Match 16 of the Vincy Premier League 2021 will be held at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent, played between Grenadines Divers and La Soufriere Hikers. The match will be kicked off on 22nd May (Saturday) at 23:30 (GMT+6).
The Grenadines Divers have only won one of their four games and are currently placed at 5th spot in the VPL standings. In their previous match, the Divers were defeated by the Dark View Explorers by 35 runs.
On the other hand, The La Soufriere Hikers have won four straight games and are comfortably placed at No.1 in the standings. The Hikers are coming off a 31-run victory over the Salt Pond Breakers.
The reverse VPL fixture saw the Hikers winning the tournament by 6 wickets.
Weather
The temperature will stay around 27-30 Degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 30 km/hr on matchday. During the match, there are 70% chances of rainfall.
Pitch
Overall, the Arnos Vale Ground pitch is a great batting track. The batsmen will get maximum value for their shots because the ball is coming on nicely to the bat. In the first innings, the wicket is easier to bat on than in the second. After winning the toss, both sides would choose to bat first.
Probable Playing XIs
Grenadines Divers:
Asif Hooper (c), Romario Grant, Tilron Harry (WK), Shem Browne, Kadir Nedd, Razine Browne, Richie Richards, Kenson Dalzell, Kevin Abraham, Davian Barnum, Braxie Browne.
La Soufriere Hikers:
Desron Maloney (c), Anson Latchman (WK), Dillon Douglas, Salvan Browne, Benniton Stapleton, Atticus Browne, Ojay Matthews, Kemron Strough, Camano Cain, Sylvan Spencer, Othneil Lewis.
Grenadines Divers vs La Soufriere Hikers – Match 16, Dream 11:
Asif Hooper (c), Dillon Douglas (vc), Salvan Browne, Richie Richards, Kemron Strough, Desron Maloney, Benniton Stapleton, Razine Browne, Shem Browne, Kevin Abraham, Kenson Dalzell.
Prediction
Match winner
La Soufriere Hikers
Winning the toss
La Soufriere Hikers
Top Batsman
Asif Hooper (Grenadines Divers), Dillon Douglas (La Soufriere Hikers)
Top Bowler
Braxie Browne (Grenadines Divers), Benniton Stapleton (La Soufriere Hikers)
Most Sixes
Asif Hooper (Grenadines Divers), Dillon Douglas (La Soufriere Hikers)
Player of the Match
Dillon Douglas (La Soufriere Hikers)
Team Scores Batting First
La Soufriere Hikers 110+, Grenadines Divers 80+
According to our cricket expert’s predictions, the La Soufriere Hikers have a good chance of defeating the Grenadines Divers.