Super50 Cup, 2019-20: 1st Semi-final, Barbados vs West Indies Emerging Team – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st semi-final of the Super50 Cup 2019-20 will be played between West Indies Emerging Team and Barbados at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (5:30 PM GMT) (11:00 PM IST). The game can be viewed on Windies Cricket’s YouTube channel and on Fan Code in India

Preview:

West Indies Emerging team suffered a horrific defeat against Trinidad in their last league game by 10 wickets. However, it couldn’t stop them from qualifying into the semi-final. They looked quite consistent throughout the tournament except for the last match. In batting, they have Justin Greeves, who is the leading scorer of the team in the ongoing tournament.

He has amassed 282 runs in seven matches with a best of 80. Joshua Da Silva has also given some convincing performances with the bat in the ongoing tournament. The duo will play an important role if West Indies Emerging team are looking forward to outclassing Barbados in the semi-final match.

On the other hand, Barbados reached the semi-final with sheer dominance. They ended up being the league toppers in their group. For them, Kjorn Ottley is moving in red hot form, who is scoring runs at an average of 65 in the Super50 Cup. They also have Ashley Nurse in the bowling, who has grabbed as many as 16 wickets in his eight outings. And, will play an important role in the crucial game against West Indies Emerging Team. 

Weather Condition/Report:

Rain is expected, in patches, during the game with cloudy conditions on the forecast. And, the temperature is expected to range between 23 and 31 Degree celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It will be a decent batting track that is expected to go in favour of the side batting first. With the pitch slowing down during the course of the game, spinners will have a say in the outcome. One can expect another relatively high scoring game on Saturday.

Average first innings score:  235 (Completed D/N List A matches since 2018/19)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost -7

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Barbados:

Leniko Boucher, Kjorn Ottley, Nicholas Kirton,  Jonathan Carter (C), Kyle Mayers,  Tevyn Walcott (WK), Shamar Springer, Ashley Nurse, Josh Bishop, Chemar Holder, Miguel Cummins/Roshon Primus

Bench: Javon Searles, Roshon Primus/Miguel Cummins

West Indies Emerging Team:

Kimani Melius, Gidron Pope, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Justin Greaves, Yannic Cariah (C), Roland Cato, Dominic Drakes, Kevin Sinclair, Keon Harding, Jermaine Levy, Camarie Boyce

Bench – Leonardo Julian, Ashmead Nedd, Jayden Seales.

Top Picks:

Kjorn Ottley is moving in red hot form and will be an important pick for any Dream11 Fantasy side. He has amassed as many as 325 runs in eight games for his side in the ongoing tournament. Ashley Nurse will be an important player to watch in the semi-final game against West Indies Emerging Team. He has grabbed 16 wickets and will be a vital pick for any Dream11 Fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain –  Kjorn Ottley, Kyle Mayers, Justin Greaves

Vice-Captain – Josh Bishop, Jonathan Carter, Joshua Da Silva

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy

Keeper – Joshua Da Silva (VC)

Batsmen – Jonathan Carter, Kjorn Ottley (C), Nicholas Kirton, Justin Greaves

All-Rounders –  Ashley Nurse, Kyle Mayers, Gidron Pope

Bowlers – Chemar Holder, Miguel Cummins, Keon Harding

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy

Keeper – Joshua Da Silva, Leniko Boucher

Batsmen – Jonathan Carter (VC), Kjorn Ottley, Justin Greaves

All-Rounders –  Ashley Nurse, Kyle Mayers(C), Gidron Pope

Bowlers – Chemar Holder, Josh Bishop, Keon Harding

Expert Advice:

Gidron Pope has not performed well in Super50 Cup until now in the ongoing tournament. He would like to come up with some good show in the semi-final with the bat. The left-handed batter will be a risky player to pick in crucial game but cannot be ignored while picking any Grand League side.

Probable Winners:

Barbados are the favourites to win the semi-final match.

*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.