Kyle Mayers

GSL T20 2025: CS vs RAN Prediction– Match 10, Who will win today?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:46:23 GMT

Rangpur Riders have shown excellent form in this tournament, winning all their matches and booking their spot in the final of the Global Super League 2025.

On the other hand, Central Stags have secured just one victory and have been eliminated from the tournament.

CS vs RAN Match Details

Date: July 17th, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Live Streaming: Fancode

CS vs RAN Weather Report

Clear weather

Also Read: ECS T10 Germany 2025: SKB vs BBS Prediction– Match 18, Who will win today?

Top Batters CS vs RAN

Kyle Mayers (RAN) - 130 runs in this tournament
Tom Bruce (CS) - 97 runs in this tournament
Iftikhar Ahmed (CS) - 81 runs in this tournament

Top Bowler CS vs RAN

Khaled Ahmed (RAN) - 10 wickets in this tournament
Angus Schaw (CS) - 6 wickets in this tournament
Blair Tickner (CS) - 5 wickets in this tournament

CS vs RAN Recent Performance

Rangpur Riders	W	W	W	L	L
Central Stags	W	L	L	W	W

CS vs RAN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If CS bats first

First Innings score prediction- CS is expected to score 125-130 runs
Result prediction- RAN will win the match by 6 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If RAN bats first

First Innings score prediction- RAN is expected to score 155- 160 runs.
Result prediction- RAN will win the match by 25-30 Runs

CS vs RAN Predicted Playing XI

Rangpur Riders (RAN) Playing XI

Ibrahim Zadran, Soumya Sarkar, Kyle Mayers, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nurul-Hasan, Saif Hassan, Rakibul Hasan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Khaled Ahmed-I.

Central Stags (CS) Playing XI

Will Young, Dane Cleaver (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Jayden Lennox, Matthew Forde, Angus Schaw, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner.

CS vs RAN Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Rangpur Riders To win

We predict that Rangpur Riders will be winning this Global Super League T20 match. The likes of Kyle Mayers, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Khaled Ahmed will be key players to watch out for.

GSL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after GAW vs HBH match 9

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:29:04 GMT

In Match 9 of the 2025 Global Super League, Guyana Amazon Warriors dominated by a 4-wicket margin over Hobart Hurricanes at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Hobart Hurricanes, who chose to bat first, crumbled under pressure, scoring only 125 in 16.1 overs. Fabian Allen (28 off 20) and Mohammad Nabi (21 off 22) were the only notable contributors, while Gudakesh Motie spun a web around the middle and lower order with 3/9 from 3.1 overs. Moeen Ali (2/17) and Imran Tahir (2/35) also played key roles in restricting Hobart to a below-par total.

Chasing 126, the Warriors were explosive upfront, with Shimron Hetmyer smashing 39 off just 10 balls to put the hosts ahead early. Moeen Ali anchored the innings with a steady 30 off 36, while Gudakesh Motie (19* off 13) finished the chase in the 17th over. Billy Stanlake battled bravely with the ball for the Hurricanes, taking 3/21 in 3.3 overs, but lacked support as the Warriors reached 128/6 in 16.3 overs to claim victory.

with this win, Guyana Amazon Warriors moved to the top of the GSL 2025 points table with 6 points and a better net run rate of +1.806. Rangpur Riders are also level on points but have one more game in hand and are still unbeaten. Hobart Hurricanes, with just 2 points from 4 matches, slipped into the third position and have a difficult route to qualification.

