CPL 2021: 5 IPL players to watch out Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders: The ninth edition of the Caribbean Premier League will get underway on August 26 where Guyana Amazon Warriors will lock horns with Trinbago Knight Riders at Warner Park, Basseterre. Ahead of the mouth-watering contest between the two sides, we look at the five IPL players to watch out for in the upcoming contest.
Nicholas Pooran
The left-handed power hitter, Nicholas Pooran plays for Punjab Kings in the IPL. The top-order batsman, Pooran is known for his big hits and fine fielding. He was in fine touch for the Punjab team in the last season where he averaged 35.30. He will be a player to watch out for Trinbago Knight Riders in the tournament opener.
Imran Tahir
The leg spinner, Tahir plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He is known for his economical bowling and returned with an economy of 6.90 in the previous IPL season. His deceptive bowling makes him an interesting watch and fans would be waiting to see him in Guyana Amazon Warriors jersey in the first match.
Sunil Narine
CPL 2021: The allrounder for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, Narine can be a boon to Trinbago Knight Riders. He can smash big hits and can bat at various positions. Further, he is quite deceptive with the ball and returned with an economy of 7.00 with three wickets in the four matches he played for the side. He can show a similar for in CPL’s first match and would be an interesting watch.
Kieron Pollard
The allrounder of Mumbai Indians in the IPL, Kieron Pollard is a complete player in the shortest format of the game. He was exceptional in IPL 2021 where he smashed 168 in seven matches and took three scalps. His cricketing skills make him an interesting watch for Trinbago Knight Riders in the opening contest.
Shimron Hetmyer
The left-handed batsman of Delhi Capitals in the IPL, Hetmyer has given his services as a key batsman for the side. In IPL 2021 he returned with an average of 84 in the six matches he played for DC in the season. He is a crucial player to watch out for Guyana Amazon Warriors as his big hits garners a lot of attention.
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