CPL 2024 Match 11, SKNP vs ABF Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have won one out of five games (X)Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have won one out of five games (X)

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 is set to serve up another thrilling contest as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots lock horns with Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in Match 11 on Sunday, September 8, at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts. With both teams eager to turn the tide after a rocky start, the action is set to kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots find themselves in choppy waters, languishing at the bottom of the CPL 2024 points table with just one win from five matches. After scraping through a nail-biting one-wicket win against Antigua in their season opener, it has been all downhill since.

The Patriots are on a four-match losing streak, with their latest defeat coming at the hands of Barbados Royals by two wickets. In that game, the Patriots’ top order crumbled, with Evin Lewis, captain Andre Fletcher, and Kyle Mayers all falling for ducks. Despite a spirited fightback from the middle and lower order, they managed only 153/8 in their 20 overs.

Mayers led the charge with the ball, bowling economically and picking up 1/17 in three overs, but it wasn’t enough as Barbados chased down the target with just one ball to spare. The Patriots will be desperate to break the losing streak and get back to winning ways as they face a familiar foe in Antigua, whom they had beaten earlier this season. It’s now or never for Fletcher and his men to regroup and bounce back.

On the other hand, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are in a similar boat, having lost their first four games of the season. However, they finally opened their account with a hard-fought six-run win over Trinbago Knight Riders in their last outing.

The Falcons batted first, posting a solid 176/6, thanks to contributions from Fakhar Zaman, Justin Greaves, Imad Wasim, and Fabian Allen. Allen then played a starring role with the ball, picking up three wickets, while Roshon Primus chipped in with two crucial breakthroughs to seal a narrow six-run victory.

Antigua will now be looking to avenge their earlier defeat against the Patriots and continue their newfound momentum. With both teams having only one win apiece, the stakes couldn’t be higher in this must-win clash.

How will the Warner Park pitch behave?

The Warner Park pitch in Basseterre has been a batter's dream this season, with runs flowing like water. The average score at the venue in four CPL 2024 games has surpassed 205, and fans can expect another run-fest on this belter of a surface. In the four games played here so far, teams have consistently piled up big scores, and Sunday’s contest is likely to follow the same script. The captain winning the toss will be eager to bat first, looking to put a massive total on the board and take advantage of the batting-friendly conditions.

SKNP vs ABF: Predicted Toss Result

With the Warner Park surface offering plenty of runs, the toss could play a crucial role in the outcome of this game. Two games have been won by teams batting first, and two by teams chasing, making it a balanced playing field. However, a captain with a keen eye on recent history will likely choose to bat first and aim for a 210-plus total, knowing that anything less could leave them vulnerable on this run-friendly track.

SKNP vs ABF: Players To Watch Out For

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Batters: Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher
All-rounders: Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Batters: Jewel Andrew, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Roshon Primus

SKNP vs ABF: Match Prediction

SKNP vs ABF: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 200-225
Predicted second innings score: 190-215

Predicted Result: The team that bats first will hold the upper hand in this match.