GSL 2025 Points Table (After Match 9)

Pos.	Team	P	W	L	PTS	NRR
1	Guyana Amazon Warriors (Q)	4	3	1	6	+1.806
2	Rangpur Riders (Q)	3	3	0	6	+0.283
3	Hobart Hurricanes	4	1	3	2	-0.297
4	Dubai Capitals	4	1	3	2	-0.833
5	Central Districts	3	1	2	2	-1.200

Top Performers—GSL 2025

Most Runs:

Kyle Mayers (RGR)—130 runs, Avg 130.00, SR 194.03
Sediqullah Atal (DC)—129 runs, Avg 32.25, SR 141.76
Ben McDermott (HBH)—119 runs, Avg 29.75, SR 170.58
Mohammad Nabi (HBH)—108 runs, Avg 36.00, SR 245.45
Moeen Ali (GAW)—103 runs, Avg 34.33, SR 114.44

Most Wickets:

Imran Tahir (GAW)—12 wickets, Econ 7.58
Khaled Ahmed (RGR)—10 wickets, Econ 7.60
Usama Mir (HBH)—7 wickets, Econ 13.86
Gudakesh Motie (GAW)—7 wickets, Econ 11.43
Angus Schaw (CS) – 6 wickets, Econ 14.00

GSL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after HBH vs RGR match 5

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:01:52 GMT

In Match 5 of the season for the 2025 Global Super League, Rangpur Riders edged out Hobart Hurricanes in a close 1-run win at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Put in to bat, the Riders scored 151/6 in 20 overs, driven by an outstanding 67 off 42 from opener Kyle Mayers and a consistent 43 off 31 by Ibrahim Zadran. Despite a brilliant bowling effort from Usama Mir (3/15), Hobart was set a competitive target.

In reply, the Hurricanes came close but were ultimately bowled out for 150 in 20 overs, falling heartbreakingly short. Mohammad Nabi top-scored with 44 (36), and Ben McDermott added a quick 34 (19), but tight death bowling from Khaled Ahmed (4/26) and Iftikhar Ahmed (2/13) sealed the win for Rangpur.

With this win, Rangpur Riders are still undefeated in the competition and move to the top of the GSL 2025 points table with 4 points and a net run rate of +0.225. Hobart Hurricanes, with their first defeat, sit in the third position with 2 points.

GSL 2025 Points Table (After Match 5)

Pos.	Team	M	W	L	PTS	NRR
1	Rangpur Riders	2	2	0	4	+0.225
2	Guyana Amazon Warriors	2	1	1	2	+1.450
3	Hobart Hurricanes	2	1	1	2	+0.592
4	Dubai Capitals	2	1	1	2	-0.053
5	Central Districts	2	0	2	0	-2.200

Top Performers—GSL 2025

Most Runs:

Kyle Mayers (RGR)—111 runs, SR 152.05
Ben McDermott (HBH)—82 runs, SR 190.70
Sediqullah Atal (DC)—66 runs, SR 183.33
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (GAW)—66 runs, SR 120.00
Shakib Al Hasan (DC)—65 runs, SR 138.30

Most Wickets:

Khaled Ahmed (RGR)—8 wickets
Imran Tahir (GAW) – 6 wickets
Angus Schaw (CS)—5 wickets
Fabian Allen (HBH)—5 wickets
Usama Mir (HBH)—4 wickets

GSL T20 2025: HUR vs RAN Prediction– Match 5, Who will win today?

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:06:13 GMT

Both Rangpur Riders and Hobart Hurricanes had an excellent start to the tournament, both winning their opening matches and currently stand in 2nd and 3rd position on the points table, respectively.

Rangpur Riders beat the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 8 runs, while Hobart Hurricanes defeated Dubai Capital by 7 wickets.

HUR vs RAN Match Details

Date: July 13th, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Live Streaming: Fancode

HUR vs RAN Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening are expected for the game.

Also Read: GSL 2025: HUR vs RAN Dream11 Prediction 05th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

Top Batters HUR vs RAN

Macalister Wright (HUR) - 50 runs in this tournament
Ben McDermott (HUR) - 48 runs in this tournament
Kyle Mayers (RAN) - 44 runs in this tournament

Top Bowler HUR vs RAM

Khaled Ahmed (RAN) - 4 wickets in this tournament
Fabian Allen (HUR) - 3 wickets in this tournament
Mohammad Nabi (HUR) - 3 wickets in this tournament

