CPL 2024, Match - 13 | BR vs ABF | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Barbados Royals will play against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 13th match of Caribbean Premier League 2024. The Falcons after four losses have got their campaign back on track with wins in their last two matches and with four points they are placed fourth. On the other hand, the Royals have won their first two matches.

Barbados Royals have won both their first two games to take the second spot on the table. They started the season with a 9-wicket win against Antigua and Barbuda and followed it up with a 2-wicket win over St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. have a pretty good batting line-up with the likes of Quinton de Kock, Rovman Powell, Rahkeem Cornwall, Kadeem Alleyne and Dunith Wellalage. Quinton de Kock is currently leading the team’s batting charts with 106 runs in just 2 innings at a strike rate of 183. De Kock is a destructive opener and he being in form really gives the Royals an edge.  They hold an edge in the bowling attack as well, with Maheesh Theekshana, Obed McCoy and Wellalage in great form. 

On the other hand, after losing their first four matches of the season, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have finally picked up some momentum by securing two back-to-back wins – against Trinbago Knight Riders by 6 runs and versus St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 2 wickets. Pakistan's flamboyant opener, Fakhar Zaman, has been in scintillating form, leading the team's batting charge with 159 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 133. Jewel Andrew has provided solid support in the middle order, contributing 128 runs at an average of 111.30. The versatile Imad Wasim has proven to be an invaluable asset, excelling both with the bat and the ball, scoring 134 runs from five innings while also picking seven wickets at 7.72 economy. 

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 - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados 

Head to Head

Matches Played - 01

Barbados Royals won - 01      Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won - 00

Last 5 meetings

Barbados Royals won - 01      Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won - 00

Pitch Report

The surface at Bridgetown is known for its pace and bounce, but it generally favors batters. The nature of the pitch allows batters who adapt to the conditions to play aggressive shots with confidence. Although pacers may initially find some assistance with the new ball, batters will generally dominate the play.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be mostly cloudy. However, there are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 29°C  with 89% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Barbados Royals (BR) - Quinton de Kock(wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Shamarh Brooks, Kadeem Alleyne, Rovman Powell(c), Jason Holder, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Nyeem Young

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) - Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Fakhar Zaman, Jewel Andrew, Imad Wasim, Sam Billings(wk), Fabian Allen, Roshon Primus, Chris Green(c), Shamar Springer, Mohammad Amir

Must Picks

BR - Quinton de Kock, Dunith Wellalage

ABF - Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen

BR vs ABF Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Quinton de Kock

Batters : Fakhar Zaman, Rovman Powell

All-rounder : Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Dunith Wellalage

Bowlers : Mohammad Amir, Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Imad Wasim

Vice-Captain : Dunith Wellalage

Prediction

Barbados Royals will take confidence from the fact that they have already beaten Antigua and Barbuda Falcons quite comprehensively earlier this season. However, the Falcons have built up some winning momentum and won’t be pushovers this time. But still Barbados look to be a stronger side than Falcons. Hence the Royals are favorites to win this game.

Sportco predicts Barbados Royals to beat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 13th game of the Caribbean Premier League 2024.

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