Eliminator.. ..TKR vs Royals 7pm...TKR will bat first

TKR's eliminator vs Royals


Trinbago won by 30 runs.....27-Sep-2024

Trinbago won by 2 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)..13-Sep-2024

Trinbago won by 42 runs...06-Sep-2023

Trinbago won by 133 runs...30-Aug-2023

Royals won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)....13-Sep-2022

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High-flying TKR favourites against Royals, Kings look to breach Amazon Warriors' fortress

Eliminator: Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals

Though Nicholas Pooran's barnstorming century was not enough for Trinbago Knight Riders to secure a top-two slot, they can draw some positives from their win in the final league match of CPL 2024. Despite the injury-enforced absence of Sunil Narine and despite being the last team to play in the Guyana leg, TKR managed to breach fortress Providence this season.It remains to be seen whether Narine has recovered enough to return in the playoffs. TKR also had to contend with injuries to Andre Russell and Dwayne Bravo - who has now retired from all cricket - at various points during the season. This has left Kieron Pollard scrambling for options - Tim David, for example, bowled with the new ball when TKR last met Barbados Royals in Tarouba last week. If Narine isn't fit yet, will TKR run the risk of handing local offspinner Bryan Charles a T20 debut in a knockout game? All eyes will be on Pooran once again. He's already had a record-breaking year - his 2160 runs in 2024 is already the most by a batter in a calendar year in T20 cricket - and he's now two sixes away from surpassing Chris Gayle's sixes tally in the CPL. His familiarity with the Providence pitch, having played for and captained Amazon Warriors in the past, could serve TKR well.

As for Royals, their run has mirrored that of their parent franchise - Rajasthan Royals - in the IPL. After having been the early pace-setters with five wins in their first six games, they ran out of gas and lost four in a row. Captain Rovman Powell's batting struggles - 137 runs in eight innings at an average of 22.83 and strike rate of 117.09 - haven't helped. That strike rate drops to 91.66 against spin. The South Africa pair of Quinton de Kock, who is currently the highest run-getter this season, and David Miller will have to do the heavy-lifting with the bat. Royals' bowling attack looks in much healthier shape with Maheesh Theekshana, Keshav Maharaj, Naveen-ul-Haq and Jason Holder all doing the job for them at different stages. Unless Royals' batters back up their bowling, TKR are favourites to make it 3-0 against them this season.

In reply to sgtdjones

That beat down was hard to process…Barbados will avenge.

Pollard on TKR's eliminator vs Royals: If you blink, you're out

TRINBAGO Knight Riders will battle Barbados Royals in the eliminator to stay alive in the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at Guyana National Stadium, in Providence, Guyana on October 1 at 7 pm.
TKR ended the preliminary phase with a convincing 74-run win over Guyana Amazon Warriors on September 29. Despite the crushing win, TKR missed out on a top-two playoff spot. TKR finished third and Royals ended fourth after the preliminary phase. First-placed Amazon Warriors will play second-placed St Lucia Kings in qualifier one on October 2 at 7 pm. The winner advances to the final on October 6. The loser of qualifier one will play the winner of the eliminator on October 4 at 7 pm in qualifier two with the winning team moving on to the final.

In a TV post-match interview after TKR defeated Amazon Warriors, TKR captain Kieron Pollard said there is no room for any slip-up at this stage of the tournament.“This is the opportunity now where as you make a mistake and you blink you out. If you lose that’s it,” Pollard said. Speaking in a media conference on September 30, Pollard said qualifying for the playoffs was the aim when the tournament bowled off.

“From a Knight Riders perspective, in a tournament (when) you start you want to qualify (for the playoffs),” he said. “I think that was a step in the right direction. We have been battling a lot of injuries in our camp, but kudos to the guys the way they came out each and every time to perform under that sort of pressure, where from a selection perspective we were never quite sure who will be on the park.” Spinner Sunil Narine missed the last few games due to injury and against the Kings on September 24, Dwayne Bravo got injured while fielding. Bravo announced his retirement from cricket two days later.

“NOW’S THE TIME’
TKR take aim at Royals in CPL Eliminator

IT’S crunch time in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League and Trinbago Knight Riders’ top batter Nicholas Pooran says that now is the time for himself and his team-mates to step up for the team.

TKR finished their group stage campaign in the T20 tournament with a big 74-run victory over hosts and defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors at Providence in Guyana on Sunday night. But the effort was not enough to help them finish higher than third and avoid having to face the Barbados Royals this evening from 7 p.m. in an Eliminator, the losers exiting the tournament.

