Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals Preview & Prediction | 2024 Caribbean Premier League | League Stage
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Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are still yet to record their first win of the Caribbean Premier League, building up the pressure on them ahead of this showdown against Barbados Royals.
DATE & TIME: Sunday September 1st 2024: UK – 3:00pm / US ET – 10:00am / US PT – 7:00am
VENUE: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, West Indies
WEATHER: Dry, sunny and extremely hot with temperatures at well over 30c.
HOW TO WATCH: USA – Willow & Willow Extra / UK – TNT Sports
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ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FALCONS FORM: CONSECUTIVE DEFEATS A BIG WORRY
After losing by just the one wicket in the opening game of the tournament vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons were then beaten on the following day by Guyana Amazon Warriors, leaving them still pointless heading into their third match of the tournament.
BARBADOS ROYALS FORM: A SIGNIFICANTLY STRONGER 2024 EXPECTED
Barbados Royals had a 2023 campaign to forget, missing the play-offs entirely with a fifth-place finish. The only way should be up for a side with plenty of international stars on paper both from West Indies and the rest of the world.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FALCONS BETTING ANALYSIS
Despite their negative results, one player who has emerge from his side’s opening two games with significant credit is bowler Shamar Springer. The right-arm pacer has gained six wickets already for the Falcons, backing up his four-wicket-haul in the first match with two more scalps last time out. Back him to maintain his recent form and finish against Barbados Royals as Antigua & Barbuda Falcons’ top bowler.
BARBADOS ROYALS BETTING ANALYSIS
Being able to call upon a player of Quinton de Kock’s class at the top of the order immediately puts Barbados Royals in a position of strength heading into this contest. The South African is an expert reader of a match and can balance aggression with control depending on the situation. He’s certainly worthy of investment via the ‘Batter Match Runs’ market to accrue a score of over 25.5 here.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FALCONS VS BARBADOS ROYALS EXPERT PREDICTION
In a short-form franchise tournament with a fast turnover of fixtures, it’s very difficult to turn things around if you start badly. Unfortunately for the Falcons, this is exactly what has transpired with them. Results haven’t gone their way and they are in danger of spiralling into an extended slump, with confidence likely to be low within their squad.
With that in mind, this serves as a huge opportunity for Barbados Royals to capitalise and put the woes of last season firmly behind them. They boast the players to make a real tilt for the title this year and are worth backing to extend the Falcons’ losing run.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FALCONS VS BARBADOS ROYALS TOP TIP: BARBADOS ROYALS TO WIN
