BT vs STKNP Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 32nd Match
Match summary
Barbados Tridents won by 4 wickets: Barbados Tridents 120/6 (18 ov), St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 118 (20 ov). Player of the match: Chris Green.
Our preview of Barbados Tridents vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Kensington Oval in CPL 2026: likely XIs, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Barbados Tridents vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 32nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 11:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Barbados Tridents won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the match | Chris Green |
| Our pick | Barbados Tridents ✓ |
| Toss pick | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Barbados Tridents host St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Kensington Oval in the 32nd match of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League. Barbados, led by Chris Green, are built around Quinton de Kock, Brandon King, Zachary Carter and Sherfane Rutherford, with Gudakesh Motie, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Daniel Sams in the attack.
The Patriots, captained by Jason Holder, have Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher and Dasun Shanaka as batting options, and Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah and Jeremiah Louis to lead the bowling. Ashmead Nedd and Navin Bidaisee add further variety.
On a surface that offers the quicks something early, the powerplay could shape the match, and spin should be useful once the pitch slows. A total of 175 or more would put the team batting first in a commanding position, but dew and possible showers could affect planning, so the captain winning the toss may choose to bowl.
Kensington Oval commonly provides a balanced surface with a slight edge for pace early on. The new ball can seam and bounce in the powerplay, and batters score freely once set. Spinners may become effective as the pitch slows slightly in the middle overs. A first-innings total of 160–175 is competitive in T20 cricket, and above 175 is strong. Evening dew could help the chasing side.
Warm, humid and breezy conditions are expected, with temperatures of around 27–32°C and mostly cloudy skies. There is a chance of brief showers or light rain during the day. The humidity and breeze could help the quicks early, while rain could leave the outfield slightly damp. The match should be playable, though passing showers could cause short interruptions.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 145–155 | 120/6 (18 ov) |
| Second innings | 165–175 | 118 (20 ov) |
Barbados Tridents
We pick Barbados Tridents at home at Kensington Oval, with Quinton de Kock leading the batting. Bowling first looks like the best option for the toss winner.
Toss pick: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
FAQ
What is the venue and start time?
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, with a 7:00 pm local start (11:00 pm GMT) on 10 September 2026.
Who do we expect to win?
Our preview picks Barbados Tridents, with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots expected to win the toss.
Could rain interfere?
Possibly. Brief showers or light rain are possible, though the weather should generally be playable.
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
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Johnson Charles
- Kyle Mayers
- Andre Fletcherwk
- Dasun Shanaka
- Jason Holderc
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Alick Athanaze
- Navin Bidaisee
- Naseem Shah
- Jeremiah Louis
- Ashmead Nedd
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Barbados Tridents and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots that we covered: Barbados Tridents 0, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 1 wins.