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Bowling out aside for just 69 in a T20 game is not easy even when the opposition is St Lucia Stars but the Nevis Patriots have managed to pull it off thanks to some amazing show of seam bowling by Sheldon Cottrell. After such a strong win they are unlikely to make multiple changes to their combination.
Coming into Barbados, All-rounder Steve Smith stole the show in their last game against the Tallawahs. First with the bat the Sandpaper King managed to score a brisk 63 with some help from Shai Hope (43).
Then turned the game 180 degrees with his improved leg-spin by picking both of Jamaican openers in the span of 5 balls. Eventually, Jamaica fell short by 2 runs. Expect Steve Smith to bowl more and more (If his post-match conference is to be believed).
Team News:-
The Patriots will be joined by Rassie van der Dussen for the second half of the season as Sandeep Lamicchane is leaving for national duty with Nepal on 26 August.
Van der Dussen is an explosive batsman that has three T20 hundreds in 65 matches.
Hayden Walsh Jr. Walsh is a leg-spinner and middle order batsman who has represented the Leeward Islands in first-class and List A cricket.
- Devon Thomas might not come opening once again but is certainly expected to bat above compared to Pooran So, pick him.
- Steve Smith has suddenly become gold with his leg-spin returning into the picture.
- Amla and Guptill are short of runs since they have arrived and are certainly the ones to watch out for today.
- C Gayle is performing well at the moment while Evin Lewis is just one hit away from getting back into the form.
- Mahmudullah bowled really well which is a huge bonus along with his batting.
- Carlos Brathwaite has been selected for his consistency with the ball.
- S Cottrell could be the real trump card in such conditions.
SKN Squad
Chris Gayle(c), Evin Lewis, Devon Thomas(w), Brandon King, Tom Cooper, Anton Devcich, Mahmudullah, Ben Cutting, Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell, Sandeep Lamichhane, Fabian Allen, Shamarh Brooks, Jeremiah Louis, Alzarri Joseph, Ibrahim Khaleel, Javelle Glen, Hayden Walsh
BAR Squad
Dwayne Smith, Hashim Amla, Martin Guptill, Steven Smith, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran(w), Jason Holder(c), Raymon Reifer, Wahab Riaz, Ashley Nurse, Mohammad Irfan, Roston Chase, Tion Webster, Imran Khan, Shamar Springer, Sunny Sohal, Chemar Holder, Dominic Drakes Playing 11 SKN
Coming into Barbados, All-rounder Steve Smith stole the show in their last game against the Tallawahs. First with the bat the Sandpaper King managed to score a brisk 63 with some help from Shai Hope (43).
Then turned the game 180 degrees with his improved leg-spin by picking both of Jamaican openers in the span of 5 balls. Eventually, Jamaica fell short by 2 runs. Expect Steve Smith to bowl more and more (If his post-match conference is to be believed).
Van der Dussen is an explosive batsman that has three T20 hundreds in 65 matches.
Hayden Walsh Jr. Walsh is a leg-spinner and middle order batsman who has represented the Leeward Islands in first-class and List A cricket.
- Devon Thomas might not come opening once again but is certainly expected to bat above compared to Pooran So, pick him.
- Steve Smith has suddenly become gold with his leg-spin returning into the picture.
- Amla and Guptill are short of runs since they have arrived and are certainly the ones to watch out for today.
- C Gayle is performing well at the moment while Evin Lewis is just one hit away from getting back into the form.
- Mahmudullah bowled really well which is a huge bonus along with his batting.
- Carlos Brathwaite has been selected for his consistency with the ball.
- S Cottrell could be the real trump card in such conditions.
SKN Squad
Chris Gayle(c), Evin Lewis, Devon Thomas(w), Brandon King, Tom Cooper, Anton Devcich, Mahmudullah, Ben Cutting, Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell, Sandeep Lamichhane, Fabian Allen, Shamarh Brooks, Jeremiah Louis, Alzarri Joseph, Ibrahim Khaleel, Javelle Glen, Hayden Walsh
BAR Squad
Dwayne Smith, Hashim Amla, Martin Guptill, Steven Smith, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran(w), Jason Holder(c), Raymon Reifer, Wahab Riaz, Ashley Nurse, Mohammad Irfan, Roston Chase, Tion Webster, Imran Khan, Shamar Springer, Sunny Sohal, Chemar Holder, Dominic Drakes
Evin Lewis, C Gayle, B King, T Cooper/Shamarh Brooks, A Devcich, D Thomas, Mahmudullah, Ben Cutting, Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell, Sandeep Lamichhane Van der Dussen/Hayden Walsh
Playing 11 BAR
D Smith, H Amla, M Guptill, S Smith, S Hope, N Pooran, J Holder, Mahmudullah, Ben Cutting, Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell
D Smith, H Amla, M Guptill, S Smith, S Hope, N Pooran, J Holder, Mahmudullah, Ben Cutting, Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell
Captain and Vice Captain Choice
- D Smith and Evin Lewis ( GL punt for today Match).
- C Gayle, ( Must Have).
- H Amla (Must Have)
- S Smith ( Must Have)
- N Pooran ( GL punt)
- D Thomas Might be one down.
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