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The Salt Pond Breakers vs Dark View Explorers prediction for the 4th Place Playoff Match of the Vincy Premier League 2025 suggests an exciting clash between two evenly matched teams. The match is set to be played at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, on Monday, 21st April 2025. Both sides are coming off mixed fortunes — Salt Pond Breakers with a victory in the 5th Place Playoff and Dark View Explorers suffering a loss in the Eliminator. Cricketwebs brings you the most accurate match prediction, fantasy tips, and key insights for today’s SPB vs DVE contest.
Table of content
- 1 Match Details
- 2 Team Preview: Salt Pond Breakers (SPB)
- 3 Team Preview: Dark View Explorers (DVE)
- 4 SPB vs DVE Squads
- 5 Probable Playing XI
- 6 Fantasy Team XI Suggestion
- 7 Favourite Team Today: Salt Pond Breakers
- 8 Pitch Report – Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown
- 9 Weather Report
- 10 Broadcast Details
- 11 Score Prediction
- 12 Toss Prediction
- 13 Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
- 14 Share this:
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Match Details
| Match | SPB vs DVE, 4th Place Playoff, Vincy Premier League 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, April 21, 2025 |
| Time | 12:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown |
| Live Stream | Fancode |
Team Preview: Salt Pond Breakers (SPB)
Salt Pond Breakers come into this playoff with renewed momentum, having defeated Fort Charlotte Strikers in the 5th Place Playoff Match by 6 wickets. Their performance showcased a well-rounded team effort.
Their batting was held together by Darron Nedd, who played a game-winning cameo of 39 off 17 balls. Although star batter Haston Jackson fell early, the top and middle order, particularly Romano Pierre and Sunil Ambris, provided crucial contributions.
In the bowling department, Marlon Welcome Goodman continued his form with 2 wickets, along with Jackson. Their bowlers were clinical in the powerplay, which strangled Fort Charlotte early.
Strengths:
- Power hitters in the middle order.
- Consistent wicket-takers in the powerplay.
- Experienced campaigners like Ambris and Johnson.
Weakness:
- Dependency on Nedd and Jackson for explosive batting.
- Can crumble under scoreboard pressure if early wickets fall.
Team Preview: Dark View Explorers (DVE)
Dark View Explorers enter this match after a close loss to Botanical Garden Rangers in the Eliminator. Despite putting up 117 on the board, their bowlers couldn’t contain the opposition in the death overs.
Obus Pienaar, their consistent performer, once again top-scored with 43 runs. He, along with Ethan Gibson, formed a formidable top-order duo. However, the middle-order struggled once they departed.
Their bowling, led by Kemar Smith (11 wickets in the tournament), lacked penetration when it mattered the most. While they’ve shown flashes of brilliance, inconsistency remains their Achilles heel.
Strengths:
- Strong top order with Pienaar and Gibson.
- Kemar Smith’s ability to pick up key wickets.
Weakness:
- Over-reliance on top three for runs.
- Bowling leaks runs under pressure.
SPB vs DVE Squads
🔹 Salt Pond Breakers Squad:
Delorn Johnson (c), Kadeem Alleyne, Shian Brathwaite, Ricarvo Williams, Sunil Ambris, Lindon James, Alston Bobb, Rodrigo Thomas, Daniel McDonald, Romano Pierre, Ryan John, Darron Nedd, Seon Sween, Rickford Walker, Davein Barnum
🔹 Dark View Explorers Squad:
Kesrick Williams (c), Shammon Hooper, Ashley Nurse, Bennitton Stapleton, Tilron Harry, Jonathan Carter, Stephan Pascal, Sealron Williams, Dean Browne, Obus Pienaar, Shamar Springer, Ethan Gibson, Kirton Lavia, Watson Seaton, Jarrell Edwards
Probable Playing XI
Salt Pond Breakers (SPB):
- Haston Jackson
- Sunil Ambris
- Romano Pierre
- Darron Nedd
- Lindon James (wk)
- Delorn Johnson (c)
- Ryan John
- Rodrigo Thomas
- Marlon Welcome Goodman
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Alston Bobb
Dark View Explorers (DVE):
- Obus Pienaar
- Ethan Gibson
- Jonathan Carter
- Shamar Springer
- Shammon Hooper
- Ashley Nurse
- Dean Browne
- Stephan Pascal
- Kemar Smith
- Kesrick Williams (c)
- Bennitton Stapleton
Fantasy Team XI Suggestion
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Lindon James (WK) | Wicket-Keeper |
| Obus Pienaar (C) | Batter |
| Haston Jackson | Batter |
| Ethan Gibson | Batter |
| Sunil Ambris | All-Rounder |
| Darron Nedd (VC) | All-Rounder |
| Ryan John | All-Rounder |
| Marlon Goodman | Bowler |
| Kemar Smith | Bowler |
| Delorn Johnson | Bowler |
| Ashley Nurse | All-Rounder |
🏏 Captain Pick: Obus Pienaar – Top scorer for DVE, consistent performer
🏏 Vice-Captain Pick: Darron Nedd – In-form finisher and handy with the ball
Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team
- Bennitton Stapleton – Inconsistent with the ball and doesn’t contribute much with the bat.
- Seon Sween – Likely to not feature in the playing XI or bat too low to make impact.
Favourite Team Today: Salt Pond Breakers
Why SPB is the favorite?
With recent momentum, power-hitters like Nedd, and consistent bowlers like Goodman, SPB have a more balanced side. They also have experience of chasing under pressure, giving them the edge in crunch situations.
Pitch Report – Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown
The surface at Arnos Vale Ground is batting-friendly, especially in the first innings. However, spinners can extract some grip in the middle overs. Teams batting first should aim for 100+ to be safe, but chasing is not impossible.
- Average First Innings Score: 98
- Ideal Total: 105+
Weather Report
- Condition: Clear skies throughout
- Temperature: Around 30°C
- Rain Chances: 0%
- Humidity: 60%
Great weather for T10 cricket – no rain interruptions expected.
Broadcast Details
- Live Streaming Platform: Fancode (App & Website)
- TV Broadcast: Not available in India
Score Prediction
- If SPB Bat First: 102+
- If DVE Bat First: 95+
Toss Prediction
Winner: Dark View Explorers
Decision: Bat First
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Winner: Salt Pond Breakers will win
Based on recent form, team balance, and explosive batting power in the middle order, SPB are better poised to clinch the 4th Place Playoff and finish the tournament on a high.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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