CPL 2024, Match 18 | BR vs SKN Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

Barbados Royals to host SKN in match 18 of CPL 2024 (x.com)Barbados Royals to host SKN in match 18 of CPL 2024 (x.com)

Barbados Royals and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots will cross paths in match number 18 of the CPL 2024 season at the former’s home ground on September 18. The much-awaited contest will be hosted by the Kensington Oval in Barbados and the action will commence from 4:30 AM IST onwards.

CPL 2024, BR vs SKN: Team Previews

Barbados Royals

Barbados Royals, under Rovman Powell, has romped to four wins in five matches this season to occupy the top spot on the CPL 2024 points table. They even registered wins in each of their first three games before coming up short against the Trinbago Knight Riders. Another win over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at this stage of the tournament will only strengthen their claim at the top.

Quinton de Kock has emerged as one of the standout performers for the Royals, as the dashing South African-based opener has accrued 308 runs from just five innings off late at a splendid average of 77. Spinner Maheesh Theekshana and pacemen Jason Holder and Obed McCoy have all excelled with the ball by constantly delivering timely breakthroughs for their captain.

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

After defeating Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in the tournament opener, the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have coped six successive defeats to crash to the bottom of the CPL 2024 points table. With just three games remaining in the season, the Patriots will be aiming to make each of them count to avoid a bottom-placed finish.

Despite their team struggles, several batters like Kyle Mayers, Evin Lewis and captain Andre Fletcher have punched out some impactful and explosive knocks with the bat. The bowling department, meanwhile, has been ably helmed by Anrich Nortje. The South African pace demon has collected 11 wickets from just seven CPL 2024 innings and is currently leading the wicket-taking charts of the tournament.


CPL 2024, BR vs SKN: Match Details & Live Streaming 

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Date and TimeSeptember 18, 2024; 4:30 AM IST
VenueKensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Live Streaming and BroadcastStar Sports Network, FanCode App & Website


CPL 2024, BR vs SKN: Kensington Oval Pitch Report

The Kensington Oval is often considered to be paradise for batters. However, its playing surface tends to provide considerable assistance to fast bowlers with the new-ball. The average first innings total at the venue this CPL 2024 season amounts to a staggering 179. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first, considering the recent results.

CPL 2024, BR vs SKN: Probable Playing XIs

Barbados Royals: Quinton de Kock (wk), Alick Athanaze, Kadeem Alleyne, Rovman Powell (c), David Miller, Rivaldo Clarke, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq and Maheesh Theekshana.

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Mikyle Louis, Josh Clarkson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Johann Layne, Anrich Nortje, Veerasammy Permaul and Tabraiz Shamsi.

CPL 2024, BR vs SKN: Winner Prediction

Barbados Royals is placed at the top of the CPL 2024 points table while the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots is ranked at the bottom. The Royals have also secured wins in each of their past five outings against the Patriots since CPL 2022. Coupled with home advantage, the aforementioned factors make Barbados Royals outright favorites to defeat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in match 18 of the CPL 2024 season.