“Three teams finishing on 14 points, it goes to show the strength of the other teams in the tournament as well as the cricket that has been played, and we just looking forward to the most important part of the tournament, which is the playoffs,” TKR captain Kieron Pollard said yesterday at a pre-playoffs media conference.

In reply to Raskil



Oh really....hmmmmm well another beat dong on the way tonite ...

In reply to sgtdjones

Rather than TRK vs Royal.....

It's....Pooran vs Quinton de kock.....

Both teams are overly dependent on these two players....

In reply to Onionman0

100 %

In reply to Onionman0

Theekshana to Pooran
Narine to DeKock

key matchups

Licks tonight for any over confident players

Tears for fans

In reply to Halliwell

You have given up on Rowley and TKR ...

As a turncoat, you are a supporter of GAW...

TKR fans are not talking to you....

In reply to Onionman0

I understand that both teams count on the players you mentioned ,

But it also depends on the 10 others to put their best effort into the game.

In conclusion, the better of both 10 wins...

Googley, I didn't use AI...

It all depends on Cornwall tonight!
Spin is king.

Alick didn’t give me much FL points yet.

In reply to Raskil

In T&T we play a lot of spin in FC games....

pooo, and the bash bros will moider him...

Not to concerned, Rasky?

I made a phone call after the GAW v TKR match…based on feedback, there will be a Limacol booth at Providence. Please let all Trinis know this service is available to them tonight.

In reply to Raskil

We dont need Limacol..we gats Angostura...

Its better than that cheap stuff..

Gotta keep it away from Halliwell before he drinks it..

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Narps are you joining us tonight...

Halliwell having his second power nap...

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BR wins and bat...34%

TKR win and bat ....34%

BR win and bowl...13%

TKR win and bowl....19%

Who will win the match:

BR ....39%

TKR ....61%

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Once teams reach the knockout stages, they strive to punch above their weight, but even a minor lapse in concentration and complacency can come back to haunt them. These star-studded teams are well aware of the risks and understand how errors can compound, meaning they will need to bring their A-game to stay alive in the CPL 2024 season. A loss would send one of these teams packing, while a win will secure them one more game in Qualifier 2. Toss and team updates are coming shortly, so stay tuned.


Trinbago Knight Riders have won the toss and decided to bat

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Barbados Royals will need to put up a concerted team effort to beat the heavyweights and ensure they don't let pressure get the better of them, regardless of the reputations of their opponents.


For the Royals, Proteas star Quinton de Kock must step up and put a hefty price on his wicket. They will also rely on Kadeem Alleyne to respond with aggression, while the lower middle order, comprising Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell, and David Miller, should be prepared to rescue the team in case of a top-order collapse. BR has a balanced bowling attack featuring Jason Holder, Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Keshav Maharaj, providing them with the quality needed to topple any opponent on their day.

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TKR fought valiantly and nearly snatched a top-two spot from the Warriors in their last game, but now they'll have to take the longer route to reach the final. Nicholas Pooran has been in red-hot form and often transforms into a powerhouse during high-octane knockout contests. He delivered a spectacular performance in the 30th match and will look to maintain his fine touch. The spin attack, comprising Motie and Waqar, is lethal and could give nightmares to opposing batters. Akeal Hosein will do his thing unfazed by the enormity of the situation, as he is an utterly professional player looking to take early wickets and stymie the run flow. He will be key for TKR.

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Trinbago Knight Riders come into this match with winning momentum, having secured two consecutive victories, most importantly against table-toppers Guyana Amazon Warriors in their last group stage fixture. They definitely have form on their side, finishing the group stage with an impressive seven wins and only three defeats, ending Round 1 with 14 points. In contrast, it's a different story for Barbados Royals, who have lost four games in a row before entering the playoffs. However, they will be keen to put past performances behind them, knowing that a win at this stage is what truly matters. Royals finished the group stage with five wins and five losses, ending up with 10 points.

Teams

Trinbago Knight Riders:

JJ Roy, SP Narine, N Pooran†, KU Carty, KA Pollard*, AD Russell, TH David, AJ Hosein, CJ Jordan, Waqar Salamkheil, T Hinds


Barbados Royals:

Q de Kock†, RRS Cornwall, K Alleyne, A Athanaze, R Powell*, DA Miller, JO Holder, OC McCoy, M Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq, RR Simmonds

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6:15pm: Howdy Do! Welcome to ESPNcricinfo's live coverage of the Eliminator between Barbados Royals and Trinbago Knight Riders. The stars have gathered at Providence for what promises to be an epic showdown!

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