South Castries Lions vs Mon Repos Stars, St Lucia T10 Blast
South Castries Lions finish the second group stage with the same match in which they started the first round, as they look to bounce back from a rare defeat when they take on Mon Repos Stars. The match takes place at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on July 5 and the live action starts at 12:00 local time.
Without Sammy or Johnson Charles, South Castries Lions only narrowly beat Mon Repos Stars when they first met – Kester Charlermagne’s brilliant last over making the difference. They suffered their first defeat – after five straight wins – last time out, however – finishing on 80/3 in reply to Gros Islet Cannon Blasters’ 88/3.
Mon Repos Stars bounced back from the defeat when these teams last met, winning all of their other group games, but they have lost twice in the second round. After their own defeat to the Cannon Blasters, Sadrack Descartes took all six wickets as they restricted Central Castries to 98/6. In reply, however, they could only reach 90/7.
South Castries Lions vs Mon Repos Stars Live streaming
Live streaming: FanCode
Toss Prediction
Both teams were asked to bowl first last time out, so South Castries may wish to bat first again as they did when these teams last met.
Weather Report
Hot and sunny conditions with a few clouds and a warm breeze means the forecast remains unchanged in St Lucia… for now.
Pitch Condition
The Darren Sammy Cricket Ground has held its form well and remains a good batting track with a good pace to it.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for South Castries Lions vs Mon Repos Stars, Dream 11 St Lucia T10 Blast.
South Castries Team News & Playing 11
SCL Team News
Despite defeat last time out, South Castries Lions have found a settled XI and may continue with that same starting line-up.
SCL Key Players
- Kester Charlemagne: Key to win when these teams last met, thanks to his superb final over, he has taken nine wickets in total in the tournament.
- Johnson Charles: Less of an impact last time out, but the big-hitting West Indian opener has showed plenty of the form that makes him so revered in the shorter formats.
- Tonius Simon: Batting at number three, he hit 36* from 22 balls last time out but just could not get them over the line. He is a handy bowler too.
SCL Team Form
South Castries Lions won five in a row at the start of this tournament, starting with their win against Mon Repos Stars and kicking on from there. They finally lost last time out, however, when they were set 89 to beat Gros Islet Cannon Blasters – a good bowling effort considering the Cannon Blasters’ form – but could only reach 80/3 in reply.
South Castries Predicted Playing 11
Johnson Charles (wk), Alex Antoine, Tonius Simon, Kester Charlermagne, Collinus Callendar, Kemron Charles, Xavier Gabriel, Malcolm Monrose, Daren Sammy (c), Daniel Baptiste, Tarrick Edward
Mon Repos Stars Team News & Playing 11
MRS Team News
Dichege Henry did not bowl or bat despite keeping his place last time out, and he could be one of the players who may miss out this time – he was very expensive with the ball in the previous game.
MRS Key Players
- Sabinus Emmanuel: While Shervin Charles’ form has dried up alongside him at the top of the order, he has continued to churn out runs – adding 23 more to his tally last time out.
- Kevin Augustin: The all-rounder has picked up a few wickets in the first over of games, and while he made no impact last time out – with bat or ball – his record shows what he is capable of.
- Sadrack Descartes: Took all six wickets last time out, including four in the first four balls of the final over, to finish with figures of 6-8. He also bats up the order.
MRS Team Form
Mon Repos Stars’ only defeat in the first group stage was against South Castries Lions but they have lost both matches in the second round now. After defeat to Gros Islet Cannon Blasters first up, Sadrack Descartes gave them a fighting chance against Central Castries last time out – taking four wickets in four balls in the final over. Chasing 99 to win, however, they could only reach 90/7.
Mon Repos Stars Predicted Playing 11
Shervin Charles, Sabinus Emmanuel (wk), Mervin Wells, Kevin Augustin, Rohan Lesmond, Keon Gaston, Sadrack Descartes, Hazel Charlery, Evanus Emmanuel, Kendal Samuel, Garey Mathurin
South Castries vs Mon Repos Stars Betting Odds
South Castries Lions are 1.40 favourites with Betway to win their final group game. Mon Repos Stars are 2.87 outsiders with Betway.
🏆 South Castries vs Mon Repos Stars Prediction
South Castries Lions lost for the first time last time out, but they can bounce back ahead of the semi-finals.
Jul 05, 2020
22:00 IST / 16:30 GMT
Darren Sammy Stadium - Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
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