Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs, L T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 17 August 2023

SLK vs JT Match Prediction & Analysis

The countdown is over, and it is the first game of the Caribbean Premier League 2023. The Saint Lucia Kings will take on the defending champions, Jamaica Tallawahs, as both teams look for their first win. The Saint Lucia Kings lost to Tallawahs in the Eliminator game last year and will look to settle scores. The Tallawahs would look to make a perfect start in their title defense.  

It is the first game, and both teams have undergone several changes. Some key players in the two teams will miss this game as they are busy with The Hundred and Lanka Premier League. Past performances would count little in this contest as both sides have a blank slate, and we expect this to be a close contest. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SLK

JT

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Saint Lucia Kings Preview

Faf du Plessis' side had gone down against Jamaica Tallawahs in the Eliminator game last year. The side would look to put this behind them and focus on a good start. They play at their home and shall have the crowds cheering for them. The Kings' skipper would like to see a good show from his senior players.  

Faf du Plessis has a lot of experience and will look to deliver a good start in this game along with the hard-hitting Johnson Charles. Kimani Milues, Roston Chase, and Sikandar Raza are good players and have an important role in the middle order. The side will also look for sins from Jeavor Royal, Roshon Primus, and Matthew Forde toward the end of the innings.  

Alzarri Joseph and Chris Sole must strike early, as the Tallawahs have a strong top order. Peter Hatzoglou had shown good promise last season and has an important role in the middle overs with Jeavor Royal. Sikandar Raza, Roshon Primus, and Forde must do well in the ing role.

Saint Lucia Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis (c), Roston Chase, Johnson Charles (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Kimani Milues, Sikandar Raza, Jeavor Royal, Roshon Primus, Matthew Forde, Peter Hatzoglou, Chris Sole

Saint Lucia Kings Actual Playing XI:

Sikandar Raza, Roshon Primus, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Faf du Plessis, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Kimani Melius, Sean Williams, Peter Hatzoglou, Chris Sole

Jamaica Tallawahs Preview

Brandon King had powered the side to the title last year and has been rightfully appointed captain. Though the side will miss some of their key players in the first few games, they pack a punch with their team strength. King would look to lead from the front and start the season with a win.  

Brandon King is in good form and will look to deliver a good start in this game alongside Shamarh Brooks. The middle order has exciting players, and they will expect a good show from Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, and Jermaine Blackwood. Fabian Allen, Amir Jangoo, and Ben Cutting make it a formidable batting line-up in the lower middle order.  

Mohammad Amir and Chris Green are seasoned cricketers and will look to make inroads with the new ball. Fabian Allen and Hayden Walsh will aim at keeping the scoring rate under check in the middle overs. The side will also expect good spells from Kirk McKenzie, Reifer, and Cutting in the ing role.

Jamaica Tallawahs Predicted Playing XI:

Brandon King (c), Fabian Allen, Amir Jangoo (wk), Chris Green, Mohammad Amir, Hayden Walsh, Raymon Reifer, Kirk McKenzie, Jermaine Blackwood, Shamarh Brooks, Ben Cutting

Jamaica Tallawahs Actual Playing XI:

Amir Jangoo, Kirk McKenzie, Brandon King, Christopher Green, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Shamarh Brooks, Mohammad Amir, Nicholson Gordon, Raymon Reifer, Salman Irshad

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over St Lucia would be overcast on August 17, which is likely to offer some assistance for the fast bowlers. The wicket at this venue has been flat, and batsmen can freely score on the front foot. We have seen big scores here, and the side batting first would target 170 runs on the board to feel confident.

SLK vs JT Pitch Report

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, has been a paradise for batsmen. The smaller boundaries make it easy for the batsmen to hit freely. There is little for the fast bowlers on this surface in normal weather conditions, but the surface's slowness offers a lot for the spinners. 

Toss: To Bowl

It is the season's first game, and we expect the wicket to have something for the bowlers early in the game. Putting up a total on this wicket won't be easy, and hence we expect the side winning the toss to have no hesitation in opting to bowl first.