Match Details:
The 14th match of the 2020 St Lucia T10 Blast will be played
between Vieux Fort North Raiders and Babbaneau Leatherbacks at the Darren Sammy
National Fantasy Cricket Ground
in Gros Islet, St Lucia.
The match starts at 2:30 PM local time (12:00 AM IST – Next
Day) (6:30 PM GMT). This match can be streamed live on Fan code.
Preview:
The Babonneau Leatherbacks got off to the worst possible
start in the tournament, conceding over 300 runs in both their games and losing
both their games by 50 and 96 runs margin. The side is definitely devastated
with the results they managed thus far and in pursuit to change their fortunes,
they will lock horns with the Vieux Fort North Raiders.
The North Raiders were off to a similar start as well, but
the quality in their side helped them overcome their opening game’s nightmare,
where they conceded 166 runs to the Cannon Blasters. However, the side will be
keen on continuing their momentum and not give away any opportunity for the
Leatherbacks to counter.
Weather Report
Not the most ideal weather conditions, but still good enough
for a game of cricket. The temperatures are expected to be warm and pleasant,
with cloudy weather.
Pitch Condition/Report:
This flat batting deck is a batsman’s paradise and it seems
like there will be no assistance for the bowlers once again. However, there are
some decent bowlers up for a fight in this contest and it’ll be interesting to
see how they work out.
Average first innings score: 112 (Last 12 matches in
the tournament)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 9, Tied – 0
Probable Playing XIs
Babonneau Leatherbacks:
Henry Quaine, Thomas Caleb, Shervon Joseph, Anthony
Kissinger, Alvin Lafeuille, Antoine Zayee, Joseph Alex, Abraham Steven, Eugene
Devon, Wilfred Nehemiah, Charles Jevon
Bench – Pierre Tristan, Wilfred Isiah, Elizee Graig,
Altenor Linus.
Vieux Fort North Raiders
Jevin Isidore, Junior Peter (WK), Curtly Johnny, Shem Paul,
Al Prince (C), Jermain Harding, Travis Gifford, Ernell Sextius, Atanus
Alberson, David Naitram, Ricky Hippolyte.
Bench – Chrislon Fanis, Garvey Mitchel.
Top Picks
Junior Peter chipped in with a great cameo in the last game
for the North Raiders and he could be tried as a captain the grand league.
Besides him, the safer option for the multiplier roles would be Shem Paul and
Ernell Sextius, the all-rounders who have been doing well consistently in
recent times and boast of great List A experience. Jevin Isidore and Jermain
Harding could muster great value to your fantasy side as well.
From the Leatherbacks, it would be suggestible to not pick
many players as the team doesn’t have great individual quality. However, the
likes of Alex Joseph and Antoine Zayee have done decently in their two
fixtures, chipping in with crucial contributions. Thomas Caleb, the
Leatherbacks’ skipper, hasn’t fired in all cylinders as yet but could prove to
be pivotal.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Junior Peter, Ernell Sextius
Vice-Captain options – Shem Paul, Jermain Harding
Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Junior Peter
Batsmen – Jevin Isidore, Al Prince, Thomas Caleb,
Alvin Lafeuille
All-Rounders – Shervon Joseph, Zayee Antoine, Ernell
Sextius (C)
Bowlers – Shem Paul (VC), Travis Gifford, Nehemiah
Wilfred
12th Man – Henry Quaine
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