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CPL 2023: Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs, Match 1 – Fantasy Tips, Predicted XI, Pitch Report

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CPL 2023: Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs, Match 1 – Fantasy Tips, Predicted XI, Pitch Report
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The eleventh edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to kick off on August 16 in St. Lucia, with the final scheduled on September 24 in Guyana. The defending champions, Jamaica Tallawahs will take on Saint Lucia Kings in the opening match of the tournament on Wednesday at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

Jamaica Tallawahs defeated the Barbados Royals in the final of CPL 2022 by eight wickets to clinch the title. This was their third CPL championship win. The Player of the Tournament from the 2022 edition, Brandon King will be leading them this season. He will be keen to continue his terrific run and defend the title for the Jamaica Tallawahs.

On the other hand, the Saint Lucia Kings had a decent season last year. They finished third on the points table and qualified for the knock-outs. However, they couldn’t stretch their journey far as they lost to the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Eliminator by 33 runs. Heading into a new edition, the Saint Lucia Kings will be keen to settle the scores.


Match Details

Match: Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs, CPL 2023

Date: Thursday, August 17, 4.30 am IST (Wednesday, August 16, 7:00 Local)

Venue:  Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

Live streaming: Fan Code


Pitch Report

The surface is likely to offer assistance to the bowlers early on in the innings. However, as the match progresses it will become easier to bat. The team that wins the toss is likely to opt to chase. The average first-innings total is around 160 runs.


Predicted Playing XIs

Saint Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis (C), Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza, Roston Chase, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sean Williams, Peter Hatzglou, Roshon Primus, Matthew Forde, Khary Piere, Alzarri Joseph

Jamaica Tallawahs: Brandon King (C), Alex Hales, Imad Wasim, Shamarh Brooks, Jermaine Blackwood, Amir Jangoo, Raymon Reifer, Mohammad Amir, Ben Cutting, Fabian Allen, Chris Green


Dream 11 team suggestions

Captain: Faf du Plessis

Vice-captain: Imad Wasim

Wicket-keeper: Johnson Charles

Batters: Brandon King

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Raymon Reifer, Fabien Allen, Roshon Primus

Bowler: Mohammad Amir, Alzarri Joseph, Chris Green


Squad

Saint Lucia Kings Squad: Faf du Plessis(c), Johnson Charles(w), Kimani Melius, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Roston Chase, Jeavor Royal, Alzarri Joseph, Chris Sole, Khary Pierre, Roshon Primus, Matthew Forde, Leonardo Julien, Peter Hatzoglou, McKenny Clarke, Jair McAllister, Sadrack Descarte, Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Jamaica Tallawahs Squad: Brandon King(c), Steven Taylor, Jermaine Blackwood, Shamarh Brooks, Ben Cutting, Amir Jangoo(w), Fabian Allen, Raymon Reifer, Joshua James, Hayden Walsh, Mohammad Amir, Shamar Springer, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kirk McKenzie, Nicholson Gordon


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