The 14th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be played between Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The match will start at 4:30 AM IST on September 13 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet.
CPL 2024: Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Team Status
Head-to-head: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have a good recent record against St Lucia Kings. In the last 10 matches, St Kitts have won 5 matches while St Lucia have won 2 matches. However, considering St Kitts’ recent form, St Lucia Kings are considered to be the favorites in this match.
SLK vs SKNP: St Lucia Kings (SLK) have accumulated 4 points with 2 wins and 2 losses in 4 matches so far, while St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) have just 1 win from 6 matches and have 2 points in their account. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots desperately need to improve their performance in this match as their net run rate (- 1.011) is very poor.
St Lucia Kings’ recent form has been mixed. In their last 5 matches, they have won 2 and lost 3. At the same time, the condition of St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots is very bad. They have lost all of their last 5 matches. This has demoralized their team a lot and they will try their best to come back in this match.
Kiel Myers of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots has been in great form this season. He has scored 187 runs in 6 matches. Apart from this, Mikail Lewis (180 runs) and Evin Lewis (176 runs) can also play an important role. In bowling, Anrich Nortje (10 wickets) has been brilliant, and he is expected to win matches for the captain.
On the other hand, Noor Ahmed (8 wickets) and Wanindu Hasaranga (5 wickets) have done well for St Lucia Kings. These two bowlers can turn the match for St Lucia Kings.
Saint Lucia Kings: Probable Playing XI
Tim Seifert, Faf du Plessis, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Noor Ahmad, David Wiese, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Matthew Forde, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Khari Campbell, Johann Jeremiah, Shadrack Descarte, Mikkel Govia, McKenny Clarke, Akeem Auguste.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Probable Playing XI
Squads: Aaron Finch (capt), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa. This team needs a strong comeback, considering their past performances.
SLK vs SKNP: Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at the Daren Sammy Stadium usually favours the fast bowlers. The average score of the team batting first is 162 runs, while in the second innings this figure has been around 144 runs. Therefore, the team batting first will try to put up a good score while the other team will have to be alert while chasing the target.
Talking about the weather, there is a possibility of rain during the day and the humidity can remain between 79-83%, while the temperature will be around 29 degrees Celsius.
Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Dream11 Prediction
SLK vs SKNP Dream11 prediction: As per recent performance, St Lucia Kings have an edge over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. St Lucia Kings have a record of 2 wins and 3 losses in their recent 5 matches, while St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have lost all of their last 5 matches. Given the Patriots’ consistent losses and poor form, St Lucia Kings look to be in a better position to win this match.
