Probable XI –
St Lucia Kings –
Andre Fletcher (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Mark Deyal, Roston Chase, Tim David, Samit Patel, Keemo Paul / Keron Cottoy, Jeavor Royal, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Kesrick Williams
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots –
Devon Thomas (wk), Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Ravi Bopara, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo (c), Dominic Drakes, Sheldon Cottrell, Paul van Meekeren, Naseem Shah
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Andre Fletcher
2. Evin Lewis
3. Chris Gayle
4. Faf Du Plessis
5. Fabian Allen
6. Dwayne Bravo(VC)
7. Roston Chase(C)
8. Obed McCoy
9. Kesrick Williams
10. Sheldon Cottrell
11. Paul Van Meekeren
– Roston Chase and Bravo looks safest C/VC choices considering their full time all-rounder roles.
– Taking punt on Faf Du Plessis who might score at least decent runs in this game.
– Chris Gayle might be a good pick as he has averaged above 45 at venue and H2H matches.
– Fabian Allen can always give some good fantasy points considering his 4-5 down batting and a couple of overs with the bowl.
– Going heavy on pacers since they have done well at this venue so far in this tournament.
– Take anyone from Paul Van Meekeren or Naseem Shah as both are bowling in death overs.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Andre Fletcher
2. Sherfane Rutherford
3. Evin Lewis
4. Tim David
5. Dwayne Bravo
6. Roston Chase
7. Sheldon Cottrell(VC)
8. Paul Van Meekeren
9. Kesrick Williams(C)
10. Obed McCoy
11. Naseem Shah
– Sheldon Cottrell and Kesrick Williams are expected to get atleast a couple of wickets which makes them punt C/VC choices.
– Expecting both Naseem Shah and Paul Van Meekeren to give atleast 25-30 points each as they’re getting to bowl in death overs.
– Sherfane Rutherford and Tim David will be again crucial for the respective teams if top order doesn’t do well.
– Can take Fabian Allen at the place of Paul Van Meekeren especially if St Kitts bats first.
– Bopara can also be tried at the place of Rutherford as he’s batting at two down and might get to bowl a couple of overs too.
Grand League Combination –
1. Andre Fletcher
2. Chris Gayle(VC)
3. Ravi Bopara
4. Mark Deyal
5. Fabian Allen
6. Dwayne Bravo
7. Roston Chase
8. Kesrick Williams
9. Sheldon Cottrell
10. Naseem Shah(C)
11. Paul Van Meekeren
– Backing up Saint Kitts to win this encounter as they have been un defeatable so far in this season.
– Expecting Naseem Shah to take at least a couple of wickets especially while bowling first.
– Chris Gayle might go big considering his averages of above 45 at venue and H2H matches.
– Ravi Bopara will be a crucial pick if both the openers of Kitts depart early.
– Mark Deyal can be a good GL pick as he’s batting at one down and bowling part time.
– Fabian Allen and Andre Fletcher are other good choices of C/VCs for GL combinations.
