Match Details:
Series: Caribbean Premier League
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Date: September 16
Time: 3:30 a.m. IST
Preview:
Both St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and St Lucia Zouks have two points on the board after one win each. While the home team is placed fifth due to a negative net run rate, the Zouks are third with a comparatively better NRR. However, they have played two games less than their rivals, and, thus, they will be under a lot less pressure as compared to the Patriots.
The Patriots are well on their way to shutting doors on a semi-final appearance, and one more loss here could potentially mean the end of their campaign. They will be high on confidence after their successful run chase of 241 earlier in the event, though they can hope their bowlers can now raise their hands up and make a mark.
Weather Conditions: There is a 50 percent chance of rain affecting the upcoming match. However, they are likely to be just passing showers and, even if there is a short interruption, deduction of overs is unlikely.
Pitch Conditions: The pitch here is a belter, with St Kitts chasing down a massive total of 241 earlier in the competition on this very venue. Short boundaries and a placid track will mean that chasing will be the preferred option.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:
Evin Lewis missed the last game due to unknown reasons, and there is an uncertainty over his participation for
Match Details:
Series: Caribbean Premier League
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Date: September 16
Time: 3:30 a.m. IST
Preview:
Both St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and St Lucia Zouks have two points on the board after one win each. While the home team is placed fifth due to a negative net run rate, the Zouks are third with a comparatively better NRR. However, they have played two games less than their rivals, and, thus, they will be under a lot less pressure as compared to the Patriots.
The Patriots are well on their way to shutting doors on a semi-final appearance, and one more loss here could potentially mean the end of their campaign. They will be high on confidence after their successful run chase of 241 earlier in the event, though they can hope their bowlers can now raise their hands up and make a mark.
Weather Conditions: There is a 50 percent chance of rain affecting the upcoming match. However, they are likely to be just passing showers and, even if there is a short interruption, deduction of overs is unlikely.
Pitch Conditions: The pitch here is a belter, with St Kitts chasing down a massive total of 241 earlier in the competition on this very venue. Short boundaries and a placid track will mean that chasing will be the preferred option.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:
Evin Lewis missed the last game due to unknown reasons, and there is an uncertainty over his participation for this match as well. If he is not available, Patriots are likely to field the same XI from their match against Guyana Amazon Warriors.There is no update on Sheldon Cottrell's availability as well.
Devon Thomas (wk), Laurie Evans, Jason Mohammed, Mohammad Hafeez/Evin Lewis, Shamarh Brooks, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes, Alzarri Joseph
St Lucia Zouks:
The Zouks have been buoyed by the arrival of all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme, who played a crucial knock in their last game. They won that match against Jamaica Tallawahs, and it is unlikely that they will be changed.
Darren Sammy (c), Andre Fletcher (wk), Thisara Perera, Colin de Grandhomme, John Campbell, Fawad Ahmed, Rahkeem Cornwall, Hardus Viljoen, Obed McCoy, Kesrick Williams, Roland Cato
Top picks:
Wicket-keeper: Devon Thomas (8.5 credits)
Devon Thomas has played some crucial knocks in the ongoing edition of the CPL, and has thus far scored 136 runs at a strike rate of 133.33. With two fifties already, he has been responsible for giving his team handy starts. In the absence of Lewis, the onus will once again be on Thomas to take on the responsibility and play a good hand in the crucial game.
Batsman: Laurie Evans (8.5 credits)
Evans is his team's second highest run-scorer, just five runs behind Devon Thomas. With 131 runs, Evans has been at his destructive best this season. He has struck the ball at 160 and averages 43.66 - phenomenal numbers in T20 cricket.
All-rounder: Colin de Grandhomme (9 credits)
Colin de Grandhomme has played just one match in the CPL as he was away on international duty when the tournament started. He has been in ruthless form since the start of the year, and has pitched in regularly with both bat and ball. He played two good knocks in the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka, and will be eager to carry his form forward.
Bowler: Rayad Emrit (8.5 credits)
Emrit is his team's leading wicket taker with 5 wickets in as many games. Though he does not have the best figures in the CPL 2019 - with a bowling average of over 31 and an economy close to 9, he is vastly experienced, and cannot be ruled out.
Captain: Devon Thomas, Colin de Grandhomme
