Match Details
The 14th match of CPL T20 2024 will be played between Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (STKNP). The match is scheduled for September 12 at 11:00 pm GMT / 07:00 pm local time / 05:00 am BST (September 13). The venue for this thrilling encounter is the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia.
Match Preview
The Saint Lucia Kings will face St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their 14th match of CPL T20 2024. The match is set to take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Thursday, September 12. In their previous encounter in this year’s tournament, the Kings triumphed over the Patriots, chasing down a target of 201 for 3 set by the Patriots to win by 5 wickets.
Saint Lucia Kings have so far played 4 matches, winning 2 and losing 2, which places them in 5th position on the points table with 4 points. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, on the other hand, have played 6 matches, winning just 1 and losing 5. With only 1 win and 2 points Kings positioned at the bottom of the table for now.
Saint Lucia Kings Recent Performance
In their last match of CPL T20 2024, the Saint Lucia Kings suffered a defeat against the Trinbago Knight Riders. Batting first, the Kings posted a strong total of 187 for 6, with Roston Chase contributing 56 and Faf du Plessis scoring 34. Noor Ahmad and Matthew Forde were key with the ball, both picking up 2 wickets.
However, Trinbago chased down the target in 19.1 overs with 6 wickets in hand. Shaqkere Parris scored 57, and Kieron Pollard added 52, leading Trinbago to victory. Pollard was awarded Player of the Match, while Sunil Narine and Waqar Salamkheil also grabbed 2 wickets each, securing a 4-wicket win for the Riders.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Recent Performance
The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots faced a tough defeat in their last match against the Barbados Royals. The Patriots batted first, managing 153 for 8, with Wanindu Hasaranga scoring 40 and Mikyle Louis adding 30. Kyle Mayers was the standout bowler for the Royals, picking up 2 wickets.
Barbados chased down the target in 19.5 overs, with Dunith Wellalage scoring 39 and Kadeem Alleyne contributing 30. The Royals won the match by 2 wickets, with Wellalage also taking 3 wickets, earning him the Man of the Match award. Maheesh Theekshana added 2 wickets in the Royals’ successful chase.
Possible Playing XI
Saint Lucia Kings:
Faf du Plessis (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Johnson Charles, Sadrack Descarte, Aaron Jones, Tim Seifert (wk), Roston Chase, Khari Campbell, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Noor Ahmad.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:
Andre Fletcher (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Evin Lewis, Mikyle Louis, Rilee Rossouw, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Clarkson, Ashmead Nedd, Dominic Drakes, Anrich Nortje, Veerasammy Permaul.
Head-To-Head Records
In the overall 16 matches played between the two teams, Saint Lucia Kings have won 9, while St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have won 7. In the recent 5 matches, the Kings have won 3, and the Patriots have won 1.
Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss may choose to field first, hoping to restrict the opponent and chase the target later.
Venue Information
The match will take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, which has a seating capacity of 15,000.
SLK vs STKNP Fantasy Picks
Faf du Plessis (SLK) – Captain
Andre Fletcher (STKNP) – Vice Captain, Wicketkeeper
Roston Chase (SLK)
Wanindu Hasaranga (STKNP)
Alzarri Joseph (SLK)
Kyle Mayers (STKNP)
Johnson Charles (SLK)
Rilee Rossouw (STKNP)
Matthew Forde (SLK)
Noor Ahmad (SLK)
Anrich Nortje (STKNP)
SLK vs STKNP Toss Prediction
The toss will likely result in the winning team opting to field first.
Squad:
Saint Lucia Kings:
Faf du Plessis, Alzarri Joseph, Heinrich Klaasen, Roston Chase, Noor Ahmad, Johnson Charles, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, David Wiese, Aaron Jones, Matthew Forde, Khari Campbell, Khary Pierre, Shadrack Descarte, Johann Jeremiah, McKenny Clarke, Mikkel Govia, Akeem Auguste.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots:
Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Tristan Stubbs, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza, Andre Fletcher, Ashmead Nedd, Dominic Drakes, Anrich Nortje, Joshua da Silva (wk), Mikyle Louis, Ryan John, Odean Smith, Veerasammy Permaul, Johann Layne.
