Caribbean Premier League Tips Matches 31 and 32: Don't miss 80/1 top-bat bet chance

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Ed Hawkins previews Guyana Amazon Warriors v St Lucia Kings and Barbados Tridents v St Kitts & Nevis Patriots as the play-off races comes to a close

 


Guyana Amazon Warriors v St Lucia Kings CPL Tips

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Thursday 10 September, 00:00
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Guyana Amazon Warriors have lost their 100% record following a strangely insipid performance against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, who remain top.

The result does not harm Guyana's chances and they remain guaranteed to finish in the top two. The threat is a loss of momentum and confidence., They will want to keep the pedal to the floor against St Lucia Kings, who can book a play-off spot with a win.

Kings have lost their last two, losing form at the wrong time. They have suffered heavy defeats by eight wickets against Tridents and by 137 runs against Patriots. Batting collapses were to blame as they posted only 138 against Tridents and were rolled for just 98 against Patriots.

It is not hugely surprising. They are over-reliant on Tim Seifert, who remains in fine touch. But there is almost no-one else to strike fear into the hearts of the opposition. As stated before, John Campbell and Charith Asalanka at Nos 3 and 4 is a disaster of recruitment.

For that reason we fear for Kings against a Guyana bowling unit which has been, up until defeat by Falcons, strong. There have been hints of struggle against spin (four of their six wickets lost against tridents were to tweak) and in Providence they could be tested.

Guyana are expected to win the game but Sportsbook prices on total kings runs at around the 151.5 mark for unders players is a strong option. Guyana will likely go off no better than 1.608/13 on the Exchange so this is an easier way to play. Any shift in that Guyana match price in-play to the 1.834/5 mark should be snaffled. Defeats at home are collector items.


Barbados Tridents v St Kitts & Nevis Patriots CPL Tips

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Friday 11 September 00:00
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Patriots' late charge for a play-off spot will come to an end if they lose to Tridents in Bridgetown. The hosts are not in a must-win situation with three games to play knowing that two should be enough.

The good news for Patriots is that Tridents are without Mujeeb Ur Rahmann, who has left the tournament for Afghanistan duty. George Linde, the South African, is likely to take his place but may need time to find some rhythm. There is little to worry about in the Tridents batting line-up with Brandon King out of form and possible replacement Kadeem Alleyne confirmed as missing the rest of the competition.

Tridents' best batter is Quinton de Kock but for some bizarre reason they're not utilising him properly. De Kock already has a ton already this term but is down at No 4. Why not put him in the opening slot to ensure he can bat for the longest time for maximum damage?

With doubts about the Tridents batting persisting and the Bridgetown square now taking significant traffic, there is a wrong price on a lower-order batter stealing a top-bat win. Gudakesh Motie is nowhere near a 80/181.00 bet on ability and his worth an interest. Thirty-odd could be enough to win the market.


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Ed Hawkins

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