The eleventh edition of the Caribbean Premier League is all set to get underway on Wednesday, August 16(Thursday, August 17 IST) as Saint Lucia Kings and Jamaica Tallawahs take on each other in the curtain raiser at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia. Tallawahs are the defending champions this season having won the previous edition by beating Barbados Royals in the final by eight wickets. They will be led by Brandon King this year as they prepare for their successful title defence.
The two teams faced-off in the Eliminator fixture of the last season where Jamaica beat St Lucia by 33 runs to knock them out of the tournament. St Lucia finished on the third spot on the points table with four wins from ten matches having nine points to their name. Both teams will be eager to get their tournament off to a positive start by winning the opening game.
Match Details:
Tournament: Caribbean Premier League 2023
Match: Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs, Match 1
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Date & Time: Thursday, August 17, 04:30 AM (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports Network and FanCode
Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
In the eight matches played at the venue in the previous season, five were won by teams batting second. The average first innings score batting first was 164 while the highest target chased was 170. Keeping the past record in mind, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Also Check: Live Cricket Score – Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs, 1st Match
Probable Playing XI:
Saint Lucia Kings
Faf du Plessis, Johnson Charles, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Leonardo Julien (WK), Roston Chase, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Jeavor Royal, McKenny Clarke,
Jamaica Tallawahs
Brandon King (C), Steven Taylor, Shamarh Brooks, Raymon Reifer, Amir Jangoo (WK), Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim, Chris Green, Mohammad Amir, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nicholson Gordon
SLK vs JAM Head-to-Head
Overall
Played – 20, Saint Lucia Kings – 07, Jamaica Tallawahs – 12, No Result – 01
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Faf du Plessis – Saint Lucia Kings
Du Plessis had a good season in IPL 2023 as he finished as the second-highest run-scorer of the season with 730 runs to his name from 14 innings at an average of 56.15. However, he couldn’t fire in the Major League Cricket 2023 where he amassed just 46 runs from seven innings. The 39-year-old will be eager to bounce back from his poor show in the MLC and get his side off to a winning start in the opening game.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Imad Wasim – Jamaica Tallahwahs
The Pakistan all-rounder was the second-highest wicket taker for Seattle Orcas in the recent Major League Cricket 2023 as he picked up ten wickets from seven innings at an average of 15.30 and an economy of 6.33. Wasim will be eager to bowl his team to victory in the opening fixture against St Lucia.