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SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – CPL 2025, Match 1



SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction [Source: @wiplayers, @gameyaaad/x.com]SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction [Source: @wiplayers, @gameyaaad/x.com]

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN) will lock horns with Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) in the CPL 2025 opener at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts on Friday, August 15. The match kicks off at 4:30 AM IST and promises an action-packed start to the tournament.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the game.

Hot Picks For SKN vs ABF 1st Match Dream11 Team Today

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Andre Fletcher

  • Recent Form: 318 runs in last 10 matches; Avg: 31.8, SR: 149.29
  • A destructive opener who can dictate terms in the powerplay, Andre Fletcher’s ability to convert starts into match-defining knocks makes him a safe and high-upside fantasy choice.

Kyle Mayers

  • Recent Form: 268 runs in last 10 matches; Avg: 26.8, SR: 154.02, 7 wickets; Econ: 8.31, SR: 24.85
  • A proven match-winner with both bat and ball, Kyle Mayers is likely to open and bowl key overs which makes him a genuine captaincy option in fantasy leagues.

Ashmead Nedd

  • Recent Form: 5 wickets in last 5 matches; Econ: 8.29, SR: 20.4
  • Ashmead Nedd’s control in the middle overs can squeeze the scoring rate. On a turning surface, he could be the difference-maker.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Justin Greaves

  • Recent Form: 225 runs in last 7 matches; Avg: 37.5, SR: 125.69
  • Justin Greaves is a consistent performer who anchors the innings and accelerates in the latter half. He is a dependable top-order pick.

Shamar Springer

  • Recent Form: 12 wickets in last 8 matches; Econ: 9.39, SR: 11.5
  • A wicket-taking option who thrives under pressure, Shamar Springer could trouble SKN’s middle order with his variations.

Imad Wasim

  • Recent Form: 177 runs in last 10 matches; Avg: 35.4, SR: 120.4, 9 wickets, Econ: 7.14, SR: 24.66
  • Imad Wasim brings control with the ball and reliability with the bat. His all-round skill set makes him a fantasy goldmine.

SKN vs ABF 1st Match Weather And Pitch Today

Factors
Expected Conditions
WeatherCloudy and humid
PitchBatting friendly

How The Weather Will Affect Selection For Your Fantasy XI?

According to AccuWeather, evening conditions at Warner Park will be 26°C with a RealFeel of 28°C. Hurricane-level winds from the ENE at 20 km/h (gusting to 28 km/h) could assist swing bowlers early. Humidity will be high at 87% with a 60% chance of rain potentially causing interruptions. Cloud cover is expected to be at 100%, which means seamers might find extra movement.

How Will The Warner Park Pitch In Basseterre, St Kitts Affect Your Fantasy Team?

Warner Park has traditionally been a batting-friendly surface, evident from multiple 200+ scores in recent WI vs AUS T20Is. Fast bowlers will get movement early, while slower variations will be key in the death overs. Spinners should enjoy some grip as the game progresses. With an average CPL run rate of 8.38 here, expect runs to flow if the weather holds. The captain winning the toss is likely to field first.

Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts – Record Of The Chasing Team

Out of 89 CPL matches at this venue, chasing sides have won 48 and lost 38 with 2 ties and 1 no result. The most recent three T20Is here between WI and AUS all went in favour of the chasing side, highlighting the advantage of batting second.

SKN vs ABF 1st Match Captain And Vice-Captain Picks

Contests
Captain
Vice-Captain
Head to Head ContestsImad WasimJayden Seales
Small League ContestsKyle MayersJason Holder
Grand League ContestsAndre FletcherShakib Al Hasan

SKN vs ABF 1st Match Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

SKN vs ABF, CPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]SKN vs ABF, CPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Andre Fletcher
Batters: Evin Lewis, Rahkeem Cornwall
All-rounders: Kyle Mayers, Shakib Al Hasan, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Jayden Seales, Naseem Shah, Ashmead Nedd

Captain: Kyle Mayers
Vice-captain: Jason Holder

SKN vs ABF 1st Match Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

SKN vs ABF, CPL 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]SKN vs ABF, CPL 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Andre Fletcher
Batters: Bevon Jacobs, Rilee Rossouw
All-rounders: Kyle Mayers, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Waqar Salamkheil, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Andre Fletcher
Vice-captain: Shakib Al Hasan

SKN vs ABF 1st Match Expert Advice

Given the conditions, favour top-order batters and seam-bowling all-rounders in your fantasy XI. Pick at least one new-ball pacer from either side as the combination of wind, humidity and cloud cover can make early overs tricky for batters. If rain shortens the game, heavy-hitters and death-over bowlers will hold even more value.