After a tremendous season full of great performances, the first knockout challenge awaits for the Trinbago Knight Riders as they will battle the Barbados Royals in the Eliminator as the race to the finale begins. An all-important eliminator game comes for TKR after a string of excellent victories which indeed will be a confidence booster for them. Just a few hours ago, TKR defeated the defending champions on their home turf in a commanding fashion. As they move ahead into this game, they will be filled with a sense of belief to pick up the important win and move one step closer to the ultimate dream. The TKR fans will be eager to see their side succeed in this crucial game and will be raring to support them to their fullest.
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STORY OF THE SEASON
This season has been filled with individual brilliance and team performances for TKR. There have been many times where TKR have been on the backfoot in a game but some or the other individual has stepped up to the occasion and delivered a win for the side. There have been so many heroes for the TKR side throughout the season. The veterans like skipper Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine have displayed their tremendous skills and experience. Under the guidance of the experienced campaigners, TKR’s young guns like Shaqkere Parris, Nathan Edward, Keacy Carty, have also delivered terrific performances and helped the team towards victory. TKR will be picking up the positives from this campaign and will look to build on it in the upcoming knockout games
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
TKR have a tremendous head-to-head record against the Barbados Royals and to add to that they’ve won all of their last 4 games against them in a dominant fashion. This will build a lot of confidence in the TKR side moving forward into this crucial eliminator games. TKR will be looking to make it 5 consecutive wins over Royals as they aim to pick up a statement victory.
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PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Nicholas Pooran
Moving into this crucial game, Nicholas Pooran is one of the most important batter in this TKR batting lineup. His ability to change games at no 3 is second to none and TKR will be hoping to see another Nicky P special in this upcoming encounter. Pooran will come into this game on the back of a tremendous century and a few astonishing knocks and he will aim to continue this good form and help his team towards victory.
Kieron Pollard
Skipper Kieron Pollard has been tremendous with the bat all season long, helping his team towards victory from dire circumstances. Pollard has also rolled his arm over and picked up a few wickets when the team needed it the most. As we move into this game, an in-form Kieron Pollard will be of the utmost importance for TKR and he will be looking to carry forward this form in order to help his team pick up the crucial victory.
