CPL 2024 Match 9, SKNP vs BR Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

Barbados Royals' Quinton de Kock in action during CPL 2024 (X)Barbados Royals' Quinton de Kock in action during CPL 2024 (X)

The CPL (Caribbean Premier League) 2024 is set to serve up another thrilling contest as St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots face off against Barbados Royals in Match 9 on Saturday, September 7. The much-anticipated clash will take place at Warner Park, Basseterre, St. Kitts, with action kicking off at 4:30 AM IST.

The Patriots find themselves in troubled waters, languishing in sixth place after four games. With three defeats and only one narrow victory—a one-wicket thriller—their campaign has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Their most recent setback came against the Guyana Amazon Warriors, where they were handed a crushing 40-run defeat.

Conceding a mammoth 266/7, the Patriots' bowlers were sent on a leather hunt, as they were pummelled across the park. Despite a valiant fightback with the bat, managing to put up 226, the target was always a bridge too far. Now, with three consecutive losses under their belt, the Patriots will be desperate to turn the tide and end their losing streak with a collective team effort in this critical game.


On the other hand, Barbados Royals are sitting pretty in third place, having played just one match, which they won in style. With two points in the bag, the Royals made light work of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, securing a commanding nine-wicket victory. Chasing a modest target of 146, Quinton de Kock put on a masterclass, smashing an unbeaten 87 off just 45 deliveries.

The Royals’ bowlers were equally impressive, restricting the opposition efficiently. With Rovman Powell at the helm, the Royals will be keen to keep the ball rolling and replicate their clinical display from their opening encounter, looking to make it two wins on the trot.

How will the Warner Park pitch behave?

The Warner Park pitch in Basseterre has proven to be a batter's paradise this season, and the CPL 2024 has been nothing short of a run-fest at this venue. In all three games played here so far, the scoreboard has consistently ticked past 200 in each innings, setting the stage for high-scoring thrillers. Expect another nail-biter with runs flowing freely. Opting to bat first on a fresh pitch and posting a mammoth total could be the winning formula on this belter of a surface.

SKNP vs BR: Predicted Toss Result

With Warner Park showcasing itself as a batting haven, two of the three games this season have been won by the team batting first. Any captain worth their salt would likely prefer to bat first on this wicket, looking to pile up a 225-plus total. Whoever wins the toss will likely want to bat first and capitalize on the favourable conditions.

SKNP vs BR: Players To Watch Out For

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Batters: Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher
All-rounders: Kyle Mayers,
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Veerasammy Permaul

Barbados Royals

Batters: Quinton de Kock, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Jason Holder
Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana

SKNP vs BR: Match Prediction

SKNP vs BR: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 200-225
Predicted second innings score: 175-200

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