Match 13 of the Caribbean Premier League 2021 will have Saint Lucia Kings pitted against Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Warner Park in St Kitts, on Thursday, 2 August. With two wins and as many losses, the Warriors are placed fourth in the points table. The Kings, meanwhile, are at the bottom.
The Warriors are heading into this contest off a thrilling Super Over victory against the Knight Riders a day ago. Both their wins have come against the same opponents.
They will be expecting a bit more from their openers. Chandrapaul Hemraj has been inconsistent the whole season, while Mohammad Hafeez failed to accelerate in the last game. They both need to get the Warriors off a brisk start.
They might demote Odean Smith back to where he belongs. He has failed to deliver at No. 3. Brandon King might take his place, while Smith will go back to No. 7.
The Kings, meanwhile, lost their last match against the Knight Riders. Despite Andre Fletcher's heroics, they failed to chase down 159. Fletcher made 81 in 55 balls, but was let down by the rest of the team. Other than Fletcher, only Faf du Plessis and Mark Deyal touched the double-digit mark.
Kesrick Williams was impressive against the Knight Riders, where he conceded just 24 runs and picked four wickets. Wahab Riaz has blown hot and cold so far. Being a strike bowler, he needs to be a bit more consistent.
Betway Fantasy Tips
- Among batters, pick Tim David and Shimron Hetmyer. You can also take a punt on one of du Plessis or Hemraj.
- Pick both Fletcher and Nicholas Pooran as wicketkeepers.
- Hafeez and Roston Chase should be two all-rounders.
Probable XIs
Saint Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Andre Fletcher (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Roston Chase, Mark Deyal, Tim David, Keemo Paul, Wahab Riaz, Alzarri Joseph, Usman Qadir, Jeavor Royal.
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Brandon King, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Mohammad Hafeez, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Shoaib Malik, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Kevin Sinclair, Odean Smith, Naveen-ul-Haq, Imran Tahir
Blitzpools Fantasy XI
Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Tim David, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Mohammad Hafeez, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Imran Tahir, Kesrick Williams, Usman Qadir. Captain: Mohammad Hafeez; Vice-Captain: Shimron Hetmyer.
