vice-Captain options – Hazel Charlery, Keon Gaston
Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Sabinus Emmanuel
Batsmen – Shervin Charles (C), Keon Gaston, Shani Mesmain, Mervin Wells
All-Rounders – Hazel Charlery (VC), Dalius Monrose, Denver Didier
Bowlers – Kevin Augustin, Dichege Henry, Bradely Tisson.
12th man – Xytus Emmanuel
Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Sabinus Emmanuel (C), Julian Sylvester
Batsmen – Shervin Charles (VC), Keon Gaston, Kevin Gassie, Shani Mesmain
All-Rounders – Hazel Charlery, Denver Didier, Garey Mathurin
Bowlers – Kevin Augustin, Dichege Henry, Bradely Tisson
12th man – Xytus Emmanuel
Expert Advice:
Whilst Shervin Charles is a safe pick for captaincy, you can experiment with Sabinus Emmanuel as captain for the mega leagues.
Probable Winners:
The Mon Repos Stars boast of great all-round strength, which could continue their opponents’ misery. We predict a huge win for the Repos Stars.
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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
