Do-or-die contest for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons after three losses
| Date | September 04, 2024 |
| Time | 4:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Fakhar Zaman has odds of 2.90 to be the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons' best batsman.
- Faf du Plessis has odds of 2.65 to be the Saint Lucia Kings' best batsman.
- Mohammad Amir has odds of 3.40 to be Antigua and Barbuda Falcons' best bowler.
- Alzarri Joseph has odds of 3.40 to be the Saint Lucia Kings' best bowler.
MATCH PREVIEW
It has been a poor show from the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League 2024. The hosts will be under pressure as they take on the Saint Lucia Kings in the 6th match. The Falcons have lost three games in a row and suffered a crushing defeat against the Barbados Royals in the last game. The hosts must strike form in this game to keep hopes alive for the playoffs. The Saint Lucia Kings will start with higher odds in this game after their big win against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Their batsmen are in good form and shall look to guide the team to a win. It is a do-or-die contest for the Falcons, and it will be interesting to see if they can pull out the punches.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Preview
Chris Green's team finds itself in a spot of bother. They started at the bottom on cricket betting sites and haven't done anything to be proud of. The side went down against the Barbados Royals by 9 wickets in the last game. Key players have failed to inspire confidence, and Green would like a turnaround in this game and keep hopes alive for a place in the playoffs.
Fakhar Zaman must do well at the top and set up a big partnership with Kofi James, as they have lost early wickets in all games. Sam Billings is the key player in the middle order, and he must add runs with Imad Wasim and Jewel Andrew. For the team to win, Chris Green, Shamar Springer, and Fabian Allen must add quick runs in the lower middle order.
Their bowling attack looked toothless against the Royals. They need to do their homework for this game. Imad Wasim and Chris Green must strike early, as the Kings have a strong batting lineup. The middle overs will be crucial, and Mohammad Amir must use his experience and do well with Shamar Springer. Roshon Primus, Hayden Walsh, and Fabian Allen add bowling options for the team.
Expected Starting XI for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Chris Green (c), Fakhar Zaman, Sam Billings (wk), Kofi James, Jewel Andrew, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Imad Wasim, Roshon Primus, Mohammad Amir, Hayden Walsh
Saint Lucia Kings Preview
Faf du Plessis' side has made a good start to the tournament. They defeated the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 5 wickets in the last game. The batting lineup chased down the big score clinically. They are ahead on cricket betting apps after the last game's performance, and Faf du Plessis would like to see a better show from his bowling attack in this game.
The openers, Faf du Plessis and Johnson Charles, missed out in the last game, and they will look to make amends. Bhanuka Rajapaksa played well in the last game, and he must build partnerships in the middle order with Ackeem Auguste and Roston Chase. Tim Seifert will be confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and must do well in the lower middle order with David Weise and Mikkel Govia.
The bowling attack failed in the last game and didn't execute their plans. Mikkel Govia and Matthew Forde must get early wickets to put the Falcons in a dock. The side will expect tight spells from Alzarri Joseph and Chase in the middle overs. Noor Ahmed did well in the last game and will look to play a good role in the supporting role with David Weise.
Expected Starting XI for Saint Lucia Kings
Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert (wk), Roston Chase, Mikkel Govia, Alzarri Joseph, David Wiese, Matthew Forde, Noor Ahmad
TOSS: To Bowl First
Five games have been played at this venue, and the side chasing the score has won on four occasions. It has been a good surface to bat on, but setting a score isn't easy. The side winning the toss would bowl first and try to restrict the opponents to a small total.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The weather predictions aren't encouraging, and we may see rain during the game. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play well. The side batting first will look to put over 180 runs on the board to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have struggled to play as a unit and have depended on individual brilliance. The batting lineup lacks the punch and must come up with a good show in this game to win. The Saint Lucia Kings batsmen did well in the last game and have momentum on their side. It makes them favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Saint Lucia Kings to win
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