CPL 2024, Match - 03 | SKN vs TKR | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots will play against Trinbago Knight Riders in the third match of Caribbean Premier League 2024. The Patriots are coming off a win, boosting their confidence as they face the Knight Riders, who are yet to play their first game this season.

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots are set to bring their A-game to this encounter. With a well-rounded squad and key players like Kyle Mayers leading from the front, the Patriots are expected to showcase strong batting and disciplined bowling. Their performance will largely depend on how effectively they execute their plans against a formidable opponent like the Trinbago Knight Riders. If the Patriots maintain their consistency and capitalize on their strengths, they could very well pose a serious challenge and secure a favorable result.

On the other hand, the Trinbago Knight Riders, equipped with a lineup featuring cricketing giants such as Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine, are anticipated to deliver a commanding performance. Known for their explosive batting and strategic prowess, the Knight Riders are likely to put up a formidable display. Their depth in both batting and bowling gives them a significant advantage. If the team leverages its experience and executes its game plan effectively, they are expected to perform strongly.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 04:00 AM IST (10:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 04:30 AM IST (11:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Warner Park, St Kitts, Basseterre

Head to Head

Matches Played - 22

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots won - 06      Trinbago Knight Riders won - 14

No Result - 02

Last 5 meetings

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots won - 01      Trinbago Knight Riders won - 02

No Result - 02

Pitch Report

The surface at this venue generally provides a balanced challenge for both bowlers and batters. Pace bowlers typically find average assistance, while spin bowlers also experience moderate support. Batting conditions are fair, offering a reasonable opportunity for high scores.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be clear with periodic clouds. There are minimal chances of rain which may interrupt the game. The temperature is likely to be around 27°C  with 84% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKN) - Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Fletcher, Anrich Nortje, Veerasammy Permaul, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle Mayers, Sikandar Raza, Odean Smith, Joshua da Silva(wk)

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) - Jason Roy, Nicholas Pooran(wk), Kieron Pollard(c), Akeal Hosein, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, Joshua Little, Andries Gous, Tim David, Jayden Seales

Must Picks

SKN - Kyle Mayers, Evin Lewis

TKR - Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine

SKN vs TKR Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran

Batters : Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Jason Roy

All-rounder : Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Sikandar Raza, Kyle Mayers

Bowlers : Akeal Hosein, Tabraiz Shamsi

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Sunil Narine

Vice-Captain : Kyle Mayers

Prediction

Even though St Kitts & Nevis Patriots had a great start to the tournament they might struggle against a quality bowling lineup of Trinbago Knight Riders. Whereas Knight Riders have a better opening stand in this game. They have a strong and deep batting unit which makes them favorites to win this game.

Sportco predicts Trinbago Knight Riders to beat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the thrid game of the Caribbean Premier League 2024.

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