The Max Sixty League, a cricket festival in the Cayman Islands, is in full stride. Match eleven of the inaugural event will see the New York Strikers and Boca Raton Trailblazers face off at Jimmy Powell Oval on August 21 at 11:15 AM local time.
The Boca Raton Trailblazers have won one game, lost one, and had one match abandoned due to rain in their three games. They are third on the points table with three points from as many matches. On the other hand, the Strikers have won one and lost two of their three games, placing penultimate on the points table with two points from their three matches. Both teams are heading into this contest with a defeat in their previous one and will aim to return to the winning ways and grab two important points.
Ahead of this contest, let us go through the match prediction, pitch report, and top players.
Jimmy Powell Oval, Caribbean Pitch Report
The pitch at Jimmy Powell Oval favored the bowlers on the third day of the event, indicating batters need to adapt to the conditions. All three games on the third day were won by the chasing teams, making bowling first a strategic choice.
NYS vs BRT 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
New York Strikers Squad in Max Sixty League: Thisara Perera (icon), Sunil Narine, Isuru Udana, Carlos Brathwaite, Ambati Rayudu, Denesh Ramdin, Josh Brown, Mitchell Owen, Ansh Patel, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Brandon McMullen, Kendel Fleming, Troy Taylor, Akshay Naidoo, Alessandro Morris, Muhammad Waseem
NYS vs BRT Top Players Predictions
Beau Webster (BRT): The 30-year-old batter is having a dream season on the ongoing Max Sixty League, topping the leading run-scorer list. He has accumulated 148 runs in three innings at an impressive strike rate of 192.21, including two half-centuries. He will strive to continue his merry ways in the tournament.
Isuru Udana (NYS): The Sri Lankan speedster is renowned for his bowling prowess but has also contributed some valuable runs for the Strikers. Udana has taken four wickets in three innings so far, and in the previous game, he smashed an unbeaten 25 off just 10 balls, showcasing his hitting skills at the tail end of the innings. The Strikers might consider promoting Udana up the batting order and encouraging him to play with fearless intent.
David Warner (BRT): The Aussie veteran has shown promise in the Max Sixty League but has yet to deliver a big score. However, if he finds his rhythm, he can be a nightmare for bowlers with his aggressive style of play. Warner has scored 69 runs in three innings, with an 18-ball 38 being his highest in the competition.
NYS vs BRT Key Players To Watch Out For
- Colin Munro: Top-order batter
- Thisara Perera: All-rounder
- Collin de Grandhomme: All-rounder
NYS vs BRT Match Predictions
Beau Webster and David Warner have performed well so far in the event, and if they lead the innings for the Trailblazers, they are likely to score over 20.5 runs (1.85) for the first wicket. Conversely, the Strikers are more likely to lose their first wicket inside 17.5 runs (1.85). The Odds.
NYS vs BRT Winner Prediction
Both teams are eager to get back to winning ways and climb up the points table. Given the trend on the third day, the chasing team may have a slight advantage in this contest.
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