HIR vs RAN Recent Performance

Hobart Hurricanes	W	W	W	L	W
Rangpur Riders	W	L	L	L	L

HUR vs RAN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If HUR bats first

First Innings score prediction- HUR is expected to score 145-155 runs
Result prediction- RAN will win the match by 4 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If RAN bats first

First Innings score prediction- RAN is expected to score 165- 175 runs.
Result prediction- RAN will win the match by 15-20 Runs

HUR vs RAN Predicted Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Playing XI

Ben McDermott (c & wk), Jake Doran, Macalister Wright, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nikhil Chaudhary, Mohammad Nabi, Fabian Allen, Odean Smith, Jackson Bird, Billy Stanlake, Usama Mir.

Rangpur Riders (RAN) Playing XI

Mahidul Islam Ankon, Soumya Sarkar, Yasir Ali, Saif Hassan, Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harmeet Singh, Tabraiz Shamsi, Khaled Ahmed.

HUR vs RAN Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Rangpur Riders To win

We predict that Rangpur Riders will be winning this Global Super League T20 match. The likes of Kyle Mayers, Khaled Ahmed, and Iftikhar Ahmed will be key players to watch out for.

MLC 2025, Match 20: LAS vs SEA Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 20:25:15 GMT

On Saturday evening (June 28), the Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas (LAS vs SEA) match will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium (Grand Prairie) during the 20th match of the MLC 2025.

MLC 2025, Match 20: LAS vs SEA Probable XIs

Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: Andre Fletcher, Unmukt Chand (wk), Rovman Powell, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder (Captain), Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha

Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen, Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza (Captain), Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Gerald Coetzee, Jasdeep Singh

MLC 2025, Match 20: LAS vs SEA Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Unmukt Chand: Unmukt Chand has scored 232 runs in six innings with an average of 46.40 and a strike rate of 128.88, including two half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 53, 22, 0, 86*, 30, and 41 runs, respectively.

Shimron Hetmyer: Caribbean star Shimron Hetmyer has scored 167 runs in four innings in the MLC 2025 with an average of 55.66 and a strike rate of 216.88. His scores in this tournament are 21, 19, 30, and 97 not out.

Kyle Mayers: Caribbean all-rounder Kyle Mayers has scored 166 runs and taken three wickets in the MLC 2025. Apart from 88 runs, he played two more important innings of 27 and 37 runs.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Shadley van Schalkwyk: Shadley van Schalkwyk has taken nine wickets and scored 53 runs in the MLC 2025. Apart from recording two three-wicket hauls, he also scored 27 runs in one match.

Andre Russell: Caribbean all-rounder Andre Russell has taken eight wickets in the MLC 2025, including two three-fers. Meanwhile, the out-of-form batter has scored only 37 runs in five innings of this tournament, including his last innings score of 30 not out.

Andre Fletcher: Another Caribbean cricketer Andre Fletcher has played three matches in the MLC 2025, where the right-handed batter has scored 125 runs. In their last game, Fletcher scored 104 runs.

MLC 2025, Match 16: SEA vs SF Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:26:06 GMT

On Wednesday evening (June 25), the Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns (SEA vs SF) match has been scheduled for the 16th fixture of the MLC 2025 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas.

MLC 2025, Match 16: SEA vs SF Probable XIs

Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Obed McCoy, Jasdeep Singh

San Francisco Unicorns Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (Captain), Finn Allen/Tim Seifert, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Cooper Connolly/Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett, Brody Couch, Carmi le Roux

MLC 2025, Match 16: SEA vs SF Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Finn Allen: New Zealand cricketer Finn Allen missed their last game due to illness, but he is still the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 294 runs in four innings, with an average of 73.50 and a strike rate of 247.05, including one century and two half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 151, 52, 13, and 78 runs.

Haris Rauf: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is the leading wicket-taker in the MLC 2025 with 132 wickets in five matches, including a three-fer and a four-fer. In this tournament, he has picked up at least one wicket in every game and at least two wickets in four out of five matches.

