SNP vs TKR Match Preview

The Caribbean's most anticipated league, the CPL, returned yesterday with a last ball thriller. The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the final ball thriller against the Antigua and Barbados Falcons by one wicket. Their next game will be against last year's finalists, the Trinbago Knight Riders. The third game of the year will be played at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts, beginning at 4:30 a.m. on September 1st. The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots took on the Antigua and Barbados Falcons in the first game of the CPL 2024 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. SKNP bowled first and restricted the Falcons to 163 runs for their loss of four wickets. Ashmead Ned, Tabrez Shamsi, and Anrich Nortje all took one wicket each. Kyle Myers' 39 off 24 balls kept the fight alive for SKNP, who needed 53 runs in the final 38 balls. The tail-enders subsequently scored the necessary 7 runs in the game's final over to get their season off to a winning start.

SNP vs TKR Match Details

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders – 03rd Match

Venue: Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre

Date & Time: 01st September 2024 at 04:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

SNP vs TKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	175
Avg 2nd inn score	168
Win% batting 1st	48
Win% batting 2nd	52

SNP vs TKR Pitch Report

As the pitch has flattened and the outfield has gotten faster, we've seen a lot of high-scoring games in recent years. Fast bowlers have performed well at the venue, and spinners have also found their turn and bounce. 

SNP vs TKR Weather Report

The skies over Antigua will be slightly cloudy. The wicket performed admirably in the first game, but was slow, and batsmen struggled to time the ball.

SNP vs TKR Last Five Matches

SNP ( St Kitts and Nevis Patriots )	L W W L W
TKR ( Trinbago Knight Riders )	L W L W W

SNP vs TKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SNP Won	TKR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	9	4	5	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

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

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SNP vs TKR Probable Playing XIs:

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Probable Playing XIs

Andre Fletcher (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Tristan Stubbs, Dominic Drakes, Odean Smith, Ryan John, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ashmead Nedd

Trinbago Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Jason Roy, Mark Deyal, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Keacy Carty, Waqar Salamkheil, Joshua Little

Topmost Picks for SNP vs TKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

• Evin Lewis – Lewis, who scored 29 runs in the first innings, has 2460 runs in 94 CPL innings at a strike rate of 142.03. He also holds the record for the highest number of sixes in CPL (183).
• Tabraiz Shamsi – Shamsi will be the bowler to watch out for. He has 42 wickets in 31 innings at an economy of less than 7.

Top Picks – Trinbago Knight Riders

• Nicholas Pooran – He was their leading run-scorer and fourth overall with 291 runs in 11 games with a century. His CPL strike rate is 148.32 - the second highest among the TKR players.
• Waqar Salamkheil – Slamkheil was their leading wicket-taker last season with 11 wickets at an average of 17.72. 

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

Nicholas Pooran(C), Andre Fletcher, Jason Roy, Evin Lewis, Tristan Stubbs(VC), Andre Russell, Kyle Mayers, Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Joshua Little

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

Nicholas Pooran, Andre Fletcher, Jason Roy, Evin Lewis, Tristan Stubbs, Andre Russell, Kyle Mayers(VC), Sunil Narine(C), Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Joshua Little

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine

Vice-captain – Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Mayers

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

SNP vs TKR Probable Winners:

Trinbago Knight Riders are going to be under pressure following losing their first game. The batting lineup appeared rusty, and the team needs stronger partnerships to put pressure on the champions who are defending their title. The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have a deep bowling attack as well as a strong top order. The Warriors will have an advantage due to their batting strength. Considering the team combination, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots is expected to win this match.