The matches are coming thick and fast in Cayman Islands’ Max Sixty League, and match number six of the event will see Caribbean Tigers and Miami Lions go head-to-head at Jimmy Powell Oval on August 19 at 3:30 PM local time.
Both sides have had contrasting starts to the Max Sixty season. The Tigers have won both their matches so far, while the Lions have suffered defeats in both. George Munsey’s Tigers delivered a brilliant batting performance in their previous game, hammering 153 runs in 10 overs. They then restricted the Grand Cayman Jaguars to 88/8 in 10 overs, winning by a massive margin of 65 runs. The Tigers will aim to continue their impressive form and extend their winning streak to three matches.
On the other hand, the Lions faced a humiliating defeat at the hands of the New York Strikers in the first game of day two. Batting first, Ravi Bopara’s Lions were bundled out for a paltry 52 runs in nine overs. In response, the Strikers chased down the target with 11 balls and 5 wickets to spare. The Miami side is eager to open their winning account in the Max Sixty League.
Before the contest begins, let us go through the match prediction, pitch report, and top players for this encounter.
Jimmy Powell Oval, Caribbean Pitch Report
The pitch used on the second day of the game appeared sluggish, causing the batters to struggle to score freely. A total of 15 wickets fell in the first match of the day, with all dismissals in the favor of pacers. This suggests that the pitch offers significant assistance to fast bowlers, and batters will need to settle at the crease before attempting big shots.
CT vs ML Squads
Miami Lions Squad in Max Sixty League: Ravi Bopara (icon), Corey Anderson, Joe Burns, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jack Prestwidge, Chadwick Walton, Jonathan Carter, Gerhard Erasmus, Rohit Paudel, Unmukt Chand, Conroy Wright, Mark Taylor, Mohan Manivannan, Asghar Afghan
Caribbean Tigers Squad in Max Sixty League: Chris Lynn (icon), Josh Brown, Nick Hobson, Andrew Tye, Suranga Lakmal, Kobe Herft, Ashley Nurse, Patrick Dooley, Cameron Hemp, George Munsey, Brad Currie, Thomas J Draca, Sacha De-Alwis, Romeo Dunka, Antwan Ifill
CT vs ML Top Players Predictions
Josh Brown (CT): The 30-year-old batter smashed a scintillating 56 off just 23 balls in the Tigers’ second game. The aggressive Aussie can dismantle any bowling attack with his aggressive style of play, making him a crucial player for the Tigers in this contest as well.
Nick Hobson (CT): The Aussie was the Player of the Match in the Tigers’ previous game. He has hammered an unbeaten 40 runs off just 12 balls and propelled his team’s score to over 150 runs in 10 overs. He will likely continue his merry ways against the Lions.
Gerhard Erasmus (ML): The Namibian all-rounder showed promise in the Lions’ inaugural match, scoring 24 runs off 12 balls and taking a couple of wickets. However, he struggled in the next game, managing only four runs and failing to claim any wickets. The 29-year-old will be eager to regain his rhythm in this contest and help his side secure their first victory in the Max Sixty League.
CT vs ML Players To Watch Out For
- Andrew Tye – Pacer
- George Munsey – Middle order batter
- Chadwick Walton – Wicket-keeper batter
CT vs ML Match Predictions
The pitch looked a bit difficult for the batters on the second day, and the total runs in this match are expected to remain under 225.5 runs (1.85). Josh Brown and Nick Hobson looked in sublime touch in the previous game, and both are expected to carry their momentum and score over 16.5 (1.85) and 18.5 runs (1.85), respectively. The Odds.
CT vs ML Winner Prediction
The Caribbean Tigers have outplayed their opponents in both of their games, while the Miami Lions are on a two-match losing streak. Given the current form of both teams, the Tigers are likely to prevail in this contest.
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