Match Preview – 4th Match VPL 4: Dark View Explorers vs Fort Charlotte Strikers

Last year’s runner up is up against the new and improved Fort Charlotte Strikers. Both teams have an intriguing rivalry, with none really having the upper hand over the next. Explorers however have a star studded team to chose from – so much so that it’s tough for anyone to predict what their batting line up would be like.

In The Spotlight

Explorers batting would be in the spotlight. A team so heavy on batting that they can afford to hit out from ball one and not attempt to stop. Their team is packed with spinners and lacking a bit in the fast bowling department. However, they do have the services of Darius Martin this time, who last featured in the 1st edition of the VPL. Martin is one of the most outstanding fast bowlers in St Vincent and the Grenadines and may just be the missing piece in the Explorers armoury.

Strikers on the other hand have one of the best bowling line up in the tournament. A perfect balance of pace of spin and they would be confident that they can defend any total or restrict their opposition to par totals. Their batting is heavily reliant on Miles Bascombe and they will be out to prove that they can have contributions from the others. Joshua James will be vital to the Strikers, packing power with the batting and able to bowl some heavy balls.

Form Guide

Dark View Explorers: L W L
Fort Charlotte Strikers: L W W

Weather

The weather is set to be mostly sunny with little chance of rain.

Pitch Conditions

The pitch looks to be in excellent shape for batting.

Probable XI

Dark View Explorers: Lindon James, Deron Greaves, Shaman Hooper, Dean Browne, Romano Pierre, Alick Athanaze, Sealron Williams, Luke Wilson, Tilron Harry, Aleon Caesar, Darius Martin

Fort Charlotte Strikers: Miles Bascombe, Cosmus Hackshaw, Sealroy Williams, Donwell Hector, Christroy John, Kirton Lavia, Joshua James, Javid Harry, Ray Jordan, Preston McSween, Rasheed Fredericks