CPL 2024, Match - 31, Eliminator | BR vs TKR | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Barbados Royals will play against the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Eliminator of Caribbean Premier League 2024. The Knight Riders finished the group stage in third place, while the Royals finished in fourth place. The winner of this match will advance to Qualifier 2 and will face the loser of Qualifier 1.

After a good start, the Barbados Royals lost their form. They went down against the Trinbago Knight Riders in the last game by 30 runs. It was their fourth consecutive loss, and they had to make a turnaround. The bowling attack looked ordinary. Quinton de Kock has been the tournament's best batter and must do well at the top with Kadeem Alleyne. Kevin Wickham must anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Alick Athanaze and Rovman Powell. David Miller and Jason Holder must add quick runs, as the top order has struggled in the last few games. Jason Holder and Maheesh Theekshana must strike early, as the opposition have the strongest batting lineup in the tournament. Naveen-ul-Haq and Keshav Maharaj will look to check the scoring rate in the middle overs. 

On the other hand, the Trinbago Knight Riders ended the league stage with an emphatic win over the defending champions, Guyana Amazon Warriors. Their dynamic side is capable of dominating the game. They have a strong batting lineup. Jason Roy has a key role at the top, and he must deliver a strong show with Shaqkere Parris. Nicholas Pooran scored 101 runs in the last game, and the team expects him to do well with Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard in the middle. Keacy Carty and Tim David are good hitters and make up a formidable batting lineup. The bowling attack did well against the Warriors, and the team will be happy with a similar show. Akeal Hosein is in form and will look to make early inroads with Nathan Edwards. Waqar Salamkheil and Terrance Hinds are also crucial bowlers.

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 - Providence Stadium, Guyana

Head to Head

Matches Played - 24

Barbados Royals won - 09        Trinbago Knight Riders won - 15

Last 5 meetings

Barbados Royals won - 02         Trinbago Knight Riders won - 03

Pitch Report

The surface at Providence Stadium, Guyana, is a good surface for T20 cricket. It offers something for the batters and the bowlers. Fast bowlers can generate pace on this wicket, and it is easy to hit through the line of the ball. The shorter boundaries also make run-scoring easy. The spinners get some assistance as the game progresses.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be clear with open skies. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 27°C  with 81% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Barbados Royals (BR) - Rovman Powell(c), Quinton de Kock(wk), Kadeem Alleyne, Alick Athanaze, Kevin Wickham, David Miller, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Ramon Simmonds, Naveen-ul-Haq

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) - Kieron Pollard(c), Jason Roy, Shaqkere Parris, Nicholas Pooran(wk), Keacy Carty, Andre Russell, Tim David, Nathan Edwards, Akeal Hosein, Waqar Salamkheil, Terrance Hinds

Must Picks

BR -  Quinton de Kock, Alick Athanaze

TKR - Nicholas Pooran, Keacy Carty

BR vs TKR Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran

Batters : David Miller, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze

All-rounder : Andre Russell, Jason Holder

Bowlers : Akeal Hosein, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Waqar Salamkheil

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Nicholas Pooran

Vice-Captain : Quinton de Kock

Prediction

The Trinbago Knight Riders have a strong batting lineup and a great record against the Barbados Royals. The Royals are struggling in the second half of the tournament. It will be a high-pressure contest, however looking at the current form of both teams, the Knight Riders are favourites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Trinbago Knight Riders to beat Barbados Royals in the 31st game of the Caribbean Premier League 2024.

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