CPL 2024 Match 28: TKR vs BR Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Report

On September 28, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Barbados Royals (BR) will square off in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024.

The Knight Riders, headed by Kieron Pollard, have had a disappointing season thus far; with 10 points, they are ranked fourth in the standings. The Trinbago-based team has a negative Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.087 after eight games played, winning five of them. The team recently suffered a crushing 80-run defeat at the hands of the top-ranked St Lucia Kings.

CPL 2024 Match 28 Prediction:

In the meantime, Rovman Powell's Royals have so far experienced a comparable tale. The Royals have won five of their ten games played and are currently ranked third with a positive NRR of 0.277. However, the team's performance has declined recently as they have dropped their last three games. It's interesting to note that Trinbago prevailed in their previous meeting between these two teams, winning by a slim margin of two wickets. 

Head to Head: 

Pitch Report:

It is anticipated that the surface at Brian Lara Stadium will aid hitters in playing their shots. Spinners may be used during the middle overs. The teams have not encountered any issues either bowling or batting first in the two games played at this location this season. At this location, the team that wins the toss will attempt to bowl first and pursue the target afterwards.

Trinbago Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:

Jason Roy, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (w), Tim David, Kieron Pollard (c), Chris Jordan, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Waqar Salamkheil, and John David.

Barbados Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Quinton de Kock (w), Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder, David Miller, Rivaldo Clarke, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Kadeem Alleyne.

Best Players of The Match:

Predicted Winner:

The Trinbago Knight Riders have defeated the Barbados Royals in their previous three meetings. Despite having recently suffered a severe setback, they possess the will to immediately turn things around. The Barbados Royals, on the other hand, have suffered three straight losses and appear to have lost their way. Quinton de Kock is their main batting option at the moment. In light of both teams' current performances, Trinbago Knight Riders are the clear favourite to win this matchup.

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