An epic clash against the Kings awaits, as TKR aim to continue the winning route | TKR vs SLK Match Preview
Just a day after a tremendous victory over SKNP, the Trinbago Knight Riders are all set to get back on the field and battle the St Lucia Kings. The last time these two sides met, TKR claimed a thrilling victory in Kings’ home and the Knight Riders will be looking forward to replicating a similar performance to add two more points to their tally. Both teams are coming off convincing wins and are looking forward to seal the top 2 spot as the race to the finale intensifies. The TKR fans will yet again take to the stadium to celebrate and support their favourite knights and paint the stadium red.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
When it comes to head-to-head records TKR are levels above the Kings with a huge lead. TKR have also been successful to win 3 out the last 5 games they’ve played against SLK. These statistics will fill the Knight Riders with a lot of confidence and they will be aiming to better these numbers in the upcoming clash.
PITCH & GROUND CONDITIONS
As seen in the previous game here, the pitch here at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium is conducive to batting. However, with this game being a day game, it will be interesting to see how the pitch plays out. One can expect it to get slower as the game progresses with the spinners coming into play much more than the previous fixture. Both teams will need to assess the conditions quickly and lay out their plans accordingly.
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Jason Roy
Jason Roy at the top of the order is an X-factor every team craves for. His aggressive intent and tremendous ball-striking abilities are best suited for a lineup like TKR. His innings in the last game just illustrated his potential and Jason will be aiming to take this good form into the next game and help TKR towards victory.
Chris Jordan
Chris Jordan has walked into this TKR lineup and taken responsibility of bowling the crucial overs with ease. His pairing with the legendary DJ Bravo has helped TKR create a cushion for the other bowlers with these two holding the fort in the death. The TKR management will be hoping that Jordan continues bowling those economical spells and helping the team towards victory.
In conclusion, this top of the table clash will see two of the in-form teams do battle at the iconic Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium in Trinidad. TKR will be aiming to pick up this win and build their confidence as they aim to defeat the table-toppers and move up to the top of the table. A mouth-watering clash awaits us in Tarouba!