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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots finished last in CPL 2023 (X)
The 12th season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2024) is set to kick-off on Friday, August 30, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
The tournament opener will see debutants Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) take on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN) in what is expected to be a thrilling game.
ABF vs SKN : Team Previews
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are set to spread their wings in their first CPL appearance, replacing the Jamaica Tallawahs.
They've assembled a formidable squad with the likes of, captain Brandon King, Fabian Allen, Sam Billings, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Fakhar Zaman, signalling their intent to leave a mark from the get-go.
As they step onto the CPL 2024 stage, they'll be eager to hit the ground running and clinch victory in their inaugural match.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
On the other hand, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will be determined to turn the page after a forgettable last season where they languished at the bottom of the standings, securing only one win from ten matches.
With a revamped lineup featuring captain Evin Lewis, Tristan Stubbs, Odean Smith, Anrich Nortje, and Sikandar Raza, the Patriots are well-equipped this season.
They boast a balanced team capable of contending for the crown, with key players like Kyle Mayers, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rilee Rossouw, and Sherfane Rutherford expected to play crucial roles as the Patriots look to start on a winning note.
ABF vs SKN: Match Details And Streaming
| Date & Time | August 30, 4:30 AM (IST) |
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| Venue | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. |
| Broadcast & Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, FanCode App & Website |
ABF vs SKN: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, known for its slow and sluggish nature, tends to favour the spinners. Batters will have to make the most of the powerplay as the new ball with come better onto the bat. With an average first innings score of 135 in 21 T20Is here and historical data showing that teams batting first have won 12 matches compared to 9 by the chasing teams, the captain who wins the toss will likely opt to bat first. Anything around 160 will be a winning total.
ABF vs SKN: Probable Playing XIs
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Brandon King (c), Fakhar Zaman, Jewel Andrews, Sam Billings (wk), Teddy Bishop, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Justin Greaves, Mohammad Amir, Joshua James, Hayden Walsh
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Evin Lewis (c), Andre Fletcher, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Tristan Stubbs, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza, Odean Smith, Anrich Nortje, Veeraswamy Peermaul, Dominic Drakes
ABF vs SKN: Winner Prediction
Considering the overall team composition and experience of playing together in the CPL, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots are the favourites to win this clash.
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