St Lucia Zouks vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Caribbean Premier League 2019, Today Match Prediction 25 Sep 2019

sz vs sknp Match Prediction & Analysis

Host St Lucia Zouks will be looking to stay alive in the competition when they take on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 21st match of Caribbean Premier League 2019 at Darren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on Tuesday. With their previous game abandoned, St Lucia Zouks will need to remain four games in order to secure their place in the playoffs. Darren Sammy will be hoping the side can deliver a strong show with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will be keen to continue their winning momentum in this contest. Carlos Brathwaite-led unit has managed to win three games on the bounce and will need to maintain their standards with bat and ball.

TEAMS PREVIEW

St Lucia Zouks Preview

The franchise has struggled to produce consistency with bat and ball in this year’s competition. St Lucia Zouks is currently in the bottom half of the league table with only one victory from six games played. Batting has been a big concern for the side in this year’s competition and Darren Sammy will be looking to make changes to their playing XI. The inclusion of Colin Ingram will certainly bolster the batting resources for the remaining games of the competition. In the previous game, Colin Ingram played well and scored a half-century before the rain had the final say.

Left-hander scored 52 off 34 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes. Wicket-keeper batsman Andre Fletcher will need to find a form with the bat after a string of low scores in the competition. The side will be relying on the likes of Colin Ingram, Andre Fletcher and Rahkeem Cornwall to do the bulk of the scoring. All-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall has done well with the bat in this year’s tournament and will be keen to do well in the next couple of matches. Colin de Grandhomme, Darren Sammy and John Campbell will need to contribute with crucial scores for the side in this game. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Hardus Viljoen, Kesrick Williams and Fawad Ahmed to make crucial breakthroughs with the new ball.

St Lucia Zouks Predicted Playing XI:

Darren Sammy (captain), Christopher Barnwell, Jeavor Royal, Rahkeem Cornwall, Andre Fletcher (wk), Colin Ingram, John Campbell, Colin de Grandhomme, Hardus Viljoen, Kesrick Williams, Fawad Ahmed

St Lucia Zouks Actual Playing XI:

Jeavor Royal, Hardus Viljoen, Colin de Grandhomme, DJG Sammy, Colin Ingram, ADS Fletcher , Chris Barnwell, Fawad Ahmed, Kesrick Williams, Andre McCarthy, Rahkeem Cornwall

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Preview

The side has managed to win three games on the trot and will be keen to maintain unbeaten streak in the competition. Despite their current form, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have managed to collect 8 points from 8 matches played. Carlos Brathwaite and co. will need to win their remaining two games in order to secure their place in the playoffs of the competition. In the previous, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots registered a 20-run win over Jamaica Tallawahs, courtesy splendid performances from Fabian Allen, Mohammad Hafeez and Keron Cottoy. The side will be relying on the experienced trio of Devon Thomas, Evin Lewis and Laurie Evans to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous game, Devon Thomas and Evin Lewis failed to make an impact with the bat and perished for low scores. Laurie Evans and Mohammad Hafeez delivered crucial scores for the side in the previous game. Evans looked fluent in his innings and scored 21 off 20 balls with the help of four boundaries. All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez delivered a decent performance with the bat and scored 37 off 25 balls with the help of five fours and a six. In the previous game, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots were in a spot of bother at 82 for 6 after 12.1 overs. Fabian Allen produced an excellent batting performance and finished the innings with the top-score of 62 not out off 27 balls with the help of seven fours and three sixes. He was well supported by Keron Cottoy, who chipped in with 27 off 23 balls with the help of two fours and a six.

The duo put on a 94-run partnership to help St Kitts and Nevis Patriots post 176 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In the bowling department, the onus will be on the pace trio of Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell and Rayad Emrit to make crucial breakthroughs in this contest. In the previous, Joseph, Cottrell and Emrit bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece. Mohammad Hafeez, Keron Cottoy and Carlos Brathwaite picked up one wicket apiece.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Predicted Playing XI:

Carlos Brathwaite (captain), Mohammad Hafeez, Rayad Emrit, Devon Thomas (wk), Laurie Evans, Evin Lewis, Sheldon Cottrell, Fabian Allen, Keron Cottoy, Alzarri Joseph, Shamarh Brooks

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Actual Playing XI:

Keron cottoy, Mohammad Hafeez, Carlos Brathwaite, Alzarri Joseph, Laurie Evans, Jeremiah Louis, RR Emrit, Devon Thomas, Evin Lewis, Shamarh Brooks, Fabian Allen

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be decent for batting. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Thursday is going to be cloudy skies throughout the day.

Venue Details

Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia is going to host the game between St Lucia Zouks and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. In the previous game, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots registered a six-wicket win over St Lucia Zouks at Warner Park.

Toss: To Bat

The side that wins the toss would be looking to bat first and put runs on the board. The previous game played at St Lucia was abandoned.