Vieux Fort North Raiders vs Central Castries Mindhood Dream 11 St Lucia T10 Blast
Vieux Fort North Raiders take on Central Castries Mindhood in the final first-round match of the 2020 Dream 11 St Lucia T10 Blast. The match at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, on July 2 starts at 14:00 local time and the winner will join Gros Islet Cannon Blasters in qualifying for the next round.
The North Raiders suffered a crushing defeat to the Cannon Blasters in their first match but they have won two in a row since then to give them a chance of a top-two finish in this group. Most recently, Ricky Hippolyte took 3-14 in an eight-wicket win against Babonneau Leatherbacks.
Central Castries Mindhood, meanwhile, had Jamaal James’ own 3-14 to thank as they kept their nerve in a five-run win against Laborie Bay Royals. James bowled the crucial last over, conceding just five runs from it.
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Toss Prediction
Vieux Fort North Raiders have fielded first each time and could look to do the same once again.
Weather Report
Hot and humid with a few clouds about and a warm breeze, the weather has not changed much in this tournament.
Pitch Condition
The pitch has not changed much either – hard, fast and full of runs.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Vieux Fort North Raiders vs Central Castries Mindhood (Dream 11 St Lucia T10 Blast).
Vieux Fort North Team News & Playing 11
VFNR Team News
Vieux Fort North Raiders could stick with the same team that beat the Leatherbacks last time out, having favoured a consistent line-up so far.
VFNR Key Players
- Junior Peter: Scores of 45* and 23* have helped the North Raiders to victories in each of the last two matches.
- Shem Paul: A half-century in the first game means he now plays the pinch-hitting role at number three and he hit three boundaries in his eight-ball innings to tick things along last time.
- Ricky Hippolyte: Bowled well last time out to finish with figures of 3-14 from his two overs to slam the brakes on at the death.
VFNR Team Form
Vieux Fort North Raiders have put an opening-game thrashing behind them to win both matches since. They chased 83 to beat Laborie Bay Royals by six wickets in the first of those, and they only lost two wickets in pursuit of the same target against Babonneau Leatherbacks last time out.
Vieux Fort North Predicted Playing 11
Junior Peter (wk), Jevin Isidore (c), Al Prince, David Naitram, Curtly Johnny, Travis Gifford, Ernell Sextius, Jermain Harding, Shem Paul, Ricky Hippolyte, Garvey Mitchel
Central Castries Team News & Playing 11
CCMH Team News
Central Castries were unchanged from their opening win but were on the receiving end of their own heavy defeat last time out. The question now is whether to keep faith with the side that played so well first up.
CCMH Key Players
- Ackeem Auguste: Yet to deliver on his exciting potential in the shortest format, but his two-day performances prove his batting class.
- Stephen Naitram: Has hit ten fours and six sixes so far, on his way to 88 runs – including a half-century – from his three innings so far.
- Dillon John: Wickets against the Cannon Blasters and figures of 0-9 opening the bowling last time out prove his value.
CCMH Team Form
Central Castries, led by Stephen Naitram’s half-century, thrashed Babonneau Leatherbacks in their first game. They suffered a 33-run defeat to Gros Islet Cannon Blasters in the second, despite taming their batting, but bounced back last time out. Jamaal James (3-13) was key with the ball, bowling an excellent last over as they defended 93/9 to win by five runs.
Central Castries Predicted Playing 11
Stephen Naitram (c), Gaspard Prospere (wk), Keddy Lesporis, Alleyn Prospere, Ackeem Auguste, Johneel Eugene, Keygan Arnold, Tyler Sookwa, Jamaal James, Jaden Elibox, Dillan John
🏆 Vieux Fort North vs Central Castries Prediction
With two wins apiece, Central Castries Mindhood and Vieux Fort North Raiders have everything to play for. Central Castries could grab the win though, after some strong batting so far.
Jul 03, 2020
00:00 IST / 5:30 GMT
Darren Sammy Stadium - Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
St Lucia T10 Blast 
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