BBP vs LIT Match Preview

The 8th match of the WIBL 2025 league will feature Barbados Pelicans against Leeward Islands Thunder. Barbados Pelicans is currently at 3rd position in league standings, having won 1 out of 2 matches. Leeward Islands Thunder, on its other hand, is ranked last, having lost 1 of its 1 matches. This match is expected to be a close one, with Barbados Pelicans' strong batting lineup facing Leeward Islands Thunder's defensive bowling attack.

BBP vs LIT Match Details 

Barbados Pelicans vs Leeward Islands Thunder – 8th Match, WIBL 2025

Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba

Date & Time: 01st May 2025 at 04:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

BBP vs LIT Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	194
Avg 2nd inn score	189
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

BBP vs LIT Pitch Report

The pitch is dry and hard, offering assistance to bowlers with seam movement and variable bounce. It is challenging for batsmen, but it favours bowlers.

BBP vs LIT Weather Report

It is going to be a clear evening in Tarouba, partly cloudy skies with a high of 32°C and a gentle breeze of 15 km/h.  

BBP vs LIT Last Five Matches

BBP ( Barbados Pelicans )	W L
LIT ( Leeward Islands Thunder )	L

BBP vs LIT Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	LIT Won	BBP Won	Tie	NR
Overall	0	0	0	0	0
Last 5	0	0	0	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

BBP vs LIT Probable Playing XIs:

Barbados Pelicans Probable Playing XIs

Leeward Islands Thunder Probable Playing XIs

Ramaal Lewis(C), Kirk McKenzie, Jeavor Royal, Tamarie Redwood, Andrew Rambaran, Zion Brathwaite, Jordan Johnson, Anthony Dacres, Govasta Edmond, Leroy Lugg, Deethmar Anderson(WK)

Topmost Picks for BBP vs LIT Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Barbados Pelicans

• Joshua James – Joshua James is the leading run scorer for Barbados Pelicans, scoring 39 runs in the last matches with a strike rate of 195.86.
• Johann Layne –  Johann Layne is the leading wicket-taker for Barbados Pelicans, taking 2 wickets in the last matches with an economy of 1.75.

Top Picks – Leeward Islands Thunder

• Jordan Johnson – Jordan Johnson is the leading run scorer for Leeward Islands Thunder, scoring 40 runs in the last matches with a strike rate of 88.86. 
• Jeavor Royal –  Jeavor Royal is the leading wicket-taker for Leeward Islands Thunder, taking 2 wickets in the last matches with an economy of 3.75.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BBP vs LIT Dream11 Team:

Joshua Da Silva, Jyd Goolie, Kirk McKenzie(VC), Leroy Lugg, Jeavor Royal, Mikkel Govia, Navin Bidaisee(C), Johann Layne, Andrew Rambaran, Joshua James, Tamarie Redwood

WIBL 2025 BBP vs LIT Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Navin Bidaisee, Tamarie Redwood

Vice-captain – Kirk McKenzie, Joshua James

BBP vs LIT Probable Winners:

Barbados Pelicans is expected to win the 07th match of the WIBL 2025 League versus the Leeward Islands Thunder. Their powerful batting lineup, which has consistently delivered, is expected to pose a significant challenge to the Leeward Islands Thunder' bowling attack. Barbados Pelicans' adaptability to different situations, combined with their league experience, will give them an advantage over their opponents. Leeward Islands Thunder, on the other hand, will need to work on their answering and bowling to counter Barbados Pelicans' potent batting. Considering the team combination, Barbados Pelicans is expected to win this match.