SKN vs TKR Dream11 : Trinbago Knight Riders and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots throw open the seventh campaign of CPL with the sides partaking in the league opener today
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Having tasted consummate success in the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Caribbean Premier League, for Trinbago Knight Riders, the upcoming edition of the league brings with a massive opportunity to create a unique record. The side can become the only team to win three successive titles, something they’ll be looking to imbed the platform of today when they square off against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for the league opener.
Having enthralled us in intriguing encounters over the course of the years bygone, CPL 2019 promises to be an even more riveting affair with a slew of worldclass performers being brought on board by teams in a bid to strengthen their sides and spare no expense in challenging for the title. Engaging in hectic negotiations and involved in a competitive and feisty auction process, the six sides are making an advent into the latest edition of the league stauncher than ever in stature.
And two such sides are current champions Trinbago Knight Riders and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots who’ll be looking to not only win this one but stamp their authority early on in the league. With all eyes being on this clash as the league throws open its doors to the cricketing fraternity today, expect these sides to come hot out of the blocks and leave no stone unturned in their bid of getting to coveted opening win.
Pitch Conditions And Toss
Across the course of CPL 2018, all the matches played on this track saw hefty scores being piled up with this being an incredible surface to come out and bat on. The batting conducive conditions will see the batsmen immensely thrive over here and paired with the small boundaries in place, this clash should be a run feast.
The side winning the toss will be looking to bat first with this being a regulation wicket to put the runs on. The team chasing in 2018 won only once out of 5 teams with the spinners coming into full effect in the second part of the clash.
Probable Playing 11
Team News
- Darren Bravo and Dwayne Bravo are unavailable for Trinbago Knight Riders for this encounter after having suffered injuries prior to the clash. Kieron Pollard takes over from Dwayne Bravo as captain of the side.
- Colin Munro and Ravi Bopara are playing in the ongoing Vitality Blast and will not be a part of this clash.
Trinbago Knight Riders
Sunil Narine, Lendl Simmons, Denesh Ramdin, Kieron Pollard (C), James Neesham, Seekkuge Prasanna, Javon Searles, Khary Pierre, Anderson Phillip, Muhammad Hasnain, Ali Khan
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Evin Lewis, Mohammad Hafeez, Devon Thomas (WK), Aaron Jones, Jason Mohammed, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite (C), Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell, Alzarri Joseph, Usama Mir
SKN vs TKR Match Prediction
These are two sides who are extremely finely poised, two units bound to revel us in a closely contested and feisty clash. What favours Trinbago Knight Riders for this clash is the nature of their batting order, one filled to the brim with clean hitters, names who’ll love batting on this track and post a momentous score for their side.
Match Details
Caribbean Premier League 2019
Match: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Date And Time: 5th September, Thursday- 4:30am IST
Venue: Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Where To Watch: Star Sports 1/HD
Pivotal Players
Trinbago Knight Riders
- Lendl Simmons, James Neesham, Khary Pierre, Ali Khan
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Evin Lewis, Devon Thomas, Fabian Allen, Rayad Emrit
Top 4 Batting Order
Trinbago Knight Riders
- Sunil Narine, Lendl Simmons, Denesh Ramdin, Kieron Pollard
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Evin Lewis, Mohammad Hafeez, Devon Thomas, Aaron Jones
Clean Hitters
Trinbago Knight Riders
- Lendl Simmons, James Neesham
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Evin Lewis, Devon Thomas
Death Overs Bowlers
Trinbago Knight Riders
- Anderson Phillip, Muhammad Hasnain
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Sheldon Cottrell, Alzarri Joseph
SKN vs TKR Dream11 Wicket-Keeper
With 272 runs in 12 encounters in the previous season, we are opting for Dinesh Ramdin from Trinbago Knight Riders in this facet. He put on good runs and his elevated batting position sees him become a good player to get in on this surface, one where he’ll be allowed to come out and cream the ball to the fence with ease.
Devon Thomas comes in from the other side as we choose to rope in the one pick apiece from either side for this clash.
SKN vs TKR Dream11 Batsmen
With Darren Bravo out for this clash after getting hit on the head during the recently concluded second test match against India, the onus on opener Lendl Simmons increases to put on a staunch platform for his side in the opening slot. He scored good runs in the Global T20 Canada league last month and should be quick to get going in this league as well.
Kieron Pollard comes in from the side as well owing to the same narrative while we finally have our first player make an advent from St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the form of Evin Lewis.
SKN vs TKR Dream11 All-Rounders
With Trinbago Knight Riders snaring the maximum number of wickets in the 2018 edition, getting a massive 90 in their kitty, it was only fair for us to get in spinner Sunil Narine from the side. Spin is something West Indians hate coming across and there flummoxed nature infront of the slower stuff saw Narine pick up 8 wickets in the previous edition, seeing him come into our side.
Someone who comes in from the current champions as well is Jimmy Neesham with the New Zealand cricketer in sensational form. He’s enjoyed a terrific time in the cricketing arena across all formats recently, using his affinity to deliver with both the bat and ball to pinch perfection. The lone pick from the opposition is of Fabian Allen.
SKN vs TKR Dream11 Bowling Order
With the both the sides an unknown entity for the season yet to get underway, we have decided to play it safe for this clash and bring in bowlers who are revered for their innate ability to strike with both the new ball and indulge themselves in restricting things in the death overs as well. This sees u bring in a duo of Sheldon Cottrell and Rayad Emrit from St Kitts and Nevis Patriots while we have opted for Ali Khan from the opposition.
Captain And Vice-Captain
We have opted to make a foray into today’s clash with Dinesh Ramdin as our captain while Neesham is the vice-captain.
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match, pitch report and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
