Preview:
Cinnamon Pacers will face off against Clove Challengers in the first play-off match of the Spice Isle T10 on Sunday. Cinnamon Pacers defeated Clove Challengers by 9 wickets in their previous encounter. When the Clove Challengers face them in the first round of the playoffs, they will be looking to avenge their previous defeat; on the other hand, Cinnamon Pacers, who are coming off a win in their previous game, will be looking to continue their winning run. Clove Challengers only won one of their eight league matches, finishing last in the points table.
Match Details:
Cinnamon Pacers vs Clove Challengers, Playoff 1
Venue: St George’s Stadium, Grenada
Date & Time: 17th April at 09:15 PM IST and 11:45 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
CP vs CC, Playoff 1 Pitch Report:
The pitch at the venue is more advantageous to batters than bowlers, as the ball comes off the bat nicely. This is a trend that is likely to continue in this game. The dew has not played a significant role in the last four games as the scores have been defended.
Injury News:
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CP vs CC, Playoff 1 Probable Playing XIs:
Cinnamon Pacers
Micah Narine (c), Sheon Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Jamie Buddy, Junior Cyrus, Bijan Embleton, Javed Hazzard (wk), Deron Hypolite, Desron Maloney, Jonathon Taylor, Deshonte Thomas
Clove Challengers
Ronald Ettienne (c), Rickie Alexander (wk), Teddy Bishop, Kelton Cadoo, Cyprian Forsyth, Kevin Francis, Junior Henry, Imran Joseph, Darron Nedd, Jeron Noel, Casimir Thomas
Top Picks for CP vs CC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Ronald Ettienne has been outstanding with his all-around ability thus far in the tournament, scoring 137 runs and taking seven wickets at an average of 17.42.
Alick Athanaze has scored 117 runs and taken three wickets at an average of 23.40 in six games.
Darron Nedd has looked excellent with the bat, and he is well-known for delivering wickets when needed. He has 238 runs and four wickets for a batting average of 34.00.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CP vs CC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Rickie Alexander, Alick Athanaze, Teddy Bishop, Desron Maloney (vc), Junior Henry, Ronald Ettienne, Micah Narine (c), Darron Nedd, Jamie Buddy, Jonathon Taylor, Jeron Noel
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CP vs CC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Javed Hazzard, Alick Athanaze (vc), Desron Maloney, Teddy Bishop, Casimir Thomas, Ronald Ettienne, Micah Narine, Deron Hypolite, Darron Nedd (c), Imran Joseph, Jamie Buddy
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Ronald Ettienne, Imran Joseph
Vice-Captain Options: Deron Hypolite, Teddy Bishop