Published on: Aug 26, 2021 4:30 am IST|Updated on: Aug 26, 2021 12:15 pm IST
GUY vs TKR Dream11 Prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders will play the inaugral game of the Carribean Premier League 2021. Both the teams are quite-star studded, and would look to start off with a win.
The Trinbago Knight Riders have lifted the title 4 times, while Guyana Amazon Warriors have remained as the runner-up 5 times.
Fixture Name: Match 1
Competition: Caribbean Premier League T20 2021
Date: 26 August
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Team Form Guide: GUY (recent last): L W W TKR (recent last): W W W
Ground: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Pitch Report: The average score in St.Kitts is 179, signifying a surface suitable for the batters to score runs easily. Here, the bowlers have been hammered all around the park, and with the weather being hot and humid, there should be help to the batsmen.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: St.Kitts and Nevis Patriots 216/4 won the super over against Trinbago Knight Riders 216/7 in the CPL 2019.
WICKET-KEEPERS: Nicholas Pooran, Tim Seifert BATSMEN: Shoaib Malik, Lendl Simmons, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer ALL-ROUNDERS: Mohammad Hafeez, Kieron Pollard BOLWERS: Naveen Ul Haq, Imran Tahir, Ali Khan
The Trinbago Knight Riders are the defending champions and will certainly hold an edge over the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Nicholas Pooran in CPL: 437 Runs, Bat. AVG. 33.62
Kieron Pollard in CPL: 1966 Runs, Bat. AVG. 37.09 and 55 Wickets, Bowl. AVG. 21.27
The opener Lendl Simmons has been a consistent run-scorer and can be a good candidate for getting man of the match.
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The wicketkeeper-batsman has a terrific ball striking capability and is coming into this tournament after good performances in the international circuit.
The batting all-rounder can be trusted due to his track record in stabilizing the team and can be quite handy with the ball as well.
Mohammad Hafeez in CPL: 292 Runs, Bat. AVG. 20.86
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
GUY Playing 11 (likely)
The opener will be the best pick for this fixture due to his consistency in providing a stable start to the team and is also the leading run-scorer in CPL history.
Lendl Simmons in CPL: 2436 Runs, Bat.AVG. 33.83
The most experienced player in the CPL has been been most important member for 4 title victories for the Trinbago Knight Riders team.
TKR Playing 11 (likely)
Watch Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders CPL T20 Live score and streaming on Fancode
The tournament will broadcasted on Star Sports Network.
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