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BR vs SKNP Match 27 Statistical Preview [Source: @SKNPatriots/X.com]
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 continues with a bottom-table clash as Barbados Royals (BR) face St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) in the 27th match at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on Friday, September 12, at 4:30 AM IST.
Both teams are already out of the playoff race, but pride and momentum will be on the line in this contest. The Royals, with just one win from seven matches, are languishing at the bottom and will be eager to give their home fans something to cheer about. On the other hand, the Patriots, sitting fifth with three wins from nine games, will look to finish their campaign on a positive note despite missing out on qualification.
Barbados will depend on their top-order firepower and home advantage to challenge the visitors, while SKNP will aim to bank on their all-rounders to seal a morale-boosting victory in the final stretch of the league stage.
BR vs SKNP Head To Head Overview
Barbados Royals and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have played 21 games against each other. Out of all these contests, St Kitts have managed to bag 11 wins while Barbados won 10 games with no match ending in a no result.
Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report
The Kensington Oval in Barbados is usually a balanced pitch, but recent matches in CPL saw high-scoring affairs with chasing teams making the most of it. It hints at the fact that bowlers might get assistance early in the game, with seamers getting assistance from early conditions.
Barbados Royals and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Probable Playing XI
Barbados Royals
Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Kadeem Alleyne, Rassie van der Dussen, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (c), Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Eathan Bosch, Ramon Simmonds, Jomel Warrican
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Andre Fletcher, Rilee Rossouw, Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Leniko Boucher, Dominic Drakes, Navin Bidaisee, Jason Holder (c), Naseem Shah, Ashmead Romano Nedd, Waqar Salamkheil
Top Run-Scorers in BR vs SKNP
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Evin Lewis – 424 runs
Evin Lewis has been the key batter for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, scoring 424 runs in 18 innings at an average of 24.94. His highest score of 97* demonstrated his ability to play a big innings, while a strike rate of 136.33 highlighted his aggressive stroke play. He has hit 35 fours and 29 sixes, consistently providing explosive starts at the top of the order.
Andre Fletcher – 265 runs
Andre Fletcher has contributed significantly for the Patriots with 265 runs in 7 innings at an average of 37.85. His top score of 81 showcased his knack for anchoring the innings when needed, and his strike rate of 138.74 reflects his attacking style. He has struck 31 fours and 8 sixes, often turning games with his middle-order hitting.
Rovman Powell – 156 runs
Rovman Powell has been Barbados Royals’ standout performer, accumulating 156 runs in 4 innings at an impressive average of 78.00. His highest score of 67* underlined his ability to finish innings strongly, while his strike rate of 175.28 shows his aggressive approach. Powell has hit 13 fours and 10 sixes, making him a dangerous batter in the Royals’ line-up.
Top Wicket-Takers In BR vs SKNP
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Nyeem Young – 8 wickets
Nyeem Young has been effective for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots across his CPL career, taking 8 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 21.25. His best figures of 3/5 highlight his knack for impactful spells, while his economy rate of 8.57 and strike rate of 14.8 reflect his ability to balance attack with control. Young provides consistent breakthroughs for the Patriots.
Dominic Drakes – 6 wickets
Dominic Drakes has been a crucial bowler for the Patriots, picking up 6 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 33.83. His best figures of 2/13 show his capability to chip in with key wickets, while his economy rate of 9.74 and strike rate of 20.8 underline his reliability in the middle overs. Drakes remains a steady option to break partnerships.
Jason Holder – 4 wickets
Jason Holder has been a standout bowler for Barbados Royals, claiming 4 wickets in just 1 match at an exceptional average of 3.50. His best figures of 4/14 proved to be a match-winning performance, and he maintained an impressive economy rate of 4.20 with a strike rate of 5.0. Holder’s ability to pick up early breakthroughs makes him a key threat for the Royals.
BR vs SKNP Key Stats
Barbados Royals' Key Records
- Quinton de Kock has played 3 matches and 3 innings, scoring 93 runs with 1 not out, including a highest score of 59*, at an average of 46.50 and a strike rate of 152.45, hitting 6 fours and 6 sixes.
- Rassie van der Dussen has also played 3 matches and 3 innings, scoring 93 runs with 1 not out, a highest score of 59*, an average of 46.50, and a strike rate of 152.45, with 6 fours and 6 sixes.
- Rovman Powell has appeared in 5 matches and 4 innings, amassing 156 runs with 2 not outs, a top score of 67*, averaging 78.00, at a strike rate of 175.28, striking 13 fours and 10 sixes.
- Kadeem Alleyne has played 3 matches and 3 innings, scoring 97 runs with no not outs, a highest score of 42, an average of 32.33, and a strike rate of 159.01, including 5 fours and 7 sixes.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman played 1 match and bowled 4 overs, taking 3 wickets with best figures of 3/18, an average of 6.00, an economy rate of 4.50, and a strike rate of 8.0.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots’ Key Records
- Andre Fletcher played 7 matches and 7 innings from 2022-2025, scoring 265 runs with a highest of 81, averaging 37.85 at a strike rate of 138.74, including 31 fours and 8 sixes.
- Dominic Drakes played 6 matches and 3 innings from 2019-2023, scoring 82 runs with a highest of 34*, averaging 82.00 at a strike rate of 190.69, including 7 fours and 5 sixes.
- Jason Holder played 1 match and 1 inning in 2025, scoring 38 runs with a highest of 38, averaging 38.00 at a strike rate of 180.95, including 4 fours and 2 sixes.
- Jason Holder played 1 match in 2025, bowling 3.2 overs and taking 4 wickets with best figures of 4/14, averaging 3.50 with an economy of 4.20 and a strike rate of 5.0, including 1 four.
- Navin Bidaisee played 1 match in 2025, bowling 4 overs and taking 2 wickets with best figures of 2/33, averaging 16.50 with an economy of 8.25 and a strike rate of 12.0.
Records Which Could Be Broken In BR vs SKNP Match 27 Of CPL 2025
- Quinton de Kock is 16 sixes away from completing 50 sixes in CPL.
- Kadeem Alleyne is 9 runs away from completing 300 runs in CPL.
- Evin Lewis is 12 runs away from completing 2500 runs in CPL.
- Kyle Mayers is 71 runs away from completing 500 runs in CPL.
- Dominic Drakes is 7 wickets away from becoming St Kitt's top 3 highest wicket-takers of all time.
