Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Tridents, Caribbean Premier League 2019, Today Match Prediction 03 Oct 2019

tkr vs bt Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Trinbago Knight Riders will be looking to secure their place in the playoffs when they take on Barbados Tridents in the 28th match of the Caribbean Premier League at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad on Wednesday. Reigning Champions Trinbago Knight Riders have lost their momentum at the back end of the competition and will need to make a strong comeback in this home fixture. A win in this game would help Trinbago seal their place in the playoffs of the competition.

On the other hand, Barbados Tridents registered a clinical performance to beat St Lucia Zouks to keep their playoff hopes alive in the tournament. Captain Jason Holder will be hoping that the side can continue their good form in their round-robin game and seal their place in the playoffs.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Trinbago Knight Riders Preview

Defending Champions will be looking to deliver a clinical performance in this fixture. The side has lost three of their last four games played in the tournament. Captain Kieron Pollard will be keen to make changes in order to help the side get back to winning ways. In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form opening batsman Lendl Simmons and all-rounder Kieron Pollard to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the previous game, Simmons failed to get a big score and perished after scoring 16 off 13 balls.

The opening batsman will be looking to deliver a notable score in this game. With the side in deep trouble at 53 for 4 in the previous game, Captain Kieron Pollard produced valiant innings with the bat. He put on a 112-run partnership to see Trinbago take the game down to the final over of the innings. Pollard finished the innings with the top-score of 71 off 38 balls with the help of eight fours and three sixes. He was well supported by Darren Bravo, who chipped in with unbeaten half-century. Mark Deyal, Colin Munro and wicket-keeper Dinesh Ramdin will need to put in decent scores for the side in this game. In the bowling department, the side will be depending heavily on the spin duo of Sunil Narine and Khary Pierre to pick up wickets in this game. Medium-pacer Javon Searles also bowled well and finished with figures of 3 for 39 from his three overs.

Trinbago Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:

Mark Deyal, Lendl Simmons, Colin Munro, Dinesh Ramdin (wk), Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard (captain), James Neesham, Javon Searles, Chris Jordan, Khary Pierre, Ali Khan

Trinbago Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:

Kieron Pollard, Darren Bravo, Chris Jordan, Denesh Ramdin, Mark Deyal, Colin Munro, Khary Pierre, Javon Searles, LMP Simmons, James Neesham, Ali Khan

Barbados Tridents Preview

In their previous game, Barbados Tridents outclassed St Lucia Zouks, courtesy splendid performances from Johnson Charles, Hayden Walsh and Harry Gurney. Jason Holder and co. will be looking to win this game in order to secure their place in the playoffs of the competition. In the previous game, Johnson Charles delivered a splendid inning for Barbados Tridents and finished with the top-score of 47 off 36 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes.

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Justin Greaves also produced scores of 22 and 27 not out respectively. Due to vital contributions from Shakib and Charles, Tridents managed to post a modest total of 141 runs in their allotted 20 overs. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Johnson Charles, JP Duminy and Shakib Al Hasan to do the bulk of the scoring. Opening batsman Johnson Charles is currently franchise’s leading run-scorer with 271 runs in 9 matches at an average of 30.11 with two half-centuries to his name. Middle-order JP Duminy has been a consistent performer for the side in this year’s competition. Left-hander has accumulated 249 runs in 9 matches at an average of 31.12. He will be looking to put in a decent score for the side in this all-important game.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jason Holder, Hayden Walsh, and Harry Gurney to provide crucial breakthroughs. In the previous game, Leg-spinner Hayden Walsh delivered a match-winning performance for Tridents and finished with figures of 4 for 26 in 3.4 overs. Left-arm seamer Harry Gurney also delivered a tidy bowling performance and picked up three wickets from his four overs.

Barbados Tridents Predicted Playing XI:

Jason Holder (captain), Jean-Paul Duminy, Shakib Al Hasan, Harry Gurney, Alex Hales, Ashley Nurse, Johnson Charles (wk), Jonathan Carter, Justin Greaves, Raymon Reifer, Hayden Walsh

Barbados Tridents Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Ashley Nurse, Justin Greaves, Jean-Paul Duminy, Hayden Walsh, Harry Gurney, J Charles, Shakib Al Hasan, Jason Holder, Raymon Reifer, Jonathan Carter

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will provide interesting contest between bat and ball. Expect Spinners to get assistance from this surface. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Wednesday is expected to have thundery showers with a gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad is going to host the CPL game between Trinbago Knight Riders and Barbados Tridents. In the previous meeting between the teams this season, Barbados Tridents registered a comprehensive win over Trinbago Knight Riders. At Queen’s Park Oval, Trinbago Knight Riders have managed to win all their five matches played against Barbados Tridents.

Toss: To Bat

The side that wins the toss would be looking to bat first and put runs on the board. The previous game was won by side batting first.