CPL 2020: Match 19, Barbados Tridents vs St Lucia Zouks, Cricket Match Prediction – Who will win the match?

St Lucia Zouks were the underachievers in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). However, this time around, things have changed for Daren Sammy Co as they have won four out of their first six matches. After losing their opener against Jamaica Tallawahs, they found a rhythm. Currently placed second in the points table after Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), the Zouks have done reasonably well.

Their next match is against the Barbados Tridents in the first of Sunday’s doubleheader in Trinidad. On head-to-head count, the Tridents are leading the Zouks by 10-5. But this season, the Zouks seem to have an upper hand, going by their current form. The Tridents are currently hanging midway in the points table and another loss could put them in a bit of a precarious position going ahead.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at the Queen’s Park Oval has been excellent for batting. But spinners have had their role to play. The track tends to get better in the second half and hence, batting second should be the way forward. Spinners are again expected to play a major role on a slow and low surface. There are chances of rain around 11 AM with the temperature around the 30 degrees Celsius mark.

Playing Combinations

Barbados Tridents

The Tridents have strained a tad, though they have won a few. Kyle Mayers got 85 versus the Tallawahs and is in good shape. In five matches, he has 161 runs at an average of 32.20. Johnson Charles has given fast starts at the top and he will be expected to do the same even next time.

Skipper Jason Holder has been mightily effective at the top and even batted at number four. Holder also has picked up a few important wickets. Hayden Wash Jr had an excellent season last time and he needs to find form at the earliest. Spinner Rashid Khan’s role will be critical as well.

Probable XI

Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (wk), Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder (C), Rashid Khan, Corey Anderson, Ashley Nurse, Mitchell Santner, Raymon Reifer, Nyeem Young, Hayden Walsh Jr

St Lucia Zouks

Andre Fletcher and Roston Chase are the in-form batsmen for the Zouks, having scored 122 and 156 runs respectively. Chase has been excellent with the ball as well, getting five wickets at an excellent economy of five. Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi has put forth all-round shows as well.

Along with 120 runs, Nabi also has nine wickets in his kitty. Rahkeem Cornwall also found some form last time. Apart from Chase and Nabi, New Zealand’s Scott Kuggelejin has been decent. The speedster has 11 wickets, though his economy rate is a tad high. Kesrick Williams has eight wickets.

Probable XI

Rahkeem Cornwall, Andre Fletcher (wk), Mark Deyal, Roston Chase, Najibullah Zadran, Javelle Glenn, Mohammad Nabi, Daren Sammy (C), Scott Kuggelejin, Kesrick Williams, Zahir Khan Pakteen

Probable Top Performers

Rashid Khan– Barbados Tridents | Rahkeem Cornwall– St Lucia Zouks

Broadcast Details

Match timings – 10:00 AM local time, 07:30 PM IST

TV – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.

Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online at Fancode.

The prediction is for St Lucia Zouks to win the match