WCPL 2023: Match 5, TKR-W vs BR-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Trinbago Knight Riders Women vs Barbados Royals Women?

Match 5 of the ongoing Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2023 will see the clash between Trinbago Knight Riders Women (TKR-W) and Barbados Royals Women (BR-W). The two sides will square off at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad, on Thursday, September 7.

Speaking about their head-to-head records, the two sides have contested in three matches thus far with Trinbago winning on two occasions to Barbados’ one. Following back-to-back losses in the ongoing edition, Trinbago will be gunning to add their first points in the league, whereas Barbados will aim to cement their place at the top of the points table.

Match Details:

Tournament: Women's Caribbean Premier League 2023

Match: Trinbago Knight Riders Women vs Barbados Royals Women, Match 5

Venue: Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Date & Time: Thursday, September 7, 12:00 AM (IST)

Where to Watch Live: FanCode 

Queen's Park Oval Pitch Report

The surface at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad offers a neutral wicket assisting both bowlers and batters. Pacers will be aided with some help early on in the contest with lateral movement and good bounce. Later on, batters will be able to get the big runs to put up a modest total. Either skipper winning the toss may bat first.

TKR-W vs BR-W Probable Playing XI

Trinbago Knight Riders Women

Marie Kelly, Lee-Ann Kirby, Kycia Knight (wk), Mignon du Preez, Deandra Dottin (c), Kyshona Knight, Britney Cooper, Zaida James, Anisa Mohammed, Shamilia Connell, Fran Jonas

Barbados Royals Women

Hayley Matthews (C), Gaby Lewis, Rashada Williams (wk), Laura Harris, Erin Burns, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chedean Nation, Afy Fletcher, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Qiana Joseph

TKR-W vs BR-W Head-to-Head

Overall:

Played – 3, Trinbago Knight Riders – 2, Barbados Royals - 1

Probable Top Performers of TKR-W vs BR-W

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Deandra Dottin - Trinbago Knight Riders

The Trinbago skipper slammed a quick-fire 19-ball 35 which featured two sixes and four boundaries against Guyana in her previous game. She will look to play another vital knock to keep her side ahead and earn a potential win against Barbados.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Anisa Mohammed - Trinbago Knight Riders

Anisa Mohammed was quite solid with the ball as she got four wickets for just 28 runs in her four overs. She will aim to replicate a similar performance to help dent the Barbados batting order in the next fixture.

Today’s Match Prediction - Trinbago Knight Riders to win the Match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.