This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for Match 5 of the CPL 2021 between Jamaica Tallawahs and Barbados Royals that is scheduled to take place on the 29th of August 2021.
The Jamaica Tallawahs led by Rovman Powell have started the tournament with a firing performance in the opening game. The team posted a marvelous total of 255 against Saint Lucia Kings and won the match by 120 runs. Andre Russell smashed the fastest fifty in the history of CPL (in 14 balls), both openers (47 and 48), and Haider Ali (45) also played valuable knocks for their team. In the bowling department, Migael Pretorius bowled a match-winning spell as the pacer picked 4/32 and sealed the victory for Tallawahs.
Barbados Royals, on the other hand, faced defeat of 21 runs against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their opening game. While bowling first, Oshane Thomas bowled an impressive spell (3/22) and Mohammad Amir also bowled an economical spell (1/20) for the Royals. While chasing 175 in the second inning, except Shai Hope (44) no other batsman scored big runs as the team was short by 21 runs.
Match Details
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Pitch and Weather: The pitch of St Kitts has been neutral so far in this tournament. Both batsmen and bowlers found some assistance from the wickets. We can expect a high-scoring contest between these two sides by looking at their batting power-house. However, spinners can come into the game during the second inning of the match. The weather should be clear throughout the match as no rain is expected during match hours. The temperature will be around 21°C on match day at St Kitts.
Date & Time: August 29, 12 AM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Jamaica Tallawahs had a massive victory in the last game so they are unlikely to make any changes in the playing XI. Their batting order showed brilliance with the bat as four batters went past 40 runs mark against the Kings. Andrew Russell was brilliant with his all-rounder skills as he scored the fastest fifty in the league and also picked one wicket in the second inning. In the bowling department, Pretorius picked four wickets and Imran Khan also picked three so they looked very settled at this moment as far as bowling is concerned.
Barbados Royals don’t have many options on the bench as they are also likely to field the same XI in this match. Glenn Phillips will open for the Royals along with Johnson Charles. Shai Hope will bat at number three, he is the most consistent batsman on the side. In the middle order, Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder will be the key batsmen. In the bowling department, Mohammad Amir will be the leading pace bowler along with Holder and Oshane Thomas. Hayden Walsh and Ashley Nurse will hold the spin bowling department for the Royals.
Jamaica Tallawahs
Chandwick Walton(WK), Kennar Lewis, Haider Ali, Rovman Powell(c), Andrew Russell, Carlos Braithwaite, Miguel Pretorius, Shamarh Brooks, Chris Green, Veerasammy Permaul, Imran Khan
Barbados Royals
Johnson Charles, Glenn Philippe, Shai Hope(WK), Raymon Reifer, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder(c), Thisara Perera, Hayden Walsh, Ashley Nurse, Mohammad Amir, Sheldon Cottrell
Match Prediction
Jamaica Tallawahs are in terrific touch from their first match of the season. On the other hand, Barbados Royals faced defeat in their last game. By looking at the strengths of the teams and current form, Jamaica Tallawahs will start as favorites to win this match.
Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Kennar Lewis has provided a brilliant start at the top with his 48 runs in 21 runs. Haider Ali also played a match-winning knock for Jamaica Tallawahs and showed why he was picked in the side. The skipper Rovman Powell scored 38 runs with the bat and also bowled a couple of overs. So he can give more points in the fantasy XI. Another player who can be selected is Glenn Phillips who is a fine batting talent from NZ and one of the highest run-scorers in the last season.
Wicket-Keepers: Chandwick Walton scored 47 runs in the first match and he will also give points with his glove-work. Shai Hope is an obvious pick by looking at his form and ability in the white- all cricket. He scored 44 runs in the last game for the Royals.
All-rounders: Andrew Russell is an automatic choice as far as all-rounders are concerned. He gave a man-of-the-match performance in the opening game for Tallawahs. Jason Holder who performed with both bat and ball can be selected as the second all-rounder in the fantasy XI for this match.
Bowlers: Oshane Thomas picked three wickets and was also able to deceive the batsman with his new ball skills. Mohammad Amir can be picked as the second bowling option as he produced another terrific spell in the last match. Miguel Pretorius had an impressive game against Saint Lucia Kings as the pacer finished his spell with figures of 4/32 in his four overs.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: Kennar Lewis, Haider Ali, Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell, Chandwick Walton, Shai Hope, Jason Holder(VC), Andrew Russell(c), Mohammad Amir, Oshane Thomas, Miguel Pretorius.
Captain – Andrew Russell
Andrew Russell has scored the fastest fifty in the CPL against Kings and he will also give points with his bowling so he is a good option to captain in this match.
Vice-Captain – Jason Holder
Jason Holder is one of the finest all-rounders in this league, so he can be picked as vice-captain in this match.