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STKNP vs ABF Match Analysis

Warner Park’s postcard-perfect backdrop hides a brewing battle between St Kitts’ grit and Antigua’s flair. The match is scheduled for the evening session under lights, promising an exciting start to this CPL season. 

With scars from last season still fresh, the Patriots are mixing grit and guile to serve up a new CPL story worth tasting. Their squad boasts power hitters as well as crafty spinners, making them a well-rounded team in all departments. 

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, captained by the seasoned all-rounder Fabian Allen, have a promising mix of youth and experience. The Falcons’ lineup features key players capable of changing the game with both bat and ball. 

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Team Preview & Squads

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

The STKNP rely on Andre Fletcher’s aggressive batting and years of experience to lead the team. Known for his explosive starts, Fletcher sets the tone at the top of the order and is also a capable fielder. 

The STKNP have a strong batting lineup featuring big names like Rilee Rossouw and Evin Lewis, who can anchor innings or accelerate as needed. Kyle Mayers provides stability in the middle order, while Alick Athanaze and Leniko Boucher offer useful finishing touches. 

The bowling attack is led by Jason Holder, who brings experience and all-round skills. The Patriots also rely on Dominic Drakes and Fazalhaq Farooqi for pace and variations, with Ashmead Nedd and Waqar Salamkheil handling spin duties. 

In their last match against the Trinbago Knight Riders, the Patriots scored a competitive total of 193/4. The Knight Riders sealed the victory easily, finishing with 7 wickets to spare and 9 deliveries remaining. Despite the loss, the Patriots showed promising signs with their batting, which they will look to build on.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Squad

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

Alick Athanaze, Navin Bidaisee, Corbin Bosch, Leniko Boucher, Dominic Drakes, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Andre Fletcher (C), Jyd Goolie, Jason Holder, Evin Lewis, Jeremiah Louis, Mikyle Louis, Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Nawaz, Ashmead Nedd, Rilee Rossouw, Waqar Salamkheil.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Fabian Allen leads the ABF with a calm and tactical approach to captaincy. Offering skills in both disciplines, he adds crucial depth to the team’s batting and bowling units. Allen’s leadership will be crucial in navigating the team through tight encounters and mentoring young players.

The ABF batting lineup features a good blend of power and technique, with players like Rahkeem Cornwall providing stability in the middle order. Jewel Andrew, the wicketkeeper-batter, plays a vital role in the top order, while Justin Greaves and Bevon Jacobs add depth and flexibility. 

Their bowling arsenal is led by pace spearheads Jayden Seales and Obed McCoy, both capable of taking wickets at crucial junctures. Shakib Al Hasan adds world-class spin options alongside Naveen-ul-Haq and Imad Wasim. 

In a tough outing against Guyana Amazon Warriors, the Falcons were restricted to 108 in 18.5 overs while chasing 136, losing by 27 runs. Despite the loss, the Falcons showed glimpses of fighting spirit, but their batting line-up needs to be more consistent to chase targets successfully.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squad

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons

Fabian Allen, Jewel Andrew (Wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, AM Ghazanfar, Karima Gore, Justin Greaves, Imad Wasim, Bevon Jacobs, Joshua James, Amir Jangoo, Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, Jayden Seales, Shakib Al Hasan, Odean Smith, Shamar Springer, Kevin Wickham.

STKNP vs ABF Outfield Report

The pitch at Warner Park usually offers a balanced contest, with good bounce and pace early on and some assistance to spinners as the game progresses. Batsmen who can rotate the strike well and pick boundaries in the powerplay are likely to set the tone. Dew could play a role later in the match, making the ball skid onto the bat under lights.

Weather conditions are expected to be warm and humid with temperatures hovering around 29°C. There’s a minimal chance of rain, so the match should proceed without interruptions, giving both teams a full 20 overs each.

Historically, the highest total recorded at this venue in CPL T20 matches is around 210 runs, while the lowest winning chase has been about 135 runs. Teams batting first tend to post competitive scores, but chasing sides have also succeeded when pacing their innings carefully.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

The Patriots and Falcons have met five times in CPL history, with the Patriots edging the rivalry 3-2. 

STKNP vs ABF Prediction

According to cricket analysts Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have a 53% chance of Winning.