CPL 2025: Match 1 – St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
📅 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:30 AM (IST)
🏟 Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
📡 Live: Sony Sports Network, FanCode (app and website)
Excitement of the Season Opener
The 13th edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to kick off in style from August 15. In the opening match, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN) will face Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) at Warner Park, promising an exciting start to the tournament.
Previous Season Recap
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN)
- The 2024 season was nothing short of a nightmare for SKN.
- They finished at the bottom of the table with just 1 win and 9 losses from 10 matches.
- Started the season with a win but went on to lose the next nine matches in a row.
- The last time they reached the playoffs was in 2021, when they went on to win the title.
- This season, their squad features big names like Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naseem Shah, and Waqar Salamkheil.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF)
- Despite debuting in 2024, they failed to live up to expectations.
- Finished fifth on the points table with 3 wins and 7 losses in 10 matches.
- Spent most of the season stuck in the bottom half.
- This year, they’ll rely on the likes of Bevon Jacobs, Allah Ghazanfar, Naveen-ul-Haq, Jayden Seales, Odean Smith, and Rahkeem Cornwall to turn their fortunes around.
Pitch Report – Warner Park, St Kitts
- The surface is on the slower side, offering assistance to spinners.
- Batters will need to be patient in the early overs.
- Winning the toss and opting to bowl first could be a smart choice.
- Par score: 170–180 runs.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 2
- SKN Wins: 1
- ABF Wins: 1
- Tied: 0
- First Meeting: August 30, 2024
- Most Recent Meeting: September 8, 2024
Predicted Playing XIs
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:
Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers (C), Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Dominic Drakes, Ashmead Nedd, Mikyle Louis, Jason Holder, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Naseem Shah
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons:
Bevon Jacobs, Justin Greaves, Rahkeem Cornwall, Imad Wasim, Amir Jangoo, Odean Smith, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Shamar Springer, Karima Gore, Obed McCoy, Jayden Seales
Potential Star Performers
Probable Best Batter – Andre Fletcher
- The most consistent batter for SKN in the 2024 season.
- Scored 318 runs in 10 matches at an average of 31.80.
- Recently scored 289 runs in MLC 2025 and looked in good form.
Probable Best Bowler – Shamar Springer
- Took 12 wickets in 9 matches during the 2024 season.
- His style of bowling could prove highly effective on the slow Warner Park surface.
Match Prediction
Both teams struggled last season, but they will step onto the field this time determined to perform better. SKN’s experienced all-rounders could give them an edge, while ABF’s balanced squad makes them dangerous. It could be a close contest, but home conditions might tilt the game slightly in SKN’s favour.
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