Match Details:
The 5th match of the 2020 St Lucia T10 Blast will be played between Soufriere Sulphur City Stars and Mabouya Constrictors at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia.
The match starts at 12:30 PM local time (10:00 PM IST) (4:30 PM GMT).
This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.
Preview:
Soufriere Sulphur City Stars and Mabouya Constrictors will lock horns in the Group A fixture of the St Lucia T10 Blast as they aim for their first win. The Soufriere Sulphur City Stars lost against the Choiseul Clay Pots in the tournament opener by 8 wickets while the Mabouya Constrictors got thumped by the Mon Repos Stars. The Constrictors conceded a huge total of 152/4 in the restricted 10 overs but could only post 96/7 in the reply as only two batsmen score more than 15 runs.
Weather Condition/Report:
The game between Soufriere and Mabouya is expected to be played under clouds.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Except for the first match of the tournament, all the matches witnessed totals of 125+ by the teams batting first which were defended successfully. There will be a bit of help for the pacers at the start but it would need some quality bowling as well.
Average first innings score: 134
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3
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, Quint Mesmain, Tennacy Hippoltye, Ashley Hippoltye, Shani Mesmain, Kevin Gassie, Dalius Monrose.
Bench – Julian Sylvester, Kervell Prospere.
Mabouya Constrictors:
Murgaran Shoulette, Denzel James, Nean Deterville, Zachary Edmund, Chard Polius, Maius Stanislaus, Shem Severin, Orey Changoo, Rick Smith, Christian Ange, Lennice Modeste.
Bench – Dale Smith, Randal Rithal.
Top Picks:
Bradley Tisson picked up a wicket in the first match where he conceded only 11 runs in two overs.
Dalius Monrose bats at No.3 and is likely to bowl his two overs for the Soufriere Sulphur team.
Chard Polius scored 29 off 15 balls in the first game with help of five boundaries.
Zachary Edmund smashed a 15-ball 34 with help of five maximums in the first match.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Xytus Emmanuel, Bradely Tisson, Dalius Monrose
Vice-Captain options – Denver Didier, Chard Polius, Denzel James
Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Denzel James
Batsmen – Chard Polius, Xytus Emmanuel, Rick Smith, Shani Mesmain
All-Rounders – Murgaran Shoulette, Dalius Monrose (C), Quint Mesmain
Bowlers – Zachary Edmund, Shem Severin, Bradely Tisson (VC)
Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:
Keeper – Denzel James (VC)
Batsmen – Chard Polius, Xytus Emmanuel (C), Shani Mesmain, Nean Deterville
All-Rounders – Murgaran Shoulette, Denver Didier, Dalius Monrose
Bowlers – Zachary Edmund, Sanjay Pamphile, Bradely Tisson
Expert Advice:
Soufriere Sulphur City Stars and Mabouya Constrictors were on the losing side on the first day of the tournament in their respective matches. But we do not expect them to make any major changes for Thursday’s game. Almost all of the players we picked in our fantasy teams are likely to feature in the match.
Probable Winners:
The Soufriere Sulphur City Stars are likely to hold an edge over the Choiseul Clay Pots.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
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
