St Lucia Zouks v St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – 27/08/2020

St Lucia v St Kitts and Nevis – CPL Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Team News, Predictions – 27/08/2020

The Patriots head into this match on the back of their first win of CPL 2020. They defeated the Tridents by six wickets last time out and will be looking to finally gather some momentum.

That won’t be easy against a Zouks side that has enjoyed a fine start to this year’s competition despite defeat against Knight Riders in their previous contest.

Have a look at our in-depth free CPL tips for this contest.

Best Bets:

St Kitts to have the highest opening partnership at 1.80 with 10CRIC

Rayad Emrit to be the top bowler for St Kitts at 4.25 with LeoVegas

Mohammad Nabi to be the top bowler for St Lucia at 4.50 with LeoVegas

St Lucia Zouks v St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Match Preview

It was the Zouks that won the reverse fixture earlier in the tournament with a 10-run success at Brian Lara Stadium.

However, the head-to-head record between these two teams is close, with the Zouks still one behind in the nine games they have played.

Where: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

When: Thursday, 27 August 2020

Start Time: 14:00 GMT (19:30 IST)

Pitch conditions: Bigger scores were expected following the move to Queen’s Park Oval but the games so far have been mixed. Conditions still look conducive to higher totals. So far, it has benefited teams chasing. Taking pace off remains a key tactic and spin is again causing problems.

Weather conditions: The forecast is clear with rain unlikely for this contest. There is a little cloud cover but temperatures are due to be around 32 degrees.

St Lucia Zouks v St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Latest Odds

This match is difficult to call and the bookies are struggling to separate them. Both teams can be backed at 1.90 with 10CRIC ahead of this fixture.

St Lucia Zouks v St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Team News

Evin Lewis has been in fine form for the Patriots and his 60-ball 89 against the Tridents helped them to their first win of CPL 2020.

Finding someone to build a partnership with him will again be key for St Kitts.

The Australian pair of Ben Dunk and Chris Lynn, as well as wicketkeeper-batsman Denesh Ramdin, will have that goal in mind.

Spinner Jon-Russ Jaggesar has taken his chance in the side after being handed his chance following the Patriots’ disappointing start. He initially came in ahead of fast bowler Alzarri Joseph but it was Shelton Cottrell that made way against the Tridents.

The choice of Cottrell or Joseph might be the big decision facing St Kitts for this match, especially with Jaggesar continuing to take wickets.

For the Zouks, Kimani Melius made way for the return of Rakeem Cornwall against the Knight Riders, while young pace ace Chemar Holder kept his place in the side after making his first start the game before. It is likely that Cornwall will keep his place for this one.

St Lucia Zouks vs St Kitts and Nevis – Squads

St Lucia Zouks v St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Betting Tips and Prediction

Momentum is key in T20 cricket and for that reason, it could be worth siding with St Kitts.

They should be buoyed after bagging their first success this season and will be determined to fire themselves back into the play-off picture.

Don’t forget, this game has an array of other markets to look at when betting online.

Back the St Kitts Openers

Looking at the top opening partnership market for this match could be a good idea.

The Zouks have done well at times this season but look a little fragile at the top of the order. Fletcher, Cornwall and Dayal all struggled in the previous game. Needing Roston Chase to knock important runs down the order has been a feature.

For St Kitts, Evin Lewis looks in fine form and it could be worth backing them to have the best opening partnership at 1.80 with 10CRIC.

With Chris Lynn alongside Lewis, they should have enough to land this bet.

Skipper Emrit to Take Wickets

Rayad Emrit started CPL 2020 in fine form with the ball despite having to see his team lose their opening fixtures.

He’s in the top five wicket-takers of this year’s tournament with seven wickets in the first four matches

His ability to take the pace off and bowl variation will be useful and his price of 4.25 with LeoVegas is appealing.

Mohammad Nabi to Cause St Kitts Problems

Mohammad Nabi has been a real threat so far and he can take more wickets here.

St Kitts have had a habit of getting a little bogged down and his economical bowling could put the pressure on. Don’t be surprised to see the Patriots being forced to take him on at some stage.

His price of 4.50 with LeoVegas looks decent value.

Don’t forget to check out our round-up of best bet selections for this clash.