The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) are set to take on the Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) in the sixth match of CPL 2024 at the iconic Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The Falcons will be grinding really hard to break their winless streaks despite their performance in the three matches which they have consecutively lost.
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, located in North Sound, Antigua, has hosted three matches so far with an average score of 159 in CPL 2024. Unlike the more batsman-friendly Warner Park in St. Kitts, this pitch has offered a balanced challenge to both bowlers and batters. Bowlers have found success here, but patient and calculated batting can also yield high scores.
Tactically, whichever team captain wins the toss should elect to field, with the winning percentage of the team who wins the toss being approximately 66.67%. The first inning has a greater score margin than the second, by 10 to 15 runs.
For the Saint Lucia Kings, Bhanuka Rajapaksa had a great start and an unbeaten 68 off 35 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes in his last match against the Patriots. Needless to say, his batting will determine the match’s output and how many runs the Falcons will need to chase.
Since the pitch condition at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium will be better, Alzarri Joseph, who is playing for Saint Lucia Kings, could be a great threat to the opposition team, as he is an exceptional player who specialises in pace and bounce. In his previous match against the Patriots, he had an outstanding outing as they could only score 44 runs over four overs and went wickless.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) still need to register a win in their block, but this match could be a game-changer, and they might look forward to ending this losing streak while taking down the Kings.
One of the important players for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons would be Jewel Andrews, who has had a great start this season. In his previous match, he hit a one-half century with a striking rate of 144.00 and an average of 54.00.
While we look at the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons bowlers, seeing the pitch conditions, Shamar Springer can have a great time bowling. He has taken six wickets with a strike of 10.00.
As these two teams prepare to face off, all eyes will be on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium to see which side can capitalise on the conditions.
Team Lineups:
- Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Kofi James, Fakhar Zaman, Sam Billings (w), Jewel Andrews, Imad Wasim, Shamar Springer, Chris Green (c), Fabian Allen, Roshon Primus, Hayden Walsh, Mohammad Amir, Justin Greaves, Jahmar Hamilton, Brandon King, Joshua James, Teddy Bishop, Kelvin Pitman.
- Saint Lucia Kings: Johnson Charles, Faf du Plessis (c), Ackeem Auguste, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert (w), David Wiese, Mikkel Govia, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Noor Ahmad, McKenny Clarke, Sadrack Descarte, Johann Jeremiah, Khari Campbell, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre.
