In this article we will be analyzing the TKR vs SLK Match Prediction. Trinbago Knight Riders take on Saint Lucia Kings in match No. 26 of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on Tuesday, September 24.
The Knight Riders have qualified for the playoffs and are currently placed at No. 4 on the points table. They have won five and lost two out of the seven that they have played. The top two teams on the points table at the end of the round-robin phase will get two chances to make it to the finals. A win for Trinbago on Tuesday will catapult them into the top two.
Meanwhile, Saint Lucia Kings are the league leaders at the moment. They have won six and lost two out of the eight games that they have played. Faf du Plessis and Co. are on a four-match winning streak, and a victory on Tuesday could help them in taking one more step closer to a spot in Qualifier 1.
These two teams met each other earlier this season. The Knight Riders emerged victorious by four wickets as they chased down a 188-run target with four wickets and five balls to spare in St Lucia.
TKR vs SLK Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
| Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings, Match 26 | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | Tuesday, September 24, 7:30 PM IST | Star Sports, FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The Brian Lara Stadium is expected to help the batters in playing their shots. Spinners could come into play through the middle overs. Out of the 52 T20s played at this venue, 29 have been won by chasing teams, while teams batting first have emerged victorious on 22 occasions. The average first innings score is around 148.
Also check: TKR vs SLK Live Score, Match 26
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by Trinbago Knight Riders |
Won by Saint Lucia Kings |
No Result |
| 25 | 17 | 06 | 02 |
TKR vs SLK Predicted Playing 11
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR):
Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Tim David, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Chris Jordan, Jayden Seales, Waqar Salamkheil
Saint Lucia Kings (SLK):
Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert, David Wiese, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Mikkel Govia, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad
Predicted Best Performers of the Match
Predicted Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran
Trinbago Knight Riders’ power-hitter Nicholas Pooran has been in scintillating form in CPL 2024 so far. He has amassed 275 runs from seven games at an average of 45.83. His strike rate is an exceptional 176.28. Pooran will be high on confidence after smashing an unbeaten 93 off 43 balls against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at this venue on Monday, September 23.
Predicted Best Bowler: Noor Ahmad
The young Afghan spinner is the leading wicket-taker in CPL 2024. He has bagged 13 wickets from eight matches at an average of 13.23. Noor Ahmad has also been one of the most economical bowlers in the tournament, having conceded runs at an economy rate of just 5.38. It will be interesting to see his approach against the in-form TKR batters.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Scenario 1
Trinbago Knight Riders win the toss and opt to bowl first
PP Score: 50-60
SLK: 180-190
Trinbago Knight Riders win the match
Scenario 2
Saint Lucia Kings win the toss and opt to bowl first
PP Score: 45-55
TKR: 175-185
Saint Lucia Kings win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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