Matthew Short: San Francisco Unicorns captain Matthew Short has started the MLC 2025 strongly by scoring 61 and 91 runs, respectively. He has a batting strike rate of 211.11 with the help of 15 fours and nine sixes.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Jake Fraser McGurk: Australian cricketer Jake Fraser McGurk has scored 196 runs in five innings in MLC 2025 with an average of 39.20 and a strike rate of 194.05. His scores in this tournament are 6, 88, 1, 37, and 64 runs.

Kyle Mayers: Caribbean cricketer Kyle Mayers has scored 129 runs in four innings and also has taken one wicket in the MLC 2025. His scores in this tournament are 27, 0, 88, and 14 runs.

Xavier Bartlett: Australian right-arm pacer Xavier Bartlett has taken nine wickets in five matches, including one four-fer. Also, in their match against MI New York, Bartlett slammed 59 not out off 25 balls with four fours and five sixes.

MLC 2025, Match 12: SEA vs LAS Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:52:44 GMT

The Seattle Orcas vs Los Angeles Knight Riders (SEA vs LAS) match will be played in the 12th game of the MLC 2025 on Sunday afternoon, June 22 (starting time at 01:30 IST on June 23), at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie.

MLC 2025, Match 12: SEA vs LAS Probable XIs

Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: Alex Hales, Sunil Narine, Unmukt Chand (wk), Rovman Powell, Nitish Kumar, Matthew Tromp, Andre Russell, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jason Holder (Captain), Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha

MLC 2025, Match 12: SEA vs LAS Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Kyle Mayers: West Indies cricketer Kyle Mayers has scored 115 runs in the MLC 2025 by scoring 27, 0, and 88 runs. He also picked up a wicket in the last game.

Sikandar Raza: Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has to find his form back soon. In the MLC 2025, he has scored only 19 runs and taken only two wickets.

Tanveer Sangha: Australian cricketer Tanveer Sangha has taken five wickets in the ongoing MLC season, as he has taken at least one wicket in every match.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Jason Holder: Former Caribbean captain Jason Holder returned to the team after completing the UK tour, and in his first match of the season, he scored 23 runs in 16 balls and also picked up one wicket after conceding 53 runs in his four overs.

Heinrich Klaasen: Former South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen is a big name but has scored only 44 runs in three innings of the MLC 2025 with an average of 22.00 and a strike rate of 176.00.

Andre Russell: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is struggling to perform consistently. In the MLC 2025, he has scored only five runs and taken two wickets.

"Jeet ka swag hi alag tha"- Fans go wild as MINY crush SO by 7 Wickets in MLC 2025 clash

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:52:36 GMT

In Match 9 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) season 2025 , MI New York faced Seattle Orcas at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Seattle won the toss and decided to bat first. They put up a big total, but MI New York chased it down confidently to win the game by 7 wickets with an over left.

Batting first, Seattle Orcas scored a strong 200/5 in 20 overs. Kyle Mayers was the star with the bat, smashing 88 runs off 46 balls with some clean hitting. He got good support from Shayan Jahangir, who made a steady innings 43 runs in 34 balls, while captain Heinrich Klaasen added a quick 27 off just 11 balls towards the end.

Among the MI New York bowlers, Naveen-ul-Haq took 2 wickets but gave away 64 runs in his 4 overs. Michael Bracewell bowled tightly and picked up 1/20, and Sunny Patel also did a good job with 1/28.

Chasing 201, MI New York played with calmness and control to win the easy game. They reached the target in 19 overs, finishing at 203/3. Monank Patel led the chase with a brilliant knock of 93 off 50 balls. Michael Bracewell continued his good day with the bat too, scoring a steady 50 off 35 balls. Kieron Pollard then came in and wrapped things up quickly with a blazing 26 off 10 balls.
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For Seattle, Sikandar Raza took 2/37, while Kyle Mayers picked up a wicket but was a bit expensive. Cameron Gannon bowled well and gave away only 13 runs in 3 overs. MI New York’s all-round performance helped theKYLE Mm win the match comfortably and get back to winning ways.

