Jamaica Tallawahs face St Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League 2022 (CPL) on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana from 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The Tallawahs have been in a slump in the last five matches in CPL 2022, losing on four occasions. The only win in this period came against league leaders Barbados Royals, whom they beat by six runs after an inspired bowling performance by Imad Wasim. Jamaica Tallawahs are currently third on the points table this season with four wins in nine games.
Meanwhile, St Lucia Kings are a position above the Tallawahs in the league table on superior net run rate. The Kings have won thrice in the last five matches, including a thrilling one-run victory against Trinbago Knight Riders. The St Lucia-based franchise finished runners-up in the Caribbean Premier League in the 2020 and 2021 editions.
Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings CPL 2022 odds
10CRIC odds: Jamaica Tallawahs: 1.94, St Lucia Kings: 1.83
Dafabet odds: Jamaica Tallawahs: 1.98, St Lucia Kings: 1.87
Bet365 odds: Jamaica Tallawahs: 1.90, St Lucia Kings: 1.90
1xBet odds: Jamaica Tallawahs: 1.88, St Lucia Kings: 1.95
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings head-to-head
Jamaica Tallawahs have the edge over the St Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League over the years. The Tallawahs have won 11 of the 18 matches between the two franchises, while the Kings have emerged victorious in seven. 12 of the 18 matches have seen the team batting second earn all the points.
In the last five games, the Tallawahs have won on three occasions. However, earlier in this edition, St Lucia Kings got the better of the Jamaica-based outfit by two wickets. Johnson Charles’ quick 62-run knock enabled the Kings to chase down the target of 164 in the final over.
Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings squads
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.
St Lucia Kings: Roston Chase, Johnson Charles (wicketkeeper), Kesrick Williams, Alzarri Joseph, Mark Deyal, Jeavor Royal, Faf du Plessis (captain), Tim David, David Wiese, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matthew Forde, Leroy Lugg, Preston McSween, Larry Edwards, Ackeem Auguste, Rivaldo Clarke, Niroshan Dickwella, Adam Hose.
Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings probable playing XI
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.
St Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis (captain), Johnson Charles (wicketkeeper), Niroshan Dickwella, Adam Hose, Roston Chase, David Wiese, Roshon Primus, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Larry Edward, Kesrick Williams.
Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings combined fantasy XI
Brandon King, Faf du Plessis (captain), Johnson Charles (wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell, David Wiese, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Mohammad Amir, Migael Pretorious, Alzarri Joseph.
Jamaica Tallawahs top picks vs St Lucia Kings CPL 2022
Brandon King: The Tallawahs’ opening batter has been in fine form this season and is the second-highest run-scorer in CPL 2022. King has smashed 326 runs in nine matches, including a swashbuckling 104-run knock in Jamaica’s last match against Guyana Amazon Warriors. King also holds the record for the highest individual score in an innings in CPL history, scoring 132 runs off 72 balls against the Tridents in 2019.
Imad Wasim: The Pakistani cricketer’s all-round abilities have come to the fore this season. Wasim is second on the list of most wickets taken by a Tallawahs player in CPL 2022 with 12 scalps at an economy rate of 6.20. The 33-year-old has also played some useful cameos with the bat in the death overs.
St Lucia Kings top picks vs Jamaica Tallawahs CPL 2022
Faf du Plessis: St Lucia Kings’ captain has held the batting lineup together this season and enabled a good run of results of late. Faf is the team’s top run-getter, overall fourth in the league, scoring 291 runs at an average of 41.57 while striking at 170.17. The South African batter was the Kings’ headline player in the last game, thanks to his 103-run knock which included 10 fours and six sixes.
Alzarri Joseph: The 25-year-old is the leading wicket-taker in the Caribbean Premier League 2022 with 16 wickets. Joseph has been bowling economically all season and has picked a wicket every 13.5 balls. He is the premier strike bowler for the Kings, who was also handy with the bat early in the tournament. Joseph picked up a wicket in the Kings’ previous game against the Tallawahs.
Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings CPL 2022 prediction
Jamaica Tallawahs’ record against St Lucia Kings has been impressive in the Caribbean Premier League. Their key players have been in good form this season, however, the team’s recent form has been poor, giving them a lower win probability in this match.
The odds are slightly in favour of St Lucia Kings, courtesy of the upturn in form in the last few matches. The Kings also beat the Tallawahs earlier in the season and are tipped to have the advantage in the upcoming game.
Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings CPL 2022 playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 32°C
Precipitation: 10%
Humidity: 72%
Wind: 16 km/h
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