After a tremendous victory in their previous game, the Trinbago Knight Riders are ready and raring to take on the Barbados Royals in their 4th game. This all-important clash will be a final away game for TKR before they are set for 5 straight home matches. Points on the road are always like gold, and TKR will be aiming to add another 2 important points to their bag as they clash against the in-form Royals. A crunch victory in the previous game has raised the TKR fans excitement and they will be eager to see more exciting action.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
TKR have a firm stranglehold in the head-to-head records with a big lead of 14-9. Even in the previous season, TKR managed to beat the Royals in both the league stage matches comprehensively. Thus, this match-up will fill the Knight Riders with confidence to pick up two more points to their tally.
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PITCH AND GROUND CONDITIONS
The BR-TKR clash will be just the 2nd game played at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Thus, it will be interesting to see how the fresh pitch plays out. This Barbados pitch has a reputation of being a great batting pitch and it will be an exciting contest as two heavyweights in BR and TKR will battle it out for the important win.
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PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Shaqkere Parris
One has to applaud the way young Shaqkere Parris has stepped into the big league. His role at no 3 & 4 has been extremely crucial with him getting runs at a quick pace and being the glue in the batting order. Shaqkere will be hoping to get another important knock under his belt to add to his experience and help TKR towards victory.
Kieron Pollard
Skipper Pollard closed out the previous game and clinched victory for TKR in supreme fashion. His last knock showed why he is one of the greatest players in T20 cricket. Skipper will be aiming to continue taking responsibility lower down the order and being the ever-reliable player that he has always been.
Waqar Salamkheil
Waqar’s mystery with his spin has been extremely impactful for TKR whenever he’s played. His guile and ability to turn the ball both ways helps him trump the greatest of batters. Waqar always has provided TKR with the crucial breakthroughs and he will look to continue doing so as another important game comes up against BR.