Squads –
JAM –
Rovman Powell (C), Ryan Persaud, Haider Ali, Jason Mohammed, Qais Ahmad, Carlos Brathwaite, Chadwick Walton, Abhijai Mansingh. Joshua James, Fidel Edwards, Veerasammy Permaul, Andre Russell, Migael Pretorius, Kennar Lewis, Kirk McKenzie
SLK –
Faf du Plessis (C), Andre Fletcher, Kesrick Williams, Kadeem Alleyne, Samit Patel, Keemo Paul, Usman Qadir, Wahab Riaz, Jeavor Royal, Keron Cottoy, Rahkeem Cornwall, Obed McCoy, Mark Deyal, Roston Chase, Javelle Glen, Alzarri Joseph
Team News –
JAM –
The Tallawahs finished fourth of six-teams despite the likes of Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite, Glenn Phillips with them. Phillips has been released by them this season.
– They have brought in Chris Green who lead the Guyana Amazon Warriors last season and let Glenn Phillips out.
– Haider Ali and Shamrah Brooks can open the Innings. Brooks is a 32 year old cricketer and can’t expect much from him. Haider ali has to prove his worth after a poor PSL recently.
– Jason Mohammad will bat next followed by Chadwick Walton. Walton will keep the Wickets.
– There are some chances of Rovman Powell opening the Innings along side Jason keeping Haider ali at 3.
– Andre Russell and Carlos Brathwaith the big guns will do the power hitting and will be crusial with ball as well.
– Qais Ahmed and Chris Green will lead the spin department.
– Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaith, Miguel Pretorius and Fidel Edwards will lead the pace bowling.
SLK –
– The Kings have retained seven of their players from last year’s squad and have appointed Faf du Plessis as the captain for the this season.
-They have made additions in the pace department in the form of Wahab Riaz, Alzarri Joseph and Keemo Paul who will replace Darren Sammy, Anrich Nortje and Scott Kuggeleijn. With Australia’s Matthew Wade pulling out of the tournament, Kings have roped in Singaporean Tim David.
– Faf will be available for the opening game as hinted by the coach Andy Flower , however both Keemo Paul and Obed McCoy are still under doubt of playing.
– Andre Fletcher and Faf du Plessis will open. Faf was out of cricket from the PSL and will be looking for a strong return. Fletcher has been playing a lot of international cricket recently and is doing well.
– Rahkeem Cornwall and Roston Chase will bat 1 and 2 down resp. Both will be crusial with bat as well as bowl.
– Tim David will be given the role of late hitting. He has the ability to do it with ease.
– Usman Qadir , Roston Chase and Rahkeem Cornwall will likely be the spin attack.
– Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, Wahab Riaz and Keemo Paul or Kesrick Williams will lead the pace bowling of the Kings.
Probable XI –
JAM –
Haider Ali, Shamarh Brooks, Jason Mohammad, Chadwick Walton(WK), Andre Russell, Rovmam Powell, Carlos Brathwaite, Migael Pretorius, Chris Green, Qais Ahmad, Fidel Edwards.
SLK –
Andre Fletcher (WK), Faf du Plessis, Rahkeem Cornwall, Roston Chase, Tim David, Javelle Glenn/Keron Cottoy, Kesrick Williams/Keemo Paul, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph
Pitch Report –
Warner Park, St Kitts
The Pitch here at Warner park has always been favorable towards the Batsman
Average Score – 182(CPL 2020)
Performance Head to Head :
15 | JAM: 9 wins | SLK: 6 wins
Team News –
WK –
C Walton( RHB + wk, Can open/2 down, experienced with 3200 t20 runs, out of form currently )
Andre Fletcher ( Open, RHB, 5000+ t20 runs, 211 runs last season in 9 games, Must have, will keep the Wickets)
BAT –
Faf du Plessis ( Open, RHB, no intro needed, 320 runs with 5 50+ scores this IPL, Must have)
Rovman Powell( RHB, middle order/open, just 106 runs last season, not bowling nowadays)
Haider Ali( Open/1 down, RHB, very highly rated cricketer, 1017 runs with a very good SR of 147)
Mark Deyal( 1 down, LHB + off spin, was excellent last season, 166 runs + 3 Wickets last season, strikes from ball 1 )
Tim David ( RHB, middle order, excellent striker of ball, selected for IPL this year, Must have)
S Brooks(RHB, open/1 down, SR low in T20s close to 110, played just 2 games last season scoring 13)
Kennar Lewis( Open, RHB, very hard hitter of the ball, 237 runs in 15 games he played)
ALL –
Andre Russell( 3-4 down, RHB + Medium pacer, 222 runs with a SR of 150 last season in CPL, 5-fer in IPL 2021 )
Carlos Brathwaith( Middle order, RHB + Right Arm medium fast, 183 runs + 18 Wickets this T20 blast, Must have)
Roston Chase ( 2 down, RHB + off spin, excellent Allrounder, 225 runs + 9 Wickets last CPL )
Samit Patel ( Slow left arm + RHB, evergreen cricketer playing in all t20 leagues, 167 runs + 9 Wickets this T20 Blast, Must if plays)
Rahkeem Cornwall ( Open/1 down, RHB+ off spin, can strike the ball big, 182 runs last CPL with 142 SR, bowled less last season)
Jason Mohammad( Open/1 down, RHB + off spin, very valuable player to have )
BOWL –
Wahab Riaz ( Left arm fast, one of the most experienced t20 bowler, excellent at death, Must have)
Fidel Edwards(Right Arm Fast, has been excellent since his return last year, 9 Wickets in 8 games in CPL 2020)
Qais Ahmed( Leg spin, bowls very quick googly, can also contribute with bat, Must have)
Alzarri Joseph ( Right Arm Fast, hit the deck bowler, 27 t20 Wickets but economy highest than 9)
Obed McCoy ( Left arm medium fast, has been in excellent form , known for his variations at death, 14 Wickets in last 7 t20 games played against SA and AuS )
Chris Green( Off spin + RHB, will bowl in powerplay, 12 Wickets in 12 games with a ln economy under 6 last season)
Usman Qadir ( Leg Spin, have played domestic cricket in Australia, 57 t20 Wickets, Must have)
C/VC Options –
GUY –
Andre Russel
Carlos Brathwaith
Chris Green
SLK –
Faf du Plessis
Andre Russell
Roston Chase
Rahkeem Cornwall