CPL 2024 Match 24, BR Vs SLK Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

St Lucia Kings beat Barbados Royals in the first fixture (X)St Lucia Kings beat Barbados Royals in the first fixture (X)

Barbados Royals will lock horns with St Lucia Kings in Match 24 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Sunday, September 22. With the stakes high and both teams looking to solidify their positions, this contest promises to be a real nail-biter.

Barbados Royals eye redemption as they face St Lucia Kings

Barbados Royals, who have secured five wins from seven games and currently sit second in the points table, have already booked their place in the playoffs. However, they are licking their wounds after being comprehensively beaten by the St Lucia Kings in their last outing.

A seven-wicket loss saw the Royals falter, managing a paltry 96/9 in 20 overs. With the batters falling like a house of cards, Rahkeem Cornwall, Quinton de Kock, Kadeem Alleyne, Alick Athanaze, and skipper Rovman Powell all failed to make a significant impact. Now, they will be itching to turn the tables and get back to winning ways.

The bowling department had little to defend, but Maheesh Theekshana, Jason Holder, and Keshav Maharaj each chipped in with a wicket. Despite their efforts, Cornwall and Obed McCoy went wicketless, leaving the Royals looking for answers. This time around, the team will need to pull out all the stops to avoid another defeat at the hands of their rivals.

On the other hand, St Lucia Kings have been riding high on confidence. Sitting third in the points table with five wins from seven matches, they head into this fixture with momentum on their side.

Their previous victory over Barbados was led by Alzarri Joseph, who was on fire with the ball, bagging four wickets for 22 runs. Roston Chase was equally destructive, picking up 3/18, while Noor Ahmad and Mikkel Govia chipped in with a wicket each to restrict the Royals to 96/9.

When it was time to chase, Faf du Plessis' quick-fire 26 off 19 balls gave the Kings the early impetus. Although Johnson Charles and Ackeem Auguste faltered, it was Roston Chase and Tim Seifert who steadied the ship, scoring 39 and 21 respectively, to guide their side home. Now, with their eyes set on breaking into the top two, the Kings will be hungry for another win.

How will the Providence Stadium's pitch behave?

The Providence Stadium, known as a spinner’s paradise, will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game. The surface has proven tricky for batters, offering substantial turn in the middle overs, while fast bowlers can still make early inroads with a disciplined line and length. In CPL 2024, teams batting first have won two out of three games at this venue, indicating that posting a solid total might be the way to go.

BR Vs SLK: Predicted Toss Result

With an average first-innings score hovering around 130, the team that wins the toss is likely to bat first, aiming to exploit the favourable conditions. The batters will need to dig deep, showing patience and grit to lay the foundation before shifting gears later in the innings.

BR Vs SLK: Players To Watch Out For

Barbados Royals

Batters: Quinton de Kock, Alick Athanaze
All-rounders: Rahkeem Cornwall
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Keshav Maharaj

St Lucia Kings

Batters: Faf du Plessis, Tim Seifert
All-rounders: Roston Chase
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Alzarri Joseph

BR Vs SLK: Match Prediction

BR vs SLK: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 130-155
Predicted second innings score: 125-150

Predicted Result: The team batting first will have an edge in this match.