LBG vs BLD: Leatherback Giants will take on Blue Devils in the first match of the Trinidad T10 Blast 2022 on 26th February at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
Leatherback Giants are one of the most promising teams coming into this tournament. They will be under the leadership of West Indies limited-overs vice-captain Nicholas Pooran who is coming after a memorable run in the T20I series against India. They have a talented squad with several rising stars and are expected to put up a strong performance in the opening game of the season.
On the other hand, Blue Devils have multiple experienced players and several young players in their lineup. Led by Rayad Emrit, they also have the services of the national team players Lendl Simmons and Khary Pierre. Their balance in the lineup is their strength and they will be aiming to bring that to use in the tournament.
Match Details
Match: Leatherback Giants vs Blue Devils, 1st Match
Date & Time: 26th February 2022, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Pitch Report
The wicket at the Brian Lara Stadium is a balanced one. There will be movement on offer for the pacers whereas the spinners could also grip the ball well. The batters can score easily once they settle themselves in. The dew would also play a big role during the second innings.
Weather Report
The temperature in Trinidad is expected to hover around 25 degrees celsius. The weather will be mostly cloudy with a 10% chance of precipitation with humidity being around 81% and wind speed at 5 kmph.
LBG vs BLD Probable Playing XI
Leatherback Giants
Iraq Thomas, Kamil Pooran, Christopher Vincent, Justin Joseph, Shatrughan Rambaran, Terrance Hinds, Nicholas Pooran (c) & (Wk), Namir Suepaul, Ryan Bandoo, Sion Hackett, Stephan Solomon
Blue Devils
Ansil Bhagan, Daniel Osouna, Lendl Simmons, Khary Pierre, Navin Stewart, Rayad Emrit(C), Steven Katwaroo (Wk), Iqwe Craig, Jyd Goolie, Kerwyn Sirju, Shaaron Lewis
LBG vs BLD Dream11 Team
Nicholas Pooran, Lendl Simmons, Kamil Pooran, Iraq Thomas, Rayad Emrit, Khary Pierre, Terrance Hinds, Jyd Goolie, Sion Hackett, Stephan Soloman, Shaaron Lewis
Captain: Nicholas Pooran | Vice-captain: Lendl Simmons
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