The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 is set for an electrifying encounter as the St. Lucia Kings take on the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia. The fourteenth game of the tournament promises a thrilling contest between two formidable teams.
The St. Lucia Kings boast a formidable squad led by the experienced Faf du Plessis. The South African maestro has been instrumental in their success, providing steady leadership and crucial contributions with the bat. The Kings also have the explosive Johnson Charles, who can single-handedly change the course of a match with his aggressive batting. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Alzarri Joseph and Noor Ahmad, has the potential to restrict the Patriots’ scoring.
The St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, led by Andre Fletcher, have a well-balanced squad. The Patriots’ batting lineup is packed with explosive hitters like Evin Lewis and Kyle Mayers, who can dominate the powerplay overs. Their bowling attack, featuring Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi, offers a potent mix of pace and spin. The Patriots’ ability to adapt to different conditions will be crucial in their quest for victory.
CPL 2024: SLK vs SKN
- Date and Time:Â September 12; 11:00 pm GMT/04:30 am IST (Sept 13)/ 7:00 pm local (Sept 12)
- Venue:Â Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia is known for its flat pitch that favours batters. The outfield is generally fast, and there is minimal turn for spinners. The pitch is likely to offer good batting conditions throughout the match, with the potential for high-scoring encounters. Batters who can time the ball well and hit boundaries will be at an advantage. However, bowlers who can exploit any movement in the air or off the pitch will be crucial in containing the scoring. Overall, the pitch is expected to provide a neutral surface that allows both teams to compete on equal terms.
SLK vs SKN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers:Â Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles
- Batter:Â Faf du Plessis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Evin Lewis
- All-rounders: Kyle Mayers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Roston Chase
- Bowlers:Â Anrich Nortje, Noor Ahmad, Matthew Forde
SLK vs SKN Dream11 Prediction Captain, and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1:Â Kyle Mayers (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
- Choice 2:Â Johnson Charles (c), Faf du Plessis (vc)
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SLK vs SKN Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tim Seifert, David Wiese, Mikyle Louis, Veerasammy Permaul
SLK vs SKN Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 12, 11:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
St. Lucia Kings:Â Faf du Plessis(c), Johnson Charles, Sadrack Descarte, Roston Chase, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert(w), Aaron Jones, Matthew Forde, Khari Campbell, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad, David Wiese, Khary Pierre, Ackeem Auguste, McKenny Clarke, Johann Jeremiah, Mikkel Govia
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots:Â Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher(w/c), Kyle Mayers, Tristan Stubbs, Odean Smith, Rilee Rossouw, Dominic Drakes, Ryan John, Ashmead Nedd, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Johann Layne, Sherfane Rutherford, Joshua Da Silva, Mikyle Louis, Veerasammy Permaul, Wanindu Hasaranga
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