MATCH NO – 18th Match
SERIES – CARRIBIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – 2024
DATE – 18th September, 2024
TIME – 4:30 AM IST
VENUE – Kensington Oval, Barbados
INTRODUCTION
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a popular T20 cricket league in the Caribbean, featuring teams from various Caribbean countries. It typically takes place annually, attracting some of the best cricket talent from around the world, alongside local players. The CPL is known for its vibrant atmosphere, exciting matches, and the unique Caribbean flavour that sets it apart from other T20 leagues.
The league usually consists of six franchises representing different Caribbean nations, including:
- Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
- St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
- Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Trinbago Knight Riders
- Barbados Royals
- Saint Lucia Kings
MATCH PREVIEW
5th match of the CPL will be played between St. Lucia Kings vs St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.Both team have won 1-1 CPL Trophy. Last time when St. Lucia Kings played against St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, St. Lucia Kings Scored 149 runs and St. Kitts team chased the total and won the match by 4 wickets.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks looks more balanced and strong, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between St. Lucia Kings and St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. CPL:BR VS SNP
PITCH REPORT
The Kensington Oval in Barbados is one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the Caribbean. Here are some key details about its pitch and general characteristics:
Pitch Characteristics
Nature of the Pitch: The pitch at Kensington Oval is traditionally known to be a hard and fast surface, offering good bounce and pace. It is generally favourable for fast bowlers early on in the match.
Batting Conditions: Despite being helpful to bowlers initially, the pitch tends to become more batting-friendly as the match progresses. Batsmen can score heavily once they get their eye in.
Spin: The pitch may also offer some assistance to spinners, especially in the latter stages of a Test match, when the surface can start to wear and provide turn and bounce.
Weather Impact: Given the tropical climate, the weather can play a significant role. Rain can affect the pitch conditions, and the heavy roller used after rain can make the pitch even more batting-friendly.
Overall, Kensington Oval is a venue where the pitch conditions can vary but generally provide an exciting contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers and batsmen can both find success, depending on the stage of the match and weather conditions. The ground’s rich history and vibrant atmosphere make it a beloved location for cricket fans and players alike.
GROUND STATS (CPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 36 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 165+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 22 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 14 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 15 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 08 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 07 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 06 |
BR TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- In last season One times trophy winner Barbados Royal team performed very poor and won only 3 matches and lost 7 out of 10 matches and second last position in the points table.
- Barbados tema started the season in a very good way and won4 matches and lost only 1 matches out of 5 matches and table topper in point table.
- Last time when Barbados Royals played against St. Kitts and Nevis patriots Barbados successfully chased a total of 1753 runs and won the match by 2 wickets.
- Quinton de Kock has scored 308 runs in 5 innings with the help of 1 century in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Jason Holder has taken 7 wickets in 5 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Obed McCoy has taken 7 wickets in 5 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Keshav Maharaj has taken 5 wickets in 3 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Maheesh Theekshana has taken 7 wickets in 5 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- In the last CPL match Barbados Royals team successfully defended a total of 205 runs and won the match by 32 runs against Guyana Amazon Warriors.
- Quinton de Kock Scored 115 runs in 68 balls with the help of 8 fours & 9 sixes, Kadeem Alleyne scored 22 runs and Jason Holder scored 28 runs in the previous match against Guyana Amazon Warriors.
- Keshav Maharaj took 3 wickets and Jason Holder took 2 wickets in the previous match against Guyana Amazon Warriors.
- Both teams have played 19 matches and Barbados Royals team have won 9 matches and lost 10 matches against St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
SQUADS
Batting – Rovman Powell ©, Kevin Wickham, David Miller, Alick Athanaze, Shamarah Brooks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rivaldo Clarke (wk).
Bowling – Naveen ul Haq, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Isai Thorne,Obed McCoy, Nyeem Young, Ramon Simmonds.
All Rounder – Kadeem Alleyne, Nathan Sealy, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Dunith Wellalage.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Alick Athanaze, Quinton de Kock (wk), Kadeem Alleyne, Rovman Powell ©, David Miller, Rivaldo Clark, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Obed McCoy, Naveen ul Haq.
BR – PLAYER STATS:
1. QUINTON DE KOCK (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 115r, 39r, 48r, 19r, 87r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 202 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 19r. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 1 INNING – 19 RUNS. |
2. KADEEM ALEYNE – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 22r, 30r, 11r, 14r, 22+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 29 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 30r. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 1 INNING – 30 RUNS. |
3. ALICK ATHANAZE – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 16r, 0r, 34r, 1r, 28r. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 145 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 13r, 30r. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 2 INNINGS – 43 RUNS. |
4. DAVID MILLER – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 1r, 19r, 19r, 6r, 2r. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 64 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 2r, 19r, 32r, 11r, 4r. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 5 INNINGS – 68 RUNS. |
5. ROVMAN POWELL © – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 7r, 59r,15r, 19r, 35r. |
| Stats on venue | 9 INNINGS – 196 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 19r, 49r, 67r, 6r, 30r. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 16 INNINGS – 464 RUNS – 2W. |
6. RIVALDO CLARKE – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 6r, 18r, 54r, 4r, 7r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 28 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | NOT PLAYED YET. |
7. JASON HOLDER – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 28+2W, 1W, 2W, 17+0W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 27 INNINGS – 197 RUNS – 28W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 17+0W, 1W, 24+0W, 2W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 15 INNINGS – 224 RUNS – 11W. |
8. KESHAV MAHARAJ – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 14+1W, 1W, 2W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | NOT PLAYED YET. |
9. MAHEESH THEEKSHANA – RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 3W, 0W, 2W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 2W. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
10. OBED McCOY – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 0W, 2W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | 8 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 2W, 0W, 1W, 0W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 6 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
11. NAVEEN UL HAQ – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 2W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SNP | 0W, 0W, 1W, 1W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs SNP | 7 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
SNP TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- One times trophy winner St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots team performed very poor and won only 1 match and lost 6 out of 7 matches and last position in the points table in this season.
