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STKNP vs TKR Match Analysis

The 4th match of CPL 2025 will see St Kitts and Nevis Patriots take on Trinbago Knight Riders at Basseterre on August 17, 2025. The match is scheduled to start in the evening session at 6:00 PM local time, and fans can expect an exciting clash under lights.

The Patriots field a balanced squad of youth and experience as they approach this match with confidence.. Their batting lineup has aggressive hitters capable of finishing innings strongly. The bowling attack featuring pacers and spinners who can adapt to different pitch conditions.

Trinbago Knight Riders boast a star-studded lineup led by Nicholas Pooran, combining explosive batting and experienced all-rounders. Their batting depth allows them to post challenging totals even under pressure.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders Team Preview & Squads

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

For STKNP, Holder is the rare blend of strategist and shepherd—guiding with both clarity and care. His experience in international cricket brings balance to the side. Holder’s all-round capabilities make him crucial in both batting and bowling strategies.

Big hitters Evin Lewis and Rilee Rossouw form the backbone of the Patriots’ batting attack. Middle-order stability is provided by Leniko Boucher and Alick Athanaze. This lineup can accelerate scoring in the final overs with smart strike rotation.

The STKNP bowling lineup is led by Dominic Drakes and Fazalhaq Farooqi, covering both pace and spin. Spin options like Waqar Salamkheil and Mohammad Nawaz provide variety. The bowling unit can defend totals effectively with early breakthroughs and tight middle overs.

The Patriots began their campaign with a strong performance, chasing 122 and completing 125/4 in 15 overs, leaving 30 balls unused. Evin Lewis and Jason Holder played key roles in building a steady innings. The Patriots kicked off their CPL 2025 season on a strong note with this win.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Squad

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Squad

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

Trinbago Knight Riders

Nicholas Pooran leads the Knight Riders with aggressive tactics and experience in T20 cricket. His ability to accelerate scoring in the middle and death overs is key to TKR’s strategy. The team gains extra fielding options with Pooran taking on wicketkeeping duties.

The TKR batting order is deep with Alex Hales, Colin Munro, and Darren Bravo providing explosive starts. Middle-order anchors like Andre Russell and Keacy Carty ensure stability. This depth allows them to chase or set competitive totals with ease.

Bowling is strengthened by Sunil Narine’s mystery spin and Mohammad Amir’s pace. Ali Khan and Yannic Cariah provide death-over expertise. Overall, TKR’s bowling unit is experienced in handling high-pressure situations.

In the last CPL 2024 Eliminator, TKR reached 168/3 but succumbed to a 9-wicket defeat against Barbados Royals through DLS. Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales provided strong starts, but the Royals’ dominant chase highlighted TKR’s struggle under adjusted targets. The team is inspired by this defeat to come back stronger in CPL 2025.

Trinbago Knight Riders Squad

Trinbago Knight Riders Squad

Ali Khan, Darren Bravo, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Da Silva, Nathan Edward, Alex Hales, Terrance Hinds, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Colin Munro, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Usman Tariq

STKNP vs TKR Outfield Report

Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

With its dependable bounce, Basseterre is a run-scorer’s playground and a bowler’s patience test. Pacers can extract movement early on, but spinners usually dominate in the middle overs. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first to set a competitive total.

Weather conditions are expected to be clear with temperatures around 29°C. Humidity levels are moderate, which should not significantly affect player stamina. The initial overs might see swing bowlers benefiting from intermittent sea breezes.

Historically, the highest score at Basseterre in CPL matches is around 180-185, while the lowest is near 120-125. Chasing totals under lights has generally been easier, and teams batting first often aim for 160+ to secure an advantage.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five CPL encounters, the Patriots have won 2 matches, while TKR has taken 3 victories.

STKNP vs TKR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Trinbago Knight Riders have a 52% chance of Winning.