SLK vs SNP Match Preview
Formulate a championship Dream11 Team. Create a formidable lineup by striking the perfect balance between aggressive batters, pressure-tested bowlers and adaptable all-rounders. Set the tone with explosive players who can dominate the opposition, excel in high-stakes situations with bowlers who can deliver under pressure and add depth and versatility with players who can excel in multiple roles. By combining these elements, you'll craft a well-rounded and competitive Dream11 team that's poised for success.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa was a key batter for the Galle Marvels, who ended as runners-up in this year's LPL. The left-handed batter secured 236 runs with a high score of 82 in LPL 2024.
Khary Pierre will want to show discipline and ice-cold composure to prove difficult to get away against the Patriots. Pierre has taken 57 T20 wickets in his career with an economy rate just over seven.
19-year-old Noor Ahmad has burst onto the CPL 2024 scene with six wickets in his first three games. He took back-to-back three-fers against the Falcons and Amazon Warriors.
Anrich Nortje will want to pick up wickets in clusters. His CPL 2024 season has brought him ten wickets in six games. His best bowling figures this season of three for 35 came in his previous game against the Falcons.
Wanindu Hasaranga showed his class in the T20 format, despite it all going in vain in a tight loss to the Falcons. The Sri Lankan all-rounder combined his batting and bowling skills to score a quickfire 23 runs off 14 balls and take bowling figures of four for 16 in four overs.
Weather Report
The weather in St Lucia will largely feature rain showers throughout the week. There is a 35 percent chance of showers on matchday. The forecasted temperatures will be hot and humid.
Pitch Report
The only time the fast bowlers may be in the game, is in the powerplay of the first innings. Damp conditions may offer early assistance before the pitch flattens out into a batter's dream wicket.
Notable stats
Batter's paradise
The previous game between the Kings and Patriots produced 403 runs in just under 38 overs. That run tally was the highest match aggregate of runs in matches between the two teams.
Team News
There is no injury news about the St Lucia Kings. Sherfane Rutherford will be unavailable for the Patriots for personal reasons. Kyle Mayers could be in doubt because of a possible hamstring injury. Joshua Da Silva could feature in his first game of the tournament.
SLK vs SNP Probable 11
SLK Playing 11
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Johnson Charles
- Ackeem Auguste
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Roston Chase
- Tim Seifert (Wk)
- David Wiese
- Matthew Forde
- Alzarri Joseph
- Noor Ahmad
- Khary Pierre
SNP Playing 11
- Evin Lewis
- Andre Fletcher (C)
- Rilee Rossouw
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Mikyle Louis
- Joshua Da Silva
- Dominic Drakes
- Josh Clarkson
- Veerasammy Permaul
- Ashmead Nedd
- Anrich Nortje
Dream11 Prediction
The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will be looking to spoil the party with a strong performance. With home conditions and the head-to-head favouring them, the St Lucia Kings are slight favorites. The St Lucia Kings will likely win the second encounter between the sides this season.
Top Picks
Bhanuka Rajapaksa: His exploits on the T20 franchise circuit have provided him international opportunities. He has not disappointed for Sri Lanka, having scored 678 T20I runs with three half-centuries.
Wanindu Hasaranga: The all-rounder is lethal in the shortest format of the game. Hasaranga has the double of 2270 runs and 273 wickets in T20s. His best bowling figures are an outrageous six for nine which he took for B-Love Kandy in 2023.
Noor Ahmad: The Afghan spin bowler has gained prior experience of T20 success in the Americas. He took nine wickets in four games for the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket 2024.
SLK vs SNP Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher (C), Tim Seifert
Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mikyle Louis
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), David Wiese
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad, Khary Pierre, Anrich Nortje