ALSO READ: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after NY vs SEA Match 9

Twitter reactions after MINY wins 9th match of MLC 2025

#MLC 2025 - Match 09#minyvso #minewyork Won by 7 Wickets #MajorLeagueCricket #USA pic.twitter.com/QnCJn3B3Td
— CBMCRICKET (@CBMCRICKET) June 19, 2025

MI NEW YORK registers their 1st WIN
Won by 7⃣ Wickets#SeattleOrcas #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MINYvSO #MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/uSsPIZ8rLV
— CricketAdda🇮🇳(Cricket ki Panchayat) (@Criktalks) June 19, 2025

Stop watching MLC if you are a MINY fan, no way we are chasing those 201 runs with these batsmans 🤡
— 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖐☆ (@loyalfan45rohit) June 19, 2025

Well on Under 176 . Mayers had an absolute sitter dropped when he was on 25 off 22 . He scored 63 off next 23 balls .line passed in 18 overs . Just pain #MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/QXUFiMB3hs
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) June 19, 2025

MI New York ne dikhaya champion wala game! 🏆
203 runs chase kiye sirf 19 overs mein! 💥

Player of the match " MONANK PATEL "

Seattle Orcas ko 7 wickets se di karari haar! 🔥
Power-hitting + teamwork = Zabardast Jeet! 💙💪https://t.co/7Wm3X0SNBU #MINewYork #MLC2025… pic.twitter.com/xtDMaDBOOo
— SPORTS WIZ (@mysportswiz) June 19, 2025

Raza strikes now

Pooran 6️⃣ and gone

MINY need 49 from 22
Bracewell struggling big time

Need him to hit a few 6’s#MajorLeagueCricket #MLC2025 https://t.co/l4o4sB5LGU
— Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk) June 19, 2025

What a Win. MI New York won by 7 Wickets. What a Performance Michael Bracewell 1/20 (4 Overs) & 50*(35). What a Knock Monank Patel 93(50) and Kieron Pollard 26*(10). Trent Boult ⚡ 1/29.@MINYCricket #MLC2025 #MINYvSO @KieronPollard55 @braceyourself10 @Mitch_Savage
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) June 19, 2025

3 overseas players who did not get a single match in IPL 2024 league stage

Tue, 21 May 2024 12:13:30 GMT

The league stage of IPL 2024 has come to an exciting close with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerging as the top four teams. One of these teams will lift the championship trophy this Sunday, May 26, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

The league round comprised 70 matches, featuring intense competition among the ten teams. Despite their efforts, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings ended up in the bottom six positions, missing out on the playoffs.

Overseas players have been instrumental in the success of the top four teams. SRH and RCB have been led by overseas captains Pat Cummins and Faf du Plessis, respectively. Meanwhile, Sunil Narine and Jos Buttler have played pivotal roles in KKR and RR’s journey to the playoffs. These players have been regular fixtures in their teams’ match squads whenever available, demonstrating their immense value.

While many overseas stars shone brightly, some highly talented foreign players did not get an opportunity to showcase their skills during the league stage of IPL 2024. Here are three notable players who remained on the bench throughout the season:

1. Kyle Mayers – Lucknow Super Giants

Kyle Mayers, who impressed as a first-choice opener for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023, was surprisingly not given a single game this season. The Caribbean all-rounder had accumulated 379 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 144.11 last year, with a top score of 73.

Mayers also contributed with the ball, delivering seven overs of medium pace at a respectable economy rate of 8.43. Despite his strong performance in the previous season, Lucknow opted to stick with Quinton de Kock, who struggled with form. Mayers was only seen during pre-match practice sessions and post-match discussions, leaving fans and analysts puzzled over his exclusion.

2. Chris Woakes – Punjab Kings

Chris Woakes, who was acquired by Punjab Kings for a hefty sum of 14.2 crores, was another notable absentee from the playing XI throughout the league stage. Woakes is a proven match-winner in international cricket, capable of making significant contributions with both bat and ball.

