TKR aim to finish the league stage on a high as they battle GAW | TKR vs GAW Match Preview
The Trinbago Knight Riders have one last challenge in their way in the form of the Guyana Amazon Warriors before they move into the knockout stages. This upcoming clash is extremely crucial for TKR with a top 2 qualification spot on the line. A win in this game will ensure the Knight Riders to finish in the top 2 which will provide the extra advantage to the team. After a terrific win in their previous game, TKR will be ready and raring to face GAW and put on another strong performance to pick up the crucial win.
STORY OF THE SEASON
A couple of thrilling victories, a few dominant performances and a bunch of special memories - This season has been one to remember for TKR. Different heroes have stepped up at different occasions to help TKR pick up important victories. Be it Akeal’s crucial breakthroughs, Pollard clutch innings, Russell & David’s monstrous sixes, Waqar’s mastery with the spin or Pooran’s dominant innings - this season has had it all. As TKR move to the climax of this season, their all-round performances will fill them with immense confidence and they will be raring to go into the final phases of their quest to glory.
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Akeal Hosein
Akeal Hosein has become a revelation with the new ball and has picked up wickets in the powerplay almost every time he’s bowled. His skill with the ball has helped TKR pick up early advantage and his role is extremely crucial. Akeal will be hoping to deliver yet another impressive performance to get the advantage for his team in the upcoming encounter.
Waqar Salamkheil
Waqar has been one of TKR’s biggest strengths and has evolved into becoming a bonafide wicket taker. As the TKR bandwagon moves to Guyana, Waqar will play an important role in the bowling unit with pitches being spin friendly. He alongside Sunil Narine and Akeal Hosein will be a deadly trio on the Guyana pitch and TKR management will be hoping for Waqar to keep his wicket taking form going which will take TKR closer to a win.