CPL 2024 Eliminator Match TKR vs BR: Now it’s time for the Eliminator match in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The match will be played between the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and the Barbados Royals (BR). The match will be played at Providence Stadium, Guyana on October 2 at 4:30 AM IST.
As you all know that the Eliminator match means that this losing team will be eliminated from the tournament. Hence, the match is crucial for both the teams. Teams will try their best to win. The Trinbago Knight Riders are already doing better this season, while the Barbados Royals need to find their rhythm in this match.
TKR vs BR: Head-to-Head
If we talk about the last 10 matches, TKR has won 6 matches against BR while BR has won only 2 matches. This figure shows that TKR is in a strong position psychologically in this tie.
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Team Status
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR): TKR have done well in recent matches. They have got great batsmen like Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran. De Kock has shown his power with 434 runs in 10 matches, while Pooran has scored 413 runs. The form of these two batsmen will be very important for their team.
Among the bowlers of the team, Waqar Salamkhil and Maheesh Theekshana have performed brilliantly by taking 15-15 wickets. Apart from this, Sunil Narine has also made his place with 11 wickets. This balance of bowling and batting gives strength to TKR.
Barbados Royals (BR): Barbados Royals, on the other hand, have had a disappointing run in recent matches. They have lost four of their last five games. Apart from Quinton de Kock, they don’t have any other batsman who can score runs consistently.
However, among their bowlers, Maheesh Theekshana has done well with 15 wickets. But, the team needs the batsmen to support their bowlers.
Top Batters:
- Quinton de Kock (BR): 434 runs
- Nicholas Pooran (TKR): 413 runs
- Keacy Carty (TKR): 246 runs
Top Bowlers:
- Waqar Salamkheil (TKR): 15 wickets
- Maheesh Theekshana (BR): 15 wickets
- Sunil Narine (TKR): 11 wickets
Trinbago Knight Riders Probable Playing XI
Squads: Keacy Carty, Jason Roy, Mark Deyal, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tim David, Shaqkere Parris, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Little, Akeal Hosein, Waqar Salamkheil, Ali Khan, Jayden Seales, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Terrance Hinds, Nathan Edwards
Barbados Royals: Probable Playing XI
Squads: David Miller, Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell, Alick Athanaze, Rivaldo Clarke, Kevin Wickham, Naveen ul Haq, Obed McCoy, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Ramon Simmonds, Isai Thorne, Nathan Sealy, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Nyeem Young, Kadeem Alleyne, Dunith Wellalage.
TKR vs BR: Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at Providence Stadium is usually helpful for the fast bowlers. He averages 151 in the first innings and 136 in the second. Spin bowlers also get help on this pitch, so teams will have to keep that in mind in their strategy.
Talking about the weather, there is a possibility of rain during the day and the humidity can remain between 78-84%, while the temperature will be around 28 degrees Celsius.
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Dream11 Prediction
TKR vs BR Dream11 Prediction: Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have the edge due to their recent good form and a strong batting lineup, which includes in-form players like Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran. Their bowling, which is equipped with good bowlers like Waqar Salamkhil and Maheesh Theekshana, is also strong.
Barbados Royals (BR), on the other hand, are trying to bounce back after losses in the last four matches but they have young talents who can turn the game around. If the BR bowlers get TKR’s key batsmen out early and perform well in batting, they can win the match.
