TKR look to deliver a roaring comeback as they battle against the Barbados Royals | TKR vs BR Match Preview
It has been a roller coaster of a ride for TKR in this year’s CPL so far, where they’ve shown terrific grit and passion for the game, won games from tough situations and also had a few dominant victories. As they move forward towards the knockout stages, TKR will now be looking forward to delivering complete performances as a team and make the most of their final 2 home games. Their next challenge was against the Royals, the team they won a thriller at the Kensington Oval where Terrence Hinds finished it off in style. TKR will be eyeing a more solid victory than before and will be raring to dominate the proceedings as they inch closer to this terrific contest. The TKR fans will be on their feet, turning the BLCA Stadium into a sea of Red and supporting their favourite team.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
A dominant 15-9 lead in the head-to-head record must feed into the confidence of the TKR side who are aiming to deliver a roaring comeback. TKR will be looking to do one better to the already dominant record and move up to top 2 in the points table.
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR:
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is due for a big innings. Last season he delivered an astonishing century against the Royals which was filled with beautiful strokes and powerful ball-striking. Nicky P will be eyeing another big innings to help TKR make a strong comeback.
Tim David
Tim David has become an important facet in the TKR batting group and his role in the middle order is to ensure the scoreboard keeps ticking. His immense talent of finishing games is going to be crucial for the batting lineup and TKR will be hoping that David comes good in this crucial upcoming fixture.
With that being said, the bigger picture remains of finishing in the top 2 for TKR. A top 2 finish ensures an extra chance to play in the finale and it’ll be of the utmost importance for TKR to pick up the win in the upcoming game and continue their way forward to the goal of finishing top 2. A lot to play in Tarouba as the TKR-BR clash inches closer.