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TKR set their sights on a strong comeback against SLK | SLK vs TKR

The Trinbago Knight Riders will battle against the Saint Lucia Kings in a mouth-watering clash. Both teams will be eyeing a comeback after losses in their previous games which makes this a contest to look forward to. TKR came very close to clinching victory against ABF in their last game yet couldn’t get over the line, but they displayed excellent fight all throughout the game. Kieron Pollard and his men will now set out on the field against the Kings to deliver a strong match-winning performance and add two important away game points to their tally.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

TKR have a dominant lead when it comes to head-to-head records against SLK with a record of 16-6 in the 24 matches contested between these two teams. This stat will fill the Knights with confidence of having the edge over the Kings and they will be aiming to better the lead in this upcoming fixture.

PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine is a very important player in this TKR setup with the starts that he provides at the top of the order and his economical spells with the ball. TKR will be hoping that Narine delivers a rollicking start with the bat like he did in their game against SKNP which helped them rack up a huge score.

Kieron Pollard

Skipper Kieron Pollard looked in supreme touch in the last game and will be aiming to delivering another similar performance in this game against SLK as well. Pollard’s role in the middle order at no 5 is the most crucial aspect for TKR with the onus being upon him to continue the aggressive momentum or rescue the team from collapse if any. Skipper Polly will be looking forward to playing a powerful and attacking innings to help his team get the edge over SLK in the important game.