CPL 2023 Match 20, Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Match Preview, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Predicted XI, Fantasy Tips, and Live Streaming Details

Get ready for an exciting clash as the Trinbago Knight Riders face off against the Barbados Royals in Match 20 of the Caribbean Premier League 2023. The showdown is scheduled for September 6, 2023, at 07:00 pm local time at the iconic Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, translating to an early morning kick-off at 4:30 am IST on September 7.

Trinbago Knight Riders and Barbados Royals Match Preview

Currently occupying the third spot in the standings, the Knight Riders, under the captaincy of Kieron Pollard, have amassed seven points in the ongoing tournament. Their net run rate stands at an impressive +0.973, a result of their triumphant performance in three out of six matches.

In their recent encounter, however, the Knight Riders faced a setback when they succumbed to a six-wicket defeat at the hands of the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Despite posting a competitive total of 172 for eight, their bowling unit faltered, allowing the Warriors to successfully chase down the target with five balls remaining.

As for the Royals, captained by Rovman Powell, they find themselves in fourth place in the table, also with seven points. Their net run rate, though, reflects a different story, standing at -1.970, due to three victories out of seven matches. Their upcoming match follows a convincing win over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, where they emerged victorious by eight wickets.

The standout moment of their recent victory was Rahkeem Cornwall’s breathtaking performance, as he notched up a century in just 45 balls. This remarkable effort propelled the Royals to chase down an imposing target of 221 with 11 balls to spare. Captain Powell also made a valuable contribution, amassing 49 runs from 26 deliveries, featuring five boundaries and three sixes.

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Weather Report

Weather conditions in Port of Spain for the Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals match appear promising, with no anticipated rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 29 degrees Celsius.

Trinbago Knight Riders and Barbados Royals Pitch Report

The pitch at the Port of Spain venue has proven to be favorable for batsmen, making it advisable for teams to choose to field after winning the toss.

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Predicted XI

Trinbago Knight Riders: Martin Guptill, Mark Deyal, Nicholas Pooran, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Ali Khan, Terrance Hinds, Waqar Salamkheil

Barbados Royals: Rahkeem Cornwall, Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze, Laurie Evans, Rovman Powell (c), Jason Holder, Carlos Brathwaite, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke (wk), Roelof van der Merwe, Qais Ahmad

Dream11 Team for Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals

Wicketkeeper (WK): Lorcan Tucker

Captain (C): Kieron Pollard

Batters: Martin Guptill, Nicholas Pooran, Laurie Evans

Bowlers: Sunil Narine, Ali Khan, Qais Ahmad

All-rounders: Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall

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