The matches are coming rapidly in Cayman Islands’ Max Sixty League, and match number nine of the tournament will see New York Strikers and Grand Cayman Jaguars lock horns at Jimmy Powell Oval on August 19 at 3:30 PM local time.
The Grand Cayman Jaguars 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. In contrast, the Strikers have won one and lost one of their two games, placing penultimate on the points table with two points from their two matches. Both teams are heading into this contest with a win in their previous one and will aim to continue their winning ways and grab two important points.
Before the contest begins, let us hover through the match prediction, pitch report, and top players for this encounter. 
Jimmy Powell Oval, Caribbean Pitch Report
The pitch at Jimmy Powell Oval has proven favorable for batting, especially during the first innings. As the game progresses, the track tends to slow down, making it challenging for the chasing team. Of the six completed matches on this pitch so far, the team batting first has won four times, while the chasing team has won twice.
NYS vs GCJ Squads
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
Grand Cayman Jaguars Squad in Max Sixty League: Sikandar Raza (icon player), 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
NYS vs GCJ Top Players Predictions
Joshua Little (GCJ): The Irish pacer is a key player for the Jaguars in the Max Sixty League, who usually operates with the new ball. The left-arm pacer has taken six wickets in three innings so far in the Max Sixty League. Little starred with the ball in the Jaguars’ third game, claiming three wickets for 19 runs, and will likely continue his impressive form.
Mitchell Owen (NYS): The right-arm pacer shone with the ball for the Strikers in the curtain-raiser. He has grabbed five wickets in two games so far in the Max Sixty League and is second on the leading wicket-taker list. The young gun will play a pivotal role for the Strikers in curbing the scoring rate at the cue end of the innings.
Isuru Udana (NYS): The Sri Lankan speedster was Player of the Match in the Strikers’ second game for his impressive bowling. Udana has taken four wickets in two innings so far and will aim to continue his dominance and secure a victory for his side.
NYS vs GCJ Key Players To Watch Out For
- Carlos Brathwaite: All-rounder
- Sikandar Raza: All-rounder
- Logan van Beek: Pacer
NYS vs GCJ Match Predictions
Chandrapaul Hemraj and Kennar Lewis struggled to form partnerships in both matches they’ve played, making it likely that the Strikers will lose their first wicket under 16.5 runs (1.85). Conversely, the Jaguars’ openers are expected to score over 17.5 runs (1.85) in this contest. Given the trend of frequent wickets falling in the second innings, the total wickets in this match are expected to exceed 13.5 (1.85). The Odds.
NYS vs GCJ Winner Prediction
Considering the trend at this venue in the ongoing Max Sixty League, the team batting first has a higher chance of winning the match.
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