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Cricket fans are in for a thrilling showdown as the Barbados Royals prepare to face off against the Saint Lucia Kings in the 16th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023. The much-anticipated encounter is scheduled to take place at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown.
The Saint Lucia Kings currently occupy the top spot on the CPL 2023 table with an impressive 6 points. They have exhibited consistency and dominance throughout the tournament, making them a formidable force to contend with. On the other side of the spectrum, the Barbados Royals are situated in the 5th position with 5 points to their name. While they have shown flashes of brilliance, their campaign has been marred by inconsistency, and their negative Net Run Rate reflects the roller-coaster ride they’ve had so far in the tournament.
Both teams are coming into this match on the back of impressive wins in their previous fixtures. The Saint Lucia Kings secured a convincing 54-run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders, showcasing their batting prowess and strong bowling attack. The Royals, meanwhile, also emerged victorious in their last match, triumphing over Jamaica Tallawahs by 6 wickets.
CPL 2023, 16th Match:
- Date and time: September 2; 08:30 am local | 12:00 am GMT | 05:30 pm IST (Sep 03)
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Kensington Oval Pitch Report:
The track at Kensington Oval presents a well-balanced surface, providing opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Spinners can anticipate substantial turn due to the slower nature of the wicket. Given these conditions, the team winning the toss is inclined to opt for bowling first.
BR vs SLK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Johnson Charles
- Batters: Sean Williams, Rovman Powell, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- All-rounders: Jason Holder, Sikandar Raza, Kyle Mayers, Rahkeem Cornwall, Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Roelof van der Merwe
BR vs SLK Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Jason Holder (c), Sean Williams (vc)
Choice 2: Sikandar Raza (c), Kyle Mayers (vc)
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BR vs SLK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Laurie Evans, Obed McCoy, Roshon Primus, Peter Hatzoglou
BR vs SLK Dream11 Team for today’s match:
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Squads:
Barbados Royals: Rahkeem Cornwall, Kyle Mayers, Laurie Evans, Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell (c), Jason Holder, Rivaldo Clarke (wk), Nyeem Young, Roelof van der Merwe, Qais Ahmad, Obed McCoy, Kevin Wickham, Joshua Bishop, Ramon Simmonds, Akeem Jordan, Carlos Brathwaite, Justin Greaves
Saint Lucia Kings: Colin Munro, Johnson Charles, Sean Williams, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza (c), Roshon Primus, Alzarri Joseph, Peter Hatzoglou, Khary Pierre, McKenny Clarke, Sadrack Descarte, Chris Sole, Jair McAllister, Matthew Forde, Jeavor Royal, Leonardo Julien, Kimani Melius.
