CPL 2019: Match 13, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs St Lucia Zouks - Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 13th game of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2019 will be played between St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and St Lucia Zouks at the Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.

The match starts at 6:00 PM local time (10:00 PM GMT) (3:30 AM IST – 16th September)

This series will be live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD in India. Live streaming is available on Hotstar.

Preview:

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots recorded the 2nd highest successful chase in the history of Twenty20 cricket last week. However, other than that match, the Patriots lost as many as four matches in this season. This puts doubts over their chances of sealing a playoff berth. For now on, the SKN Patriots have to get on to a winning streak and win as many matches as possible in their remaining five.

They will be up against the St Lucia Zouks who won their recent most match against Jamaica Tallawahs after losing their first games. The batting powerhouse of Rahkeem Cornwall and Andre Fletcher at the top will be key in added 10-15 runs extra through the powerplay overs. It will reduce the pressure over the middle-order. The St Lucia team do have good slow bowlers including leg-spinners in their side.

Weather Condition/Report:

No interruption has been seen over the three matches hosted by the Warner Park in this season. However, there are good chances of rain in the latter half of the day. But the 6 PM local time start could witness at least 30 overs of play before the showers come down.

Pitch Condition/Report:

After a couple of high-scoring matches, the Warner Park witnessed a low-scoring match. It could be due to usage of same track for the 3rd game in a row. Also, this match began two hours late that previous two which makes a difference through the dew. The short boundaries do help while chasing big totals.

Average first innings score: 184 (CPL matches since 2018)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost – 2

Team News:

There is no update of Thisara Perera’s future in the CPL who was declined a NOC by SLC.

Evin Lewis missed the previous match but there is no update over his availability.

Probable Playing XIs:

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:

Evin Lewis, Laurie Evans, Devon Thomas (WK), Jason Mohammed, Sharmarh Brooks, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite (C) , Alzarri Joseph, Usama Mir/Dominic Drakes, Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell.

Bench – Kjorn Ottley, Aaron Jones, Mohammad Hafeez, Jeremiah Louis, Usama Mir/Dominic Drakes, Keron Cottoy, Akeem Jordan.

St Lucia Zouks:

Andre Fletcher, Rahkeem Cornwall, John Campbell, Colin de Grandhomme, Roland Cato, Daren Sammy, Thisara Perera/Christopher Barnwell, Obed McCoy, Fawad Ahmed, Hardus Viljoen, Kesrick Williams.

Bench – Andre McCarthy, Kavem Hodge, Krishmar Santokie, Najibullah Zadran, Thisara Perera/Christopher Barnwell, Jeavor Royal, Keddy Lesporis.

Top Picks:

Even during a failure, Laurie Evans scored 26 runs which show his consistency and class. Colin de Grandhomme made a good start of his CPL stint with a couple of catches and few quick runs with the bat. He could come handy with the ball at the Warner Park if the track grips for the slow blowers. Fawad Ahmed has seen great success with the ball in all T20 leagues in the last 2-3 years.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Rahkeem Cornwall, Evin Lewis, Laurie Evans, Andre Fletcher

Vice-Captain – Colin de Grandhomme, Devon Thomas, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite

Rahkeem Cornwall could enjoy smashing the pacers in the SKN Patriots line-up like the way Brandon King did on Saturday.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Devon Thomas, Andre Fletcher

Batters – Laurie Evans (VC), Evin Lewis, Sharmarh Brooks

All-Rounders – Rahkeem Cornwall (C), Fabian Allen, Colin de Grandhomme

Bowlers – Sheldon Cottrell, Obed McCoy, Fawad Ahmed

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Andre Fletcher

Batters – Laurie Evans (C), Evin Lewis, John Campbell

All-Rounders – Rahkeem Cornwall (VC), Fabian Allen, Colin de Grandhomme, Carlos Brathwaite

Bowlers – Sheldon Cottrell, Hardus Viljoen, Fawad Ahmed

Expert Advice:

Just like Sheldon Cottrell in the last couple of matches, the opener Evin Lewis missed a Saturday’s game without any update. We are hopeful that he would be playing this match. In case of him not playing, John Campbell can be picked in Suggestion No.1 and Sharmarh Brooks in the Suggestion No.2

Probable Winners:

The inform St Lucia Zouks could snatch their 2nd straight win.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.