TKR vs JAM Dream11 : Trinbago Knight Riders look to make it two wins on the bounce when they square off against Jamaica Tallawahs today
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Last year’s champions Trinbago Knight Riders entered the land of the seventh edition of the Caribbean Premier League looking to script something never achieved before. Having won two straight titles, the side are looking to become first team to win three successive titles in this season, a journey they got off to the perfect of starts.
Playing in the league opener against St Kitts And Nevis Patriots, the side ended up putting on team crucial points as they prevailed in a low scoring contest. Putting on 152 while batting first, the side’s bowlers stepped upto the mantle to bundle out their opponent’s for 141, picking up wickets at crucial intervals to register a clinical 11 run one. It’s a showing the side will be looking to resonate today as well when they clash heads against Jamaica Tallawahs, a side they’ll know they’ll need to be more wary against.
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Lined with stalwarts, the Tallawahs outfit makes for a daunting unit with the team filled to the brim with stunning names, players who have plied their skill set at the highest stage for West Indies. There are batsmen who’ll be looking to put in a pulsating display and manoeuvre their way to a colossal total as they look to nail down their prestigious credentials as firm title contenders for CPL 2019.
Pitch Conditions And Toss
Playing out completely opposing to what we are usually used to seeing, this surface surprisingly turned out to be a drab one. The first clash saw the bowlers reign supreme, extracting immense purchase from the surface with the track playing out sluggishly, slow and low to leave batting an ordeal.
Things might just improve today with the slower bowlers will continue to flourish especially in the second part of the clash. The team winning the toss will look to step out and bat first today.
Probable Playing 11
Team News
- Darren Bravo and Dwayne Bravo continue to sit out with injuries for Trinbago Knight Riders.
- Colin Munro is playing for New Zealand against Sri Lanka and will be unavailable for today’s clash.
Trinbago Knight Riders
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Sunil Narine, Lendl Simmons, Tion Webster, Denesh Ramdin, Kieron Pollard (C), James Neesham, Seekkuge Prasanna, Javon Searles, Khary Pierre, Anderson Phillip, Muhammad Hasnain
Jamaica Tallawahs
Chris Gayle (C), George Worker, Glenn Phillips (WK), Chadwick Walton, Andre Russell, Kennar Lewis, Rovman Powell, Jerome Taylor, Steven Jacobs, Shamar Springer, Oshane Thomas
TKR vs JAM Match Prediction
Although they managed to seal a convincing win in the first clash, Trinbago Knight Riders are up against a way different opposition today. The identity of Jamaica Tallawahs is going to be a way sterner task for them, one see proving to be a way too big one for them to scour past successfully.
What will serve Trinbago Knight Riders fruitfully on this surface is the depth in their batting unit, one which will score crucial extra runs and guide the side to a win in this fixture.
Match Details
Caribbean Premier League 2019
Match: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Jamaica Tallawahs
Date And Time: 7th September, Saturday- 5:30am 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, Denesh Ramdin, James Neesham, Khary Pierre
Jamaica Tallawahs
- Chadwick Walton, Kennar Lewis, Rovman Powell, Shamar Springer
Top 4 Batting Order
Trinbago Knight Riders
- Sunil Narine, Lendl Simmons, Tion Webster, Denesh Ramdin
Jamaica Tallawahs
- Chris Gayle, George Worker, Glenn Phillips, Chadwick Walton
Clean Hitters
Trinbago Knight Riders
- Lendl Simmons, Denesh Ramdin
Jamaica Tallawahs
- Chadwick Walton, Andre Russell
Death Overs Bowlers
Trinbago Knight Riders
- James Neesham, Anderson Phillip
Jamaica Tallawahs
- Jerome Taylor, Steven Jacobs
TKR vs JAM Dream11 Wicket-Keeper
We are picking up the two wicket-keepers for this slot with the one coming in from either side. After getting 32 runs in the first match on an extremely tricky wicket, Denesh Ramdin in the first player to come in this facet from Trinbago Knight Riders.
Elsewhere from the opposition we have opted for Chadwick Walton given his recent displays across the T20 circuit, becoming a name to be watched out for given his ability to crunch the ball to the fence.
TKR vs JAM Dream11 Batsmen
Jamaica Tallawahs’ opener, Chris Gayle is the first player we are selecting in our batting order. He could end up struggling on this wicket, especially if the spinners are deployed early on against him but he’s someone who couldn’t afford to do away with, especially if he gets going.
Elsewhere after 47 runs we are picking out Kieron Pollard from the opposing side along with Lendl Simmons for this pertinent clash.
TKR vs JAM Dream11 All-Rounders
One of the finest all-rounders in the shortest format of the game at the moment, Jimmy Neesham is enjoying one of the finest years of his cricketing career. He’s been in terrific form across the course of 2019, putting in ravishing displays for every teams he’s been a part of and his 33 runs and 3 wickets in the previous match perfectly manifested that narrative.
He becomes an instant pick for us while from Tallawahs we are choosing Royman Powell.
TKR vs JAM Dream11 Bowling Order
Given how this wicket played out in this first match, it was only fair for us to heavily load up our bowling pack, getting in the two bowlers apiece from each side. Making an entry into our side from Trinbago Knight Riders is Khary Pierre whose left arm spin flourished last time around, seeing him stifle the opposition with his two wickets.
Javon Searles comes in as well while Jamaica Tallawahs are represented by Jerome Taylor and Shamar Springer.
Captain And Vice-Captain
James Neesham is selected as our side’s captain while Walton is being 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.
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