JT vs TKR Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Sep 03, 2023
Jamaica Tallawahs and Trinbago Knight Riders will meet for the 17th match of the 2023 Caribbean Premier League. The Tallawahs are the reigning champions and the Knight Riders have the most titles in the history of the tournament.
Trinbago and Jamaica currently occupy third and fourth position, respectively, in this season's six-team standings. Let's see what the betting odds have in store for this match.
Jamaica Tallawahs vs Trinbago Knight Riders head-to-head record
Trinbago have won four of their last five meetings with the Tallawahs. Three of those wins came after batting second. In the 2022 CPL, they beat each other once.
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JT vs TKR Team Previews
Jamaica Tallawahs
Jamaica will go into this match on the back of defeat to Barbados Royals earlier this week. The Tallawahs have now lost two matches in a row and will be eager to avoid a third. The current champions need to get their title defence on track promptly.
Captain Brandon King's promising start to this season's CPL has taken a back seat to consecutive low scores. The arrival of England batter Alex Hales to open alongside King did not work well against the Royals. They'll back themselves collectively and individually to do better this time.
The Tallawahs can be buoyed by wicketkeeper-batter Shamarh Brooks' 78 despite defeat to Barbados - and all-rounder Imad Wasim's ongoing contributions with the bat is making life a bit more straightforward for the middle- to lower-order.
Jamaica went without leg-spinner Hayden Walsh against the Royals and only used five bowlers. Again, they paired spinner Chris Green and seamer Mohammad Amir with the new ball. Amir and Green were relatively solid in combination, but the rest of the bowling resources did not follow suit. This is their opportunity to right those wrongs.
Jamaica Tallawahs Playing 11
Brandon King, Alex Hales, Shamarh Brooks, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Salman Irshad, Mohammad Amir, Kelvin Pitman.
Trinbago Knight Riders
Trinbago have put a fragile start to the 2023 CPL behind them by winning two matches in a row. Success against the Royals and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots bodes well for the Knight Riders, who remain in pursuit of a fifth Caribbean Premier League title.
New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill was immense en route to a century against Barbados earlier this week. Captain Kieron Pollard then put in a characteristically brisk knock through the middle order. It's the resounding ability of big-name players such as Pollard, Guptill and others to deliver on cue that make Trinbago such strong contenders.
Bowling-wise, Afghanistan recruit Waqar Salamkheil is an under-rated spinner and a promising asset for the Knight Riders. The experienced Sunil Narine can't always be relied on to take the bulk of the wickets from spin. Salamkheil has shown himself to be a worth spin partner to Narine.
Of course, Trinbago have the most prolific bowler in the history of T20 cricket. All-rounder Dwayne Bravo's return to the Knight Riders from the Partiots has brought good balance to their bowling line-up. And with fellow seamer Andre Russell bowling as well as he is with the new ball, Trinbago are again well positioned.
Trinbago Knight Riders Playing 11
Martin Guptill, Mark Deyal, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Lorcan Tucker, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Ali Khan, Kadeem Alleyne, Waqar Salamkheil.
JT vs TKR Toss Prediction
The first two matches of the 2023 CPL's Bridgetown leg saw the toss-winning captain opt to bowl first and chase later. The decision brought a victory and defeat for each.
The trend will likely continue, as teams look to pursue rather than set targets. This was largely the approach in Gros Islet and later Basseterre before the tournament moved to Barbados.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
Trinbago totalled has high as 194, while Jamaica posted as low as 160 at the Kensington Oval earlier this season. There is merit to fielding two specialist spinners in these conditions, which can get a bit slower as the match progresses.
The forecast suggests clear skies across Bridgetown this weekend. The rain that threatened earlier in the week looks to be leaving the region. Humidity levels will be characteristically high of Barbados.
JT vs TKR Betting Tips
Momentum counts for a lot in this short format of the game. Trinbago have it. Jamaica don't. The Knight Riders should win this match.
They have several all-rounders, excellent spinners and a power-packed batting order. The composition of their XI is arguably the best among the six teams in this season's CPL.
Bet on Trinbago to win this match at odds of 1.63. They're evidently the favourites. Jamaica are priced as underdogs at 2.50.
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Guptill, Pollard, Bravo, Nicholas Pooran and more - Trinbago have a string of world-class batters. They are a good choice to have the top batter overall in this match.
The 2022 CPL yielded three centurions. Guptill is the only player with a ton this season. The pitch in Bridgetown is still full of runs. This match will include several big-hitting batters capable of converting promising starts to three figures.
The Tallawahs have enjoyed the fine form of Green and Wasim among their spin-bowling ranks. Jamaica also have in-form seamers. The defending champions are good pick to have the top bowler overall in this match.
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