Barbados Royals play Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League 2022 (CPL) Final on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana from 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The Barbados-based franchise have previously won the CPL title in 2014 and 2019. Heading into the CPL 2022 Final, the Royals have lost only two of the 11 games played so far. Barbados Royals convincingly beat Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1, thanks to Rahkeem Cornwall’s all-round performance that helped to seal an 87-run win.
Jamaica Tallawahs were the inaugural Caribbean Premier League champions. They also lifted the title in 2016 and will play their first final since that success. The Tallawahs blazed past the Kings in the Eliminator and followed it with superb batting performance to win Qualifier 2. The Jamaican outfit had finished fourth in the league stage in this edition.
Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Tallawahs CPL 2022 Final odds
Parimatch odds: Barbados Royals: 1.78, Jamaica Tallawahs: 1.97
Betwinner odds: Barbados Royals: 1.86, Jamaica Tallawahs: 1.94
10CRIC odds: Barbados Royals: 1.74, Jamaica Tallawahs: 2.07
1xBet odds: Barbados Royals: 1.88, Jamaica Tallawahs: 1.96
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Tallawahs head-to-head
This fixture has been a closely fought battle between the two teams in the Caribbean Premier League. Jamaica Tallawahs have won on 10 occasions while Barbados Royals have won nine. One game between the sides was abandoned.
Although the Tallawahs won the latest match between the two franchises in the CPL, the Royals emerged victorious in three of the four preceding games.
Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Tallawahs squads
Barbados Royals: Devon Thomas, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Hayden Walsh, Rahkeem Cornwall, Justin Greaves, Corbin Bosch, Obed McCoy, Oshane Thomas, Harry Tector, Joshua Bishop, Nyeem Young, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Ramon Simmonds, Teddy Bishop, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), David Miller (captain), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran.
Jamaica Tallawahs: Rovman Powell (captain), Shamarh Brooks, Kennar Lewis, Sandeep Lamichhane, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Fabian Allen, Brandon King, Migael Pretorious, Chris Green, Raymon Reifer, Amir Jangoo, Jamie Merchant, Nicholson Gordon, Shamar Springer, Kirk McKenzie, Joshua James.
Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Tallawahs probable playing XI
Barbados Royals: Rahkeem Cornwall, Kyle Mayers (captain), Corbin Bosch, Harry Tector, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Najibullah Zadran, Jason Holder, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Obed McCoy, Joshua Bishop, Ramon Simmonds.
Jamaica Tallawahs: Brandon King, Amir Jangoo (wicketkeeper), Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell (captain), Raymon Reifer, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Mohammad Amir, Migael Pretorious, Joshua James.
Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Tallawahs CPL 2022 Final combined fantasy XI
Rahkeem Cornwall, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Imad Wasim (captain), Jason Holder, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Obed McCoy, Joshua Bishop, Mohammad Amir.
Barbados Royals top picks vs Jamaica Tallawahs CPL 2022 Final
Rahkeem Cornwall: The 29-year-old West Indian all-rounder smashed 91 runs and picked up two wickets in Qualifier 1 against Guyana Amazon Warriors, helping the Royals make the Final. Overall, Cornwall has scored 1110 runs and picked up 31 wickets in his T20 career. His explosiveness at the top of the order with the bat, combined with his ability to break partnerships with the ball will be handy for the Royals in the Final.
Kyle Mayers: Royals’ captain scored 26 runs and scalped a wicket in Qualifier 1 of CPL 2022. Mayers is the third-highest run-getter in this edition of the Caribbean Premier League, accumulating 337 runs in 11 matches. Mayers has also picked up seven wickets this season.
Jamaica Tallawahs top picks vs Barbados Royals CPL 2022 Final
Imad Wasim: The Pakistani all-rounder has showcased his bowling prowess in CPL 2022 and is currently the joint-second highest wicket-taker with 16 wickets. Imad Wasim has one of the best economy rates in the campaign, 6.12 in 11 innings, choking the opposition at all stages of the innings. In Qualifier 2, Wasim rose to the occasion with the bat, smashing 41 runs off 15 balls which included four fours and three sixes.
Shamarh Brooks: The West Indian batter has gradually picked up form towards the latter stages of the league. Brooks played a swashbuckling knock in Qualifier 2 and scored 109 runs off only 52 balls to help his team comfortably cross the 200-run mark and set up a massive total. Brooks also scored 47 runs in the Eliminator against St Lucia Kings.
Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Tallawahs CPL 2022 Final prediction
Barbados Royals have been the most consistent side in CPL 2022, finishing atop the league table. They also powered through a difficult Qualifier 1 with their key players displaying great form. The Royals have slightly better odds and a higher win probability in the Final.
Jamaica Tallawahs were the clearly better team in the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 and have peaked going into the Final. The Tallawahs are expected to challenge the Royals for a third CPL title.
Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Tallawahs CPL 2022 Final playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 33°C
Precipitation: 10%
Humidity: 76%
Wind: 14 km/h
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