Jamaica Tallawahs vs. Antigua Hawksbills Prediction

Chris Gayle’s Jamaica Tallawahs got their first setback of the CPL when they were beaten by Trinidad & Tobago by a margin of 13 runs in their fourth game. They have played four matches, won three, lost one whereas their opponents in the forthcoming encounter, Antigua Hawkbills, will be searching for their maiden victory of the event while taking part in the 6^th one.

Players to watch

Chris Gayle will be the key to success for the home side since he is their top scorer with 219 runs comprising one hundred and a fifty. Chadwick Walton, Jermaine Blackwood and Adam Voges must contribute reasonably well for their success. Andre Russell is a useful all-rounder while Rusty Theron, Daniel Vettori and Nikita Miller are bowling perfectly.

Marlon Samuel is the lone fighter of Antigua Hawksbills but he requires a valid support from David Hussey, Ben Dunk, Danza Hyatt and Devon Thomas in the batting department. Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell and Ben Laughlin are working hard with the ball to defend their total.

Time & Venue

Thursday July 31, 2014 @ 19.00 GMT, 14.00 local at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.

Weather

An ideal weather for T20 with the temperatures around 24-29ᵒC.

Toss

Antigua Hawksbills may change the custom of the tournament to bat first if they win the toss

The Pitch

The batsmen can get plenty of runs if they intend to occupy the crease, rush of blood will be beneficial for the bowlers.

Teams

Jamaica Tallwahs – Chris Gayle (C), Chadwick Walton, Owais Shah, Adam Voges, Andre Russell, Jermaine Blackwood, Carlton Baugh, Rusty Theron, Daniel Vettori, Nikita Miller, Jerome Taylor.

Antigua Hawksbills – Marlon Samuels (C), Ben Dunk, Danza Hyatt, Orlando Peters, Devon Thomas, David Hussey, Sheldon Cottrell, Carlos Brathwaite, Miguel Cummins, Brad Hogg, Ben Laughlin.

Prediction

Antigua Hawksbills might taste their first win of the event