Ayub is playing really well but on the other hand, he has not had to face really top fast bowling in this competition. No one is bowling back of a length to him and pegging him on the back foot.

GAW, if they now have a confirmed opener in Nandu, may just possibly have a one weakness in that they may be too comfortable chasing because of their batting line up. I would say that the only real chance against them is if they were to have to bat first as the bowling in this year's CPL has been generally rubbish

In reply to StumpCam


Given his ability, it may simply be that he’s right where he belongs

Gaw needs to move Azam Khan to open with Ayub. That pair will score faster or out. This makes room for Kevin Sinclair.

Bish is correct, Gaw got too much power hitters spending time on the bench. Gaw batsmen should be firing on all cylinders from ball 1.

In reply to googley

it's not optimal strategy to have Paul, Shepherd, Smith, Pretorius bat 4 overs

can they push a bit more?

In reply to doosra

Hope stop opening?

1. Hope
2. Ayub
3. Hety
4. Azam
5. Keemo
6. Shepherd

Kevin, Smith and the others to follow.

In reply to anthonyp

1. Hope
2. Ayub
3. Hetty
4. Azam
5. Keemo
6. Sheppard
7. Pretorius
8. Smith
9. Sinclair
10. Motie
11. Tahir

In reply to Arlo

I would switch Hope and Azam. Hope is ideal for the middle overs, IMHO.

In reply to Arlo

You picking smith?

In reply to googley

I am fine with that switch. But that is the their best XI

In reply to Jumpstart
Based on the squad yes. Don't mean they have to bowl him. The line up have 7 bowlers

In reply to Arlo

True. But he isn’t that consistent with the bat either. Is kinda swing and hope he connects. Ent both them Sinclair boys could bat

In reply to Jumpstart

Who is on the bench that can be tested in the next 2 games?

In reply to googley

Beaton...

In reply to googley


Zazai, Sinclair, Anderson, Beaton.

Yes I know Smith is inconsistent. But based on the squad I would still play him.

In reply to sgtdjones

Beaton is being saved for TKR...to neutralize Mango man

In reply to Arlo

Kevin Sinclair will now play to the end...either replace Smith or come in for Nandu in which case they could send one of the biggies to open or just go Hope or Azam

they have 2 more games to fiddle around a bit

In reply to doosra

You sure about that? Watch them play the same XI again on Saturday

Hope Kevin go to another franchise next year... Because of de way they treated him this season its a big blow to his chances of making the WI t20 squad.

In reply to doosra


Yes, I was just about to edit my last post to say Smith gets drop if they decide to bring back Hemraj to open or stick with Nandu. I don't think Nandu is ready for T20 right now, so I won't play him.

Kevin Sinclair must play.

In reply to Arlo

Nandu is not ready and is just there to get the 5 games in for emerging players...and because this is his last chance I suppose after 2 years they wanted to give him a chance...

it has to be Kevin Sinclair from here on...i'm taking his experience from here on

In reply to anthonyp

well Smith is not even getting to bat...they need more options in the spin department...Kevin can start with the new ball

the man probably happy being a Warrior

i don't think he is in line for the t20 world cup given Chase...

In reply to doosra

Agreed, hence my XI

1. Hope
2. Ayub
3. Hetty
4. Azam
5. Keemo
6. Sheppard
7. Pretorius
8. Smith
9. Kevin
10. Motie
11. Tahir

Unless you want to replace Smith with Junior or Hemraj.

What is the strategy for tonight's game?

I say make changes in the team

2. Win the toss and bat first (again)

In reply to googley

rest all the big boys and don't take trk seriously

In reply to doosra

Why did they sack Kevin Sinclair? He is not with the squad anymore...

Didn't play him for most of the tournament and now they sack him for the Guyana leg.

In reply to anthonyp

he was in the field the other day no?