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Cricket Match Predictions: Caribbean Premier League 2024- St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders- Match 3- August 31st

by CricDirect Staff Saturday 31 August 2024

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots

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The 3rd match of the Caribbean Premier League will take place between St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Trinbago Knight Riders on the 31st of August, 2024 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, North Sound.

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders- Match 3

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots Form Guide:

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots are placed at the 2nd position on points table after winning against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in their first match.

The top run scorer for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League is Kyle Mayers with 39 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League is Anrich Nortje with 1 scalp under his belt.

In their first match against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots bowled first and they conceded a total of 163 for 4 in 20 overs. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons lost Teddy Bishop in the 2nd over itself. After his dismissal, Fakhar Zaman and Kofi James stitched a partnership of 60 runs for the 2nd wicket and stabilized the innings. The real momentum into the innings was brought by Jewel Andrew, who smashed 50 runs in just 30 balls to help St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots get to a competitive total of 163 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Evin Lewis and Andre Fletcher got their team off to a decent start, collecting 37 runs for the first wicket. Kyle Mayers also flexed his muscles and smashed 39 runs off just 24 balls. Once he was dismissed, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots lost their way and kept losing wickets in quick succession. It all came down to 1 run to get in 1 ball. St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots prevailed as Anrich Nortje hit the winning run to claim the match by 1 wicket.

Trinbago Knight Riders Form Guide:

Trinbago Knight Riders are the runners up of the Caribbean Premier League. They were beaten by Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Final match of the previous edition.

The top run scorer for Trinbago Knight Riders in the previous edition was Nicholas Pooran with 291 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Trinbago Knight Riders in the previous edition was Waqar Salamkheil with 11 scalps under his belt.

Trinbago Knight Riders have the strongest squad in the Caribbean Premier League. If 2 of their players click in the tournament, Trinbago Knight Riders will go a long way. They are expected to make it to the Playoffs with ease.

Players to look out for:

1. Nicholas Pooran- He has been in superb form currently. Pooran batted well against the visiting South African side in the T20I's played recently. Pooran is a hard hitter of the cricket ball and can change the course of the match in a matter of few balls.

2. Sunil Narine- He is one of the best spin bowlers in T20 cricket. Narine has plenty of variations in his arsenal. He doesn't leak runs and also picks up wickets when it matters the most for his team.

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Let’s have a look at the squads:

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Kyle Mayers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Evin Lewis, Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza, Andre Fletcher, Nuwan Thushara, Tristan Stubbs, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Lewis, Joshua de Silva, Odean Smith, Veerasammy Permaul, Ryan John, Ashmead Nedd and Johann Layne

Trinbago Knight Riders

Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Tim David, Jason Roy, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Little, Waqar Salamkheil, Jayden Seales, Ali Khan, Mark Deyal, Keacy Carty, Terrence Hinds, Nathan Edward, Shaquere Parris, Andries Gous

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Trinbago Knight Riders

Who will win?- Trinbago Knight Riders

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Nicholas Pooran (Trinbago Knight Riders), Tristan Stubbs (St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Sunil Narine (Trinbago Knight Riders), Dominic Drakes (St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots)

Most Sixes – Nicholas Pooran (Trinbago Knight Riders), Tristan Stubbs (St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots)

Player of the Match- Nicholas Pooran (Trinbago Knight Riders)

Team Scores Batting first – Trinbago Knight Riders 165+, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots 160+

Match Handicap: Trinbago Knight Riders

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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