A triple-header action awaits to overpower the Monday Blues on the Cayman Island shores in the Max Sixty League. The fifth game of the ensuing tournament will feature the Boca Raton Trailblazers and the Grand Cayman Jaguars at the Jimmy Powell Oval, West Bay.
While the Trailblazers kicked off the Max Sixty League with a comprehensive win against the Miami Lions, the Jaguars tasted defeat by a huge margin in their first game. The former secured a 25-run victory against the Miami Lions to open their account. Meanwhile, the Jaguars lost to the Caribbean Tigers by 65 runs in a chase of 154-run target.
With two crucial points at stake, let us quickly hover through the pitch report, squads, match prediction, and top players for the upcoming encounter.
Jimmy Powell Oval, West Bay Pitch Report
The surfaces here have suited the teams batting first more often than not. Run-scoring have been comparatively easier in the first innings than in the second innings. While the pacers have gained plenty of assistance, there is some bite for the spinners too. Especially, bowling under lights have been beneficial for the seam bowlers.
GCJ vs CT Squads
Boca Raton Trailblazers Squad in Max Sixty League: David Warner (icon), Beau Webster, Evin Lewis, Peter Hatzoglou, Colin de Grandhomme, Pat Brown, Matthew Calder, Jack Wood, Steven McGiffin, Vriitya Aravind, Jack Jarvis, Jonty Jenner, Jermaine Baker, Romario Edwards, Rahul Garg.
Grand Cayman Jaguars Squad in Max Sixty League: Sikandar Raza (icon players), Alex Hales, Robin Uthappa, Josh Little, Ben Dunk, Mitchell McClenaghan, Jake Lintott, Saif Zaib, Ross Whiteley, Sajid Ahmadzai, Logan van Beek, Dipendra Airee, Mark Watt, Ramoon Sealy, Sam Foster, Patrick Heron.
GCJ vs CT Top Players Predictions
Beau Webster (BRT): The Aussie star bashed 82 runs off 36 balls in their last game of the Max Sixty League, the highest so far in the edition. He is well-known for smacking lusty blows in the middle and lower order. Webster is tall and capable of hitting the deck hard and gaining seam movements. He also scalped a couple of wickets in their latest encounter.
Joshua Little (GCJ): The Irish pacer pocketed a couple of wickets in the last game. He has the ability to take wickets with the new ball as well as draw setbacks into the opposition hut during the slog overs. Little is the only player to have been a part of the recent Indian Premier League seasons set up from Ireland.
Sikandar Raza (GCJ): The all-rounder is the icon player of the Jaguars in the Max Sixty League. Although he hasn’t been in great form with the bat, Raza is one heck of a player in the white ball format. He has the ability to win matches with the bat as well as the ball and can be a valuable asset for the side.
GCJ vs CT Key Players To Watch Out For
- Ben Dunk (GCJ) – role of swashbuckling top-order batter
- Mark Watt – role of left-arm orthodox spinner who often varies the point of release
- Robin Uthappa – role of top or middle-order batter, also an Indian star.
GCJ vs CT Match Predictions
As per the betting odds, the Trailblazers are the favourites to have a better opening stand (1.73) in the Max Sixty League encounter. Also, they’re likely to have an opening stand of more than 22.5 (1.85). Unlike them, the Jaguars have a shaky opening pair and might falter under 18.5 runs (1.85) in the Max Sixty League affair.
GCJ vs CT Winner Prediction
The Jaguars were dreadful in their last game despite being the home side. While they will look to bounce back from the previous result, the Trailblazers are a robust community to be eclipsed in this Max Sixty League. Hence, the Trailblazers are the strong contenders to emerge on the top.
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