Jamaica Tallawahs will take on St Kitts And Nevis Patriots on 2 September, in Match 12 of the CPL 2021 at Warner Park in St Kitts. Both teams won their respective last encounters.
Led by Dwayne Bravo, St Kitts and Nevis are the only unbeaten side this season at this point. They have won all three matches, including consecutive victories against Guyana Amazon Warriors. Sherfane Rutherford, who has aggregated 126 runs at 134, was adjudged Player of the Match in that contest for his 34-ball 59 not out.
St Kitts and Nevis have also got Fabian Allen, one of the most promising West Indian all-rounders. Evin Lewis has got starts in the last two matches. He struck 39-ball 62 against Guyana when the two sides met for the first time this year, in Match 5.
Still, St Kitts and Nevis can make three changes from their winning combination. They may bring Chris Gayle and Ravi Bopara for Asif Ali and Dominic Drakes. Sheldon Cottrell is also likely to return to the playing XI, replacing Paul van Meekeren.
Jamaica have arguably the most destructive batting unit, featuring Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Carlos Brathwaite, and Kennar Lewis. They have won two out of three games. Lewis has already aggregated 147 runs at 179, and will be key for their side.
Migael Pretorius, who has picked up nine wickets at an economy rate of 9.66, will lead Jamaica’s bowling, while Veerasammy Permaul has been excellent in the Powerplay overs.
Both teams boast of explosive power-hitters. Expect a high-scoring contest.
Betway Fantasy Tips
– Bet on Jamaica. They can break St Kitts and Nevis’ unbeaten streak.
– Pick Russell as captain. He only faced one ball last time, and that too went for six. He may stay in the middle much longer this time.
– Do not ignore Pretorius. He may be expensive so far, but gave his side breakthroughs in crucial stages.
Probable XIs
Jamaica Tallawahs: Rovman Powell (c), Chadwick Walton (wk), Kennar Lewis, Haider Ali, Shamarh Brooks, Carlos Brathwaite, Andre Russell, Migael Pretorius, Chris Green, Veerasammy Permaul, Fidel Edwards.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Dwayne Bravo (c), Joshua Da Silva (wk), Devon Thomas, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen, Ravi Bopara, Jon-Russ Jaggesar, Sheldon Cottrell, Fawad Ahmed.
Prediction
Tough choice. Perhaps a Jamaican win.