Tallawahs win toss, ask Trinbago Knight Riders to bat
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Tallawahs have won the toss and decided to bowl first in the 24th Match of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 tournament against leaders Trinbago Knight Riders in the second of their four home games here at Sabina Park on Saturday.
The Tallawahs, who are positioned third on the points table with 10 points, would solidify their place in the play off with a victory tonight, as they seek to join the Knight Riders, who head the six-team standings on 14 points.
Interesting to note, the only blemish on the Knight Riders record in eight games this season was inflicted by the Tallawahs in a six-wicket defeat at Queen’s Park Oval.
Meanwhile, the Tallawahs have made one change to their line up, bringing in young local medium pacer Odean Smith for Pakistani seamer Mohammad Sami.
The Knight Riders have also made one change to their line up, bringing in local star Nikita Miller for Phillip Anderson.
Jamaica Tallawahs Starting X1: Lendl Simmons, Kumar Sangakkara (Capt), Mahmudullah, Glenn Philips, Odean Smith, Rovman Powell, Kesrick Williams, Garey Mathurin, Krishmar Santokie, Jonathon Foo, Andre McCarthy
Trinbago Knight Riders X1: Brendon McCullum, Sunil Narine, Colin Munro, Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin, Dwayne Bravo (Capt), Robbie Frylinck, Javon Searles, Nikita Miller, Ashley Nurse, Ronsford Beaton
