Match Overview Barbados Royals will take on Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 13th match of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at Bridgetown. The Falcons have recovered from four consecutive losses and secured two wins in their last matches, placing them fourth on the points table with four points. Meanwhile, the Royals have won their first two matches of CPL 2024 and are in strong form.
Recent Form
Barbados Royals: L L L W W
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: L L L W W
Likely Playing XI Barbados Royals
Batters: Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell
Allrounders: Jason Holder, Kadeem Alleyne, Rahkeem Cornwall, Dunith Wellalage, Nyeem Young
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Batters: Brandon King, Justin Greaves
Allrounders: Chris Green, Shamar Springer, Roshon Primus, Imad Wasim
Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings, Jewel Andrew
Bowlers: Kofi James, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Amir
Barbados Royals Key Players
Quinton de Kock: In just two innings, Quinton de Kock has amassed 106 runs at an average of 106.00 and a strike rate of 182.75. He has also registered a fifty.
Maheesh Theekshana: Theekshana has taken 4 wickets in 2 innings at a strike rate of 12.00, with an impressive economy rate of 4.62.
Dunith Wellalage: Wellalage has picked up 4 wickets in 2 matches, with an average of 13.75 and a strike rate of 12.00, making him a key all-round contributor.
Obed McCoy: McCoy has been exceptional with the ball, grabbing 5 wickets in 2 matches at a strike rate of 9.40. His best figures are 3 for 31.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Key Players
Justin Greaves: Greaves has played 3 innings and scored 103 runs at an average of 106.00, with a strike rate of 182.75, including one fifty.
Fabian Allen: Allen has been effective with 7 wickets in 5 innings, at a strike rate of 14.57. He also contributes valuable runs with the bat.
Imad Wasim: Wasim has made a notable impact, scoring 134 runs in 5 innings with an average of 44.66 and a strike rate of 147.25, making him a crucial all-rounder.
Mohammad Amir: Amir found his rhythm in the last match, where he picked up 3 wickets after a quiet start to CPL 2024.
Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Head-to-Head
Matches: 1
Royals Won: 1
Falcons Won: 0
No Result: 0
Venue and Pitch Information
The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown has hosted 11 CPL matches from 2019 to 2023. The average first innings score at this venue during these editions is 167, while the second innings average is 125. The highest score recorded is 223, and the lowest is 61. Teams that win the toss have a 45.45% chance of winning the match.
Match Prediction
Barbados Royals are the favorites to win this match due to their home advantage and current form. They have an 70% chance of defeating the Falcons.
Fantasy XI Picks
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock (VC)
Batters: Rovman Powell, Justin Greaves
Allrounders: Dunith Wellalage (C), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Roshon Primus
Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohammad Amir, Fabian Allen
Backup Players
Batter: Rovman Powell
Bowler: Kofi James
All-rounder: Nyeem Young