- Last match when both team played against each other St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots team failed to chase a total of 153 runs and lost the match by 2 wickets.
- Evin Lewis has scored 191 runs in just 7 innings with the help of 1 century in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Kyle Mayers has scored 204 runs and also took 5 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Mikyle Louis has scored 187 runs in 5 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Andre Fletcher has scored 178 runs in 7 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Anrich Nortje has taken 11 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Wanindu Hasarnaga has taken 7 wickets in 3 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Verrasmmay Permaul has taken 3 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- In the last match St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots team failed to defend a total of 173 runs and lost the match by 5 wickets against St. Lucia Kings.
- Andre Fletcher scored 62 runs and Rilee Rossouw scored 50 runs in the previous match against St. Lucia Kings.
- Wanindu Hasaranga and Josh Clarkson took 2-2 wickets each and Anrich Nortje took 1 wicket in the previous match against St. Lucia Kings.
- Both teams have played 19 T20 matches and ST. Kitts & Nevis Patriots team have won 10 matches and lost 9 matches against Barbados Royal.
SQUADS
Batting – Andre Fletcher (wk), Evin lewis ©, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Joshua de Silva(wk), Mikyle Louis, Rilee Rossouw, Johann Layne.
Bowling – Veerasammy Permaul, Dominick Drakes, Odeon Smith, Ashmead Nedd, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.
All Rounder – Sherfane Rutherford, Sikanadar Raza, Kyle Mayers, Ryan John.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher © (wk), Mikyle Louis, Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Josh Clarkson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Johann Layne, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje.
SNP – PLAYER STATS:
1. EVIN LEWIS – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 15r, 5r, 0r, 3r, 100r. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 143 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 0r, 8r, 41r, 19r, 6r. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 18 INNINGS – 427 RUNS |
2. ANDRE FLETCHER – © (wk) RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 62r, 9r, 0r, 81r, 1r. |
| Stats on venue | 8 INNINGS – 194 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 0r, 56, 51r, 20r, 81r. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 23 INNINGS – 689 RUNS. |
3. KYLE MAYERS – LHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 17+0W, 22+0W, 2W, 28+!W, 92+2W. |
| Stats on venue | 9 INNINGS – 55 RUNS – 8W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 0+2W, 5+1W, 8+2W, 18+0W, 0r . |
| Total Stats vs BR | 5 INNINGS – 31 RUNS – 5W. |
4. RILEE ROSSOUW – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 50r, 20r, 0r, 10r, 7r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs BR | NOT PLAYED YET. |
5. MIKYLE LOUIS – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 7r, 63r, 30r, 31r, 56r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 30r. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 1 INNING – 30 RUNS. |
6. WANINDU HASARNAGA – RHB+RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 3+2W, 23+4W, 40+1W, 24+3W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 40+1W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 1 INNING – 40 RUNS – 1W. |
7. JOSH CLARKSON – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 4+2W, 3r, 24r, 1r, 38r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 24r. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 1 INNING – 24 RUNS. |
8. JOHANN LAYNE – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
9. VEERASAMMY PERMAUL – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 1W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1W, 0W, 2W, 0W, 0W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 4 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 14 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
10. ANRICH NORTJE – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 2W, 1W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 1W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
11. TABRAIZ SHAMSI – LAC
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 1W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 0W, 2W, 2W, 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 8 INNINGS – 10 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 19
BR WIN – 09
SNP WIN – 10
NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – Q de Kock, A. Fletcher.
BATSMEN – E. Lewis, M. Louis.
ALL-ROUNDERS – J, Holder, W. Hasaranga, K. Mayers.
BOWLERS – O. McCoy, A. Nortje, K. Maharaj, M. Theekshana.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – Q. de Kock.
BATSMEN – E. Lewis, R. Rossouw, R. Powell, M. Louis.
ALL-ROUNDERS – J. Holder, W. Hasaranga, K. Mayers.
BOWLERS – A. Nortje, O. McCoy, M. Theekshana.
BACK-UPS – N. ul Haq, J. Clarkson, A. Athanaze.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – W. Hasaranga, Q. de Kock.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – K. Mayers, J. Holder.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
BARBADOS ROYAL MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.