BT vs SLK Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 29th Match
Match summary
Barbados Tridents won by 8 wickets: Barbados Tridents 139/2 (17.5 ov), Saint Lucia Kings 138/6 (20 ov). Player of the match: Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Our preview of Barbados Tridents vs Saint Lucia Kings at Kensington Oval in CPL 2026: recent form, key performers, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Barbados Tridents vs Saint Lucia Kings, 29th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 6 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 11:00 pm GMT (5 Sep) / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Barbados Tridents won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the match | Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| Our pick | Saint Lucia Kings ✗ |
| Toss pick | Barbados Tridents |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Barbados Tridents and Saint Lucia Kings both need a response after heavy defeats when they meet at Kensington Oval in the 29th match of CPL 2026. Barbados lost by 35 runs to Trinbago Knight Riders, falling for 112 chasing 147, their fourth defeat in a row. Zachary Carter and Sherfane Rutherford top-scored with 21 each, Gudakesh Motie took 3/29 and Mujeeb Ur Rahman two wickets.
Quinton de Kock is their most reliable batter with 213 runs in six matches at 35.50, and Daniel Sams has eight wickets in six games.
Saint Lucia lost by 137 runs to St Kitts and Nevis Patriots after the opposition scored 245, being bowled out for 98. Tim Seifert made a fighting 50, Matthew Forde took 2/48, and Maheesh Theekshana and Roston Chase had a wicket each. Kamil Pooran has 193 runs from six matches, and Forde leads the tournament’s wicket-takers with 15 from eight games.
On a good surface, around 175 should put the chasing team under some pressure.
Kensington Oval normally offers an even surface that slightly helps pace early. The new ball can move and bounce in the powerplay, and batters score freely once set. Spinners may come into play in the middle overs as the surface slows a little. In T20 cricket, a first-innings score of 160–175 is competitive and above 175 is strong. Evening dew may help the chasing side.
Mostly clear, warm and humid conditions are expected at 7:00 pm local time, with temperatures around 28–29°C. Rain chances should be low in the evening, though an afternoon thunderstorm is possible beforehand. Breezy conditions are likely to continue and a little moisture may appear later. Interruptions should be limited.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–180 | 139/2 (17.5 ov) |
| Second innings | 150–165 | 138/6 (20 ov) |
Saint Lucia Kings
Both teams are coming off heavy defeats, but Saint Lucia Kings have Matthew Forde in superb wicket-taking form and are our pick. Bowling first looks wise.
Toss pick: Barbados Tridents
FAQ
How did Barbados Tridents lose their last game?
They lost by 35 runs to Trinbago Knight Riders, bowled out for 112 chasing 147, their fourth defeat in a row this season.
What happened to Saint Lucia Kings last time?
They lost by 137 runs to St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, who made 245, and the Kings were dismissed for 98.
Who are the key players?
Quinton de Kock (213 runs in six matches) and Daniel Sams (eight wickets) for Barbados; Kamil Pooran (193 runs in six games) and Matthew Forde (15 wickets in eight) for Saint Lucia.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Barbados Tridents
- Brandon King
- Zachary Carter
- Quinton de Kockwk
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Chris Greenc
- Rivaldo Clarke
- Sadrack Descarte
- Daniel Sams
- Gudakesh Motie
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Jakeem Pollard
Saint Lucia Kings
- Tim Seifertwk
- Kamil Pooran
- John Campbell
- Charith Asalanka
- Obus Pienaar
- Matthew Forde
- Roston Chasec
- Amari Goodridge
- Joshua Bishop
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Keon Gaston