Jamaica Tallawahs will lock horns with Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 26 of the Caribbean Premier League 2021, on Saturday, 11 September. Both teams have accrued eight points in eight games. With the league state at its business end now, sides would aim to win and strengthen their contention for Playoffs.
The Tallawahs will be coming on the back off a 55-run victory over Saint Lucia Kings. Their decision to replace Chadwick Walton with Kirk McKenzie has worked in their favour. McKenzie and Kennar Lewis form a potent opening pair. Against the Kings, they added 55 runs in just 3.4 overs.
They have also promoted Shamarh Brooks to No. 3, demoting Haider Ali to No. 7. Brooks added 34 off 29 in the last game. Andre Russell and Carlos Brathwaite have excelled in their roles as a finisher.
The bowling unit was untested since they had ample to defend, but Migael Pretorius has been expensive in the last few games. Brathwaite (2-13) was the pick of the bowlers against the Kings.
The Warriors also won their last encounter, against the Kings. Brandon King finally had a good game, top-scoring with 77 in 57 balls, but he and Chandrapaul Hemraj are yet to click in unison.
Shoaib Malik’s form has been a matter of concern for them. They may promote Odean Smith up the order, as they did in the first few games. On the bowling front, Gudakesh Motie has been a revelation for them. Motie (2-12) was adjudged Player of the Match for his impressive bowling.
Betway Fantasy Tips
- Pooran and Lewis should be two wicketkeepers.
- Motie and Smith are must-haves for your fantasy XI, even if it means ignoring either of them between Russell or Brathwaite.
- Hetmyer and Brooks are ideal batting options.
Probable XI
Jamaica Tallawahs: Rovman Powell (c), Kennar Lewis (wk), Shamarh Brooks, Haider Ali, Chadwick Walton, Imad Wasim, Carlos Brathwaite, Andre Russell, Migael Pretorius, Chris Green, Veerasammy Permaul
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Brandon King, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Mohammad Hafeez, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Shoaib Malik, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Kevin Sinclair, Odean Smith, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir
Blitzpools Fantasy Team
Nicholas Pooran, Kennar Lewis, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Shamarh Brooks, Gudakesh Motie, Odean Smith (c), Carlos Brathwaite (vc), Romario Shepherd, Imran Tahir, Chris Green
