Knight Riders' hunt for a win against demoralized Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
| Date | September 06, 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 2.80 to be the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons' best batsman.
Nicholas Pooran has odds of 2.70 to be the Trinbago Knight Riders' best batsman.
Mohammad Amir has odds of 3.60 to be Antigua and Barbuda Falcons' best bowler.
Waqar Salamkheil has odds of 3.85 to be the Trinbago Knight Riders' best bowler.
MATCH PREVIEW
It has been a disastrous campaign for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League 2024. The team will take the field for the last time at home this season against the Trinbago Knight Riders in the 8th game. They suffered a big loss against the Saint Lucia Kings in the last game, their fourth consecutive loss this year. The odds are against them in this game, and they must put up a strong show in the contest. The Trinbago Knight Riders have made a confident start with a big win against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. They have the strongest team this season, and it will take a stellar show from the Falcons to defeat them in this game.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Preview
With four losses in as many games, Chris Green's team may have lost all hopes of making it to the next round. The side started behind on cricket betting apps, and they haven't done anything to improve their reputation. They lost to the Saint Lucia Kings in the last game by 7 wickets. The team must gather its form and do well in this contest.
The team needs a good start from Fakhar Zaman and Justin Greaves to put pressure on their opponents. The middle order hasn't fired this year, and the team expects runs from Kofi James, Jewel Andrew, and Imad Wasim. Sam Billings must use his experience and do well in the lower middle order with Chris Green and Fabian Allen.
The bowling attack hasn't struck its form this season. The team needs a good show with the new ball from Mohammad Amir and Shamar Springer. Imad Wasim and Chris Green share much experience and must do well in the middle overs. Fabian Allen and Roshon Primus must bowl well in the supporting role for the side to win.
Expected Starting XI for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Chris Green (c), Kofi James, Fakhar Zaman, Sam Billings (wk), Jewel Andrew, Imad Wasim, Shamar Springer, Justin Greaves, Fabian Allen, Roshon Primus, Mohammad Amir
Trinbago Knight Riders Preview
Kieron Pollard's team came into the tournament as favorites on cricket betting sites, and the four-time title winners have stamped their authority with a 44-run win against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The batting lineup looks in tremendous form, and Pollard would look to build on that momentum and strengthen the position on the points table.
Jason Roy went out early in the last game and will look to add runs at the top with Sunil Narine. Nicholas Pooran played an electrifying knock in the last game, and he must do well in the middle order with Shaqkere Parris and Keacy Carty. Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Nathan Edwards complete a strong batting lineup for the team.
The bowlers went for runs in the last game, one area the team should look to improve upon. Nathan Edwards and Joshua Little got their lines wrong in the last game, and the team needs tighter spells from them. Narine bowled a match-winning spell against the Patriots, and he must check the flow of runs with Terrance Hinds. Waqar Salamkheil and Bravo shall look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Trinbago Knight Riders
Kieron Pollard (c), Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shaqkere Parris, Keacy Carty, Dwayne Bravo, Nathan Edwards, Joshua Little, Waqar Salamkheil, Terrance Hinds
TOSS: To Bowl First
In the four games played at this venue, the side chasing the score has won all of them. The wicket has something for the bowlers at the start, but the conditions improve in the second innings. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The skies over Antigua shall see a thick cloud cover. The wicket is flat, and the ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. 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 their backs against the wall. They need a big win and some luck to reach the next round. The side needs a good show from the bowlers, as they are up against the strongest batting lineup. The Trinbago Knight Riders have started the season in style and have a power-packed batting lineup, making them favorites.
Our prediction is for Trinbago Knight Riders to win
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