Match Details:
The 15th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2020 is all set to be played between the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and the St Lucia Zouks at the Queen’s Oval Ground.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM Local Time (02:00 PM GMT) (07:30 PM IST).
It will be live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi. The match can be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
The 15th match of the ongoing CPL 2020 will see the St Lucia Zouks and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots locking horns. The Zouks suffered a loss in their previous match against TKR which was rain-affected while the Patriots registered their first win in four matches on Tuesday. The Zouks are in a better position having won three games in five outings and they will be keen on returning to the winning ways.
Weather Report:
There is little to no chance of rain coming down during the match while the temperature will hover around 29 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
The surface is not easy to bat at all with the spinners getting more help. Expect a similar trend to continue for this match as well.
Average first innings score: 136 (three completed matches during CPL 2020 at the venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
St Lucia Zouks:
Andre Fletcher (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Mark Deyal, Najibullah Zadran, Roston Chase, Javelle Glenn, Mohammad Nabi, Daren Sammy (c), Scott Kuggeleijn, Kesrick Williams, Chemar Holder
Bench: Kavem Hodge, Zahir Khan, Leniko Boucher, Kimani Melius, Obed McCoy, Saad Bin Zafar
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:
Chris Lynn, Evin Lewis, Joshua Da Silva, Nick Kelly, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Ben Dunk, Sohail Tanvir, Rayad Emrit (c), Imran Khan, Jon-Russ Jaggesar, Alzarri Joseph
Bench: Colin Archibald, Dominic Drakes, Jahmar Hamilton, Sheldon Cottrell, Ish Sodhi, Kieran Powell
Top Picks:
Scott Kuggeleijn has picked 10 wickets in five matches while Roston Chase has been on top of his game scoring 129 runs and picking five wickets. Mohammad Nabi and Rayad Emrit also have done well in respective departments. While the Afghan all-rounder has scored 120 runs and picked four wickets, Emrit has picked seven wickets and has been economical as well.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Scott Kuggeleijn, Roston Chase
Vice-Captain Options – Mohammad Nabi, Rayad Emrit
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Andre Fletcher
Batters – Evin Lewis, Ben Dunk, Mark Deyal, Chris Lynn
All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi (VC), Roston Chase (C), Sohail Tanvir
Bowlers – Scott Kuggeleijn, Rayad Emrit, Jon-Russ Jaggesar
12th Man – Denesh Ramdin
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Andre Fletcher
Batters – Chris Lynn, Ben Dunk, Mark Deyal, Evin Lewis
All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Roston Chase, Sohail Tanvir
Bowlers – Scott Kuggelejin (C), Rayad Emrit (VC), Kesrick Williams
12th Man – Denesh Ramdin
Expert Advice:
Denesh Ramdin hasn’t been picked by many but he is in a decent nick in this tournament so far. He can be picked in Grand League contests.
Probable Winners:
The St Lucia Zouks are expected to win this match.
