Saint Lucia Kings will be looking to book their place in the 2021 Caribbean Premier League’s semi-finals with a win over bottom-placed Barbados Royals in Match 28 of the season at Warner Park in St Kitts. Both sides met less than 24 hours ago, where Saint Lucia beat Barbados by 14 runs in a rain-affected affair.
David Wiese starred with the ball last time. His figures read 4-0-25-5, which includes wickets of Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, and Glenn Phillips in the space of five balls. But before that, his compatriot Faf du Plessis ran the show. Du Plessis’ 54-ball 84, laced with five fours and four sixes, helped Saint Lucia pile 175/6 after they were asked to bat.
The revised target for Barbados was 170 in 19 overs after rain intervened during the first half of the game. They lost Kyle Mayers early, but Hope and Charles played aggressively to keep the chase under control. Wiese made the difference in the ninth over, and Barbados never came back into the contest after that. They finished on 155/8.
Saint Lucia have won five out of their nine games so far, the same as Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots are the only side so far who have qualified for the knockouts.
Saint Lucia are the last season’s runner-ups, were only beaten by Trinbago in the final. They should make the cut this time as well, considering Barbados’ form, who have lost seven out of nine matches this season.
Betway Fantasy Tips
– Bet on Saint Lucia. Appoint Roston Chase as captain. He had a rare off day in the previous encounter.
– Pick Andre Fletcher ahead of Hope. He had a two-ball duck in the last match, but is expected to show his range this time.
– Hayden Walsh Jr is having a forgettable season with ball. Still, Give him another go. Include Mohammad Amir as well.
Probable XIs
Barbados Royals: Jason Holder (c), Shai Hope (wk), Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Glenn Phillips, Thisara Perera, Nyeem Young, Joshua Bishop, Jake Lintott, Hayden Walsh Jr, Mohammad Amir.
Saint Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Andre Fletcher (wk), Mark Deyal, Roston Chase, Tim David, David Wiese, Keemo Paul, Kadeem Alleyne, Wahab Riaz, Alzarri Joseph, Jeavor Royal.
Prediction
Saint Lucia should win the contest and confirm their place in the semi-finals.
Blitzpools Fantasy XI
Roston Chase (C), David Wiese (VC), Andre Fletcher, Faf du Plessis, Kyle Mayers, Tim David, Johnson Charles, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Hayden Walsh Jr, Mohammad Amir.
