SLK vs TKR Match Preview

On Saturday morning, Saint Lucia Kings will face Trinbago Knight Riders in Match 9 of the 2023 Caribbean Premier League. The Kings have four points from four games, but their last two games have ended in a tie. So far, the Knight Riders’ only game has ended in a tie. Saint Lucia Kings are second in the table, but four other teams have games in hand. So far in the tournament, they have been inconsistent. The Trinbago Knight Riders have an excellent squad that has yet to be showcased due to inclement weather. We expect them to perform admirably when they take the field in this match.

SLK vs TKR Match Details

Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders – 09th Match

Venue: Warner Park – Basseterre

Date & Time: 26th August 2023 at 07:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

SLK vs TKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	171
Avg 2nd inn score	166
Win% batting 1st	48
Win% batting 2nd	52

SLK vs TKR Pitch Report

There is pace in the wicket but also assistance for the quick bowlers due to the amount of rain and humidity around over recent days.

SLK vs TKR Weather Report

The forecast is for cloudy and humid conditions throughout this game but no rain is expected from start to finish.

SLK vs TKR Last Five Matches

SLK ( Saint Lucia Kings )	W NR W L L
TKR ( Trinbago Knight Riders )	NR L L L W

SLK vs TKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SLK Won	TKR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	22	5	15	0	2
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SLK vs TKR Probable Playing XIs:

Saint Lucia Kings Probable Playing XIs

Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles (wk), Sean Williams, Shadrack Descarte, Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza, Roshon Primus, Khary Pierre, Jair McAllister, Alzarri Joseph, Chris Sole

Trinbago Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Martin Guptill, Mark Deyal, Chadwick Walton (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Kadeem Alleyne, Jayden Seales

Topmost Picks for SLK vs TKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Saint Lucia Kings

• Faf du Plessis – The South African opener and captain of the team had a particularly fruitful IPL earlier this year. He is a specialist white ball player.
• Alzarri Joseph- the right-arm fast bowler only managed two overs before the rain arrived on Saturday so he will be Refreshed in time for this game.

Top Picks – Trinbago Knight Riders

• Nicholas Pooran – The West Indian international was particularly impressive during the inaugural Major League Cricket season and carried his form into the T20I series against India.
• Akeal Hosein – The spinner has a strong CPL record over the years and will get turn and some bounce from this wicket in St Kitts.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SLK vs TKR Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Faf du Plessis(C), Johnson Charles, Sean Williams, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell(VC), Sunil Narine, Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SLK vs TKR Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Faf du Plessis, Johnson Charles, Sean Williams(VC), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Faf du Plessis, Nicholas Pooran

Vice-captain – Andre Russell, Sean Williams

Wicketkeeper – Johnson Charles

SLK vs TKR Probable Winners:

With good weather forecast for Saturday, both sets of players, as well as fans and officials, will be optimistic about playing the entire game. The Saint Lucia Kings have the advantage of match practice, but the Trinbago Knight Riders have a stronger team. Trinbago Knight Riders are our pick to win. Considering the team combination, Trinbago Knight Riders is expected to win this match.