Cricket Free Tips | Super50 Cup 2021, Match 14: Barbados vs Jamaica

Barbados will take on Jamaica in the 14th match of the Super50 Cup 2021. For both teams, this will be the most significant match of the competition, as the team that wins this match will qualify the semi-finals. After winning their last games, both teams will come into this match high on trust.

By a significant margin of 173 runs, Barbados won their last game against Windward Islands, while Jamaica beat the Leeward Islands by 6 runs through the D/L method. This would be more of a battle for the quarter-final.

Weather

It will be sunny in Antigua, with the temperature hovering about 27 degrees Celsius and humidity levels at 63%. For this match, there is no risk of precipitation.

Pitch 

The wicket is somewhat slower, and the pitch will benefit the bowlers, especially those with variations. Four were won by the chasing teams in seven D/N matches at this venue.

Both sides have played two games and lost in a D/N rivalry here. As both sides have failed to hunt under the lights, the captain winning the toss would opt to bat first.

Playing XIs:

Barbados 

Jason Holder (c), Shai Hope (wk), Justin Greaves, Shamarh Brooks, Jonathan Carter, Chemar Holder, Nicholas Kirton, Ashley Nurse, Joshua Bishop, Akeem Jordan, Roston Chase

Jamaica 

Rovman Powell (c), Aldane Thomas (wk), Brandon King, Paul Palmer, Andre McCarthy, Jeavor Royal, Fabian Allen, Derval Green, Jamie Merchant, Odean Smith, Javelle Glen

Barbados vs Jamaica Dream 11:

Andre McCarthy (c), Aldane Thomas (wk), Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell, Jonathan Carter, Jason Holder, Derval Green, Jamie Merchant, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, A Jordan

Barbados are big favourites to win this game, especially after the win in their last game. Although the batting has been inconsistent, they have unparalleled compatibility in their squad. All the players here are top players, and they know how to win games.