Guyana Amazon Warriors will be taking on St Lucia Kings in the first qualifier of the Caribbean Premier League 2024. Both teams have little to nothing to separate between them as they have put their best foot forward in their campaign. Even Trinbago Knight Riders aren’t far behind which makes it a worthy contest. Any of the three sides could end up winning the tournament.
The first of the three playoff matches will be between GAW and SLK. Qualifier 1 of the tournament is set to take place at Providence Stadium. While the winner of the match will head into the final directly, the loser of the match will get another shot at the final. However, both teams would be hoping to claim a win to get a direct entry to the final. One can expect a great contest between bat and ball.
Here is the probable playing XI of St Lucia Kings against GAW in the Qualifier 1:
Top Order: Faf du Plessis (C), Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert (WK)
The Kings are likely to have the same opening duo of Faf Du Plessis and Johnson Charles. Faf is someone who can take on the bowlers early in the match. When it comes to big matches, he can play great knocks. He will be the captain of the side. At the other end, the Kings have Charles who could be equally dangerous, especially in the Powerplay overs.
The star player can go bonkers at the top and even play longer innings. To follow him would be Tim Seifert. He will also be the wicketkeeper of the side. The Kiwi star can play spin well which will be key on slow pitches and difficult conditions to bat on. Even against pace, he can be effective and score runs at a brisk rate. Their top order looks good on paper.
Middle Order: David Wiese, Roston Chase, and Aaron Jones, Sadrack Descartes
In the middle order, SLK have some experienced campaigners. David Wiese and Roston Chase, have two kinds of All-rounders. David can anchor the innings with the bat and offer some medium pace as a bowler. Roston Chase can deliver 4 overs of spin and anchor the innings in tough conditions. They will be key in the big match.
To follow them are Aaron Jones and Sadrack Descarte. The former made a name for himself in the T20 World Cup 2024 as a batter and as a skipper. He has the knack of chasing down good totals. Even Descarte can finish the innings well and make an impact lower down the order. They form the core of Kings’ finishing which will be crucial on the big night.
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Ackeem Auguste, Khary Pierre, Noor Ahmad
Kings have a good set of bowlers. Alzarri Joseph can make a difference with his pace bowling. He will be operating on a pitch that usually has a bit of assistance for the Pacers on it. Ackeem Auguste will have a task cut out in the big match. On a wicket that’s likely to be slower, his variations will be handy. He can be SLK’s trump card alongside Alzarri.
For the middle overs, SLK have two wicket-taking options, Khary Pierre and Noor Ahmad. The two spinners aren’t easy to hit and can claim wickets at a quick rate. Pierre has been impressive in the ongoing season so far. He would be looking for the big match. Noor has been one of the best T20 bowlers in the last couple of years. Together, they form a great spin duo.
Saint Lucia Kings’ Playing XI for CPL 2024 Qualifier 1: Faf du Plessis (C), Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert (WK), David Wiese, Roston Chase, and Aaron Jones, Sadrack Descartes, Alzarri Joseph, Ackeem Auguste, Khary Pierre, Noor Ahmad
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