Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen Prediction & Preview – CPL 13th Match
Match summary
Preview of Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL 2026 at Daren Sammy Stadium: probable XIs, pitch and weather notes, plus our pick.
Match details
| Match | Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen, 13th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Jamaica Kingsmen |
| Toss pick | Saint Lucia Kings |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Saint Lucia Kings face Jamaica Kingsmen at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in the thirteenth match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026.
The Kings are captained by Roston Chase and are expected to field Johann Jeremiah, Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew and Charith Asalanka in their top order, with Matthew Forde and Amari Goodridge adding depth. Shadley van Schalkwyk, Khari Campbell, Joshua Bishop and Maheesh Theekshana form the attack.
Jamaica, led by Rovman Powell, have a strong batting group of Kirk McKenzie, Reeza Hendricks, Usman Khan, Keacy Carty and Andre Russell. Hassan Khan, Vitel Lawes, Odean Smith, Keemo Paul and Hunain Shah support in the bowling department.
The pitch is generally good for batting but can slow, so spinners and cutters may play a part. A powerplay of around 45–55 runs should be achievable, as should a similar tally in the death overs if wickets are in hand. Our preview expects 165–175 in the first innings and picks Jamaica Kingsmen.
The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is generally a good T20 surface with a balanced contest. It offers decent pace and bounce, so batters can play their shots once set, and seamers can find movement with the new ball. It can slow as the innings goes on, bringing spinners and cutters into play. A first-innings score of 160–175 is competitive, and 180+ would put strong pressure on the chasing team.
Expect a warm, humid and breezy evening at 7 pm local, with temperatures around 28–29°C and mostly cloudy skies with some breaks. The chance of rain is relatively low, though a brief shower cannot be ruled out. Stronger winds may influence bowling and fielding.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–175 | – |
| Second innings | 155–170 | – |
Jamaica Kingsmen
Our preview picks Jamaica Kingsmen, with power hitters Rovman Powell and Andre Russell and a settled bowling group giving them the edge.
Toss pick: Saint Lucia Kings
FAQ
Who is predicted to win Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen?
Our preview picks Jamaica Kingsmen to win, with Saint Lucia Kings tipped to win the toss.
Where is the 13th match played?
It is at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on 21 August 2026 with a 7 pm local start.
What total is a strong score?
170 or more is a strong competitive total, while 180 or more would put significant pressure on the chasing side.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Saint Lucia Kings
- Johann Jeremiah
- Ackeem Auguste
- Jewel Andrewwk
- Roston Chasec
- Charith Asalanka
- Matthew Forde
- Amari Goodridge
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Khari Campbell
- Joshua Bishop
- Maheesh Theekshana
Jamaica Kingsmen
- Kirk McKenzie
- Reeza Hendricks
- Usman Khanwk
- Keacy Carty
- Rovman Powellc
- Andre Russell
- Hassan Khan
- Vitel Lawes
- Odean Smith
- Keemo Paul
- Hunain Shah