Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will be playing in their debut season of Caribbean Premier League.
Preview
As the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) gears up for its 12th season, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the action set to unfold. This year’s tournament, beginning on Friday, August 30, promises to be another spectacular display of T20 cricket, featuring some of the biggest names in the game from the Caribbean and beyond.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will be playing in their debut season of the Caribbean Premier League. In the opener of the 2024 edition of the tournament, they will meet the 2021 edition winners, the St. Kitts and the Nevis Patriots. The Falcons are replacing Jamaica Tallawahs in the league this season. Falcons and Patriots have never played a match against each other before, while the opener of CPL 2024 would be the first encounter between the two teams.
As the team gears up for the upcoming clash, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Match Information
Antigua and Barbuda vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Match 1
Caribbean Premier League, 29 Aug 2024, Thur, 4:30 AM IST ,North Sound
Probable PlayingXI
Antigua and Barbuda
Brandon King(C), Teddy Bishop, FK Zaman, Fabian Allen, IM Wasim, Joshua James, Jewel Andrew, Sam Billings, Chris Green, Mohammad Amir, Hayden Walsh
Bench: Jahmar Hamilton, KHM James, JP Greaves, RS Primus, SK Springer, Kelvin Pittman
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
ADS Fletcher, Evin Lewis(C), Sherfane Rutherford, T Stubbs, Sikandar Raza, Kyle Mayers, J Da Silva, Ashmead Nedd, DC Drakes, T Shamsi, A Nortje
Bench:M Louis, RR Rossouw, RD John, V Permaul, J Layne, Odean Smith
Injury News- No injuries have been reported so far and both sides sets to play with their full-strengthen squad.
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Pitch Condition- Batting paradise
Avg 1st Inning Score- 143
Pitch Report
Captains- 8.5
Brandon King AAB | bat
Brandon King has been a significant player in the Caribbean Premier League. Over 70 innings, he has amassed 1,778 runs at an average of 28.67, maintaining a strike rate of 132.88.
Imad Wasim AAB | all
Imad Wasim has made a strong impact in the Caribbean Premier League. In 52 innings, he has taken 61 wickets at a remarkable strike rate of 18.26 and an economy rate of just 6.20.
Mohammad Amir AAB | bowl
Mohammad Amir is a hot pick for the Falcons, with impressive stats in the Caribbean Premier League. Over 28 innings, he has claimed 43 wickets at an outstanding average of 14.39 and a strike rate of 13.27.
Avoid Player Message- 7.5
Teddy Bishop- AAB | BAT- 6.5
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