It was anticipated that he would share the new ball with Sam Curran or Arshdeep Singh. However, PBKS chose not to utilize Woakes, except for the final match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he was unavailable. The decision to keep such a valuable player on the bench has been widely criticized.

3. Glenn Phillips – Sunrisers Hyderabad

Glenn Phillips, regarded as one of the most versatile players in world cricket, did not get a chance to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season. Known for his aggressive batting, effective spin bowling, exceptional fielding, and wicket-keeping skills, Phillips remained on the sidelines.

SRH’s reliance on Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, who have been in superb form, along with captain Pat Cummins occupying one of the overseas slots, left no room for Phillips. The fourth overseas spot was rotated between Marco Jansen and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, further limiting Phillips’ opportunities.

As the league stage concludes, all eyes are now on the playoffs. Fans eagerly await to see which team will emerge victorious at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 26. With the top four teams featuring a blend of domestic talent and overseas prowess, the final showdown promises to be a thrilling culmination to another memorable IPL season.

Kyle Mayers Keeps Lucknow Thinking Over Their Opening Combination

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:11:22 GMT

Kyle Mayers, the only batter to make cross fifty in his first two IPL games has left Lucknow with a lot to think about. His dream of playing the IPL has come true, after an year of warming the bench as Quinton De Kock dominated the opening spot. He came into cricketing World with a bang, making a double hundred in a run-chase on debut, in a format alien to the IPL, as Kyle Mayers helped chase down 395 on a wearing Bangladesh track. The knock pushed him to fame as Mayers enjoyed some strong CPL seasons as well.

In the last year though, Mayers has continued to rise with his valuable skillset of being able to bat aggressively, and also bowl some handy medium pace, while generating decent movement with the new ball. Although he was with the Lucknow Super Giants last season, it was his six against Australia which pushed him into the eleven. His outrageous cover drive which went 105 meters over the ropes was well noticed and increased the limelight on him.

This season too, Kyle Mayers could have started on the bench had it not been for South Africa’s withdrawal from an ODI series against Australia earlier this year. With South Africa forfeiting the series, their hopes for the ODI Super League took a dent, as their two ODIs against Netherlands turned out to be must-win fixtures.

With both games must-win, South Africa ensured that they had their full side against Netherlands, which allowed Kyle Mayers to have a go in the eleven. With only two games to prove himself, Kyle Mayers took his chance handsomely. He was explosive against the Capitals, on a two paced track, and then made a rampaging 50 as he tried to scale a chase of 200+ on his own.

With two fifties, Lucknow found a batter with all the intent needed. They also found a player who could provide a solid over or two with the new-ball, and also find swing. Quinton De Kock though remains a player who is undroppable. He provides a keeping option and is also an aggressive opener up front. The other opener, KL Rahul, is one of the most consistent batters in the side and is also their captain. Down the order, the other two overseas slots he could compete with are Nicholas Pooran’s and Marcus Stoinis.

Mark Wood is the fourth overseas slot, but with his pace and the X-factor he provides with the ball, dropping him would be a bad option, unless he is rested. In between Pooran and Stoinis, Pooran has done a decent job with the bat, playing an aggressive hand against the Super Kings. Stoinis though has not bowled yet and did not look to convincing down the order too.

Kyle Mayers on the other hand has been pretty deceptive with the ball, and given his record, he does look to be a bowler with a lot of potential. With all his skillsets, Mayers has proven to be an undebatable opening option both for West Indies and in the Carribean Premier League. In all likelihood though, even if Mayers finds a spot in the eleven, there is a chance of him dropping down the order with De Kock and Rahul fixed at the top.

There is a chance though of Rahul or De Kock dropping down. Both are decent at rotating strike, and are really good players of spin, an aspect where Mayers may fall behind. In the CPL and SA20 as well, when Kyle Mayers and Quinton De Kock played together, Quinton De Kock dropped down the order, and was just as effective. Regardless, the Mayers show has begun, and he could prove to be the new Caribbean sensation with his ability.