STKNP vs BT Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 23rd Match
Match summary
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won by 6 wickets: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 220/4 (19.1 ov), Barbados Tridents 217/4 (20 ov). Player of the match: Johnson Charles.
Our preview of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Tridents at Warner Park in CPL 2026: likely XIs, pitch and weather, plus expected scores.
Match details
| Match | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Tridents, 23rd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 12:00 am GMT (1 Sep) / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
| Status | Result |
| Result | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the match | Johnson Charles |
| Our pick | Barbados Tridents ✗ |
| Toss pick | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots |
Matches in this series
Match preview
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots host Barbados Tridents at Warner Park in the 23rd match of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League. The Patriots are captained by Jason Holder and have a deep roster: Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze and Dasun Shanaka in the batting, with Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah and Waqar Salamkheil in the bowling.
Barbados are led by Chris Green and are anchored by wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock. Sherfane Rutherford, Zachary Carter and Shian Brathwaite supply power, while Gudakesh Motie and Mujeeb Ur Rahman bring quality spin and Daniel Sims adds pace.
Batting first may suit if the pitch slows later, though a total of around 175 would be a strong target. Rain is the main uncertainty, so a revised target is a real possibility. Several squad members, including Obed McCoy and Saurabh Netravalkar for the Patriots and Brandon King and George Linde for Barbados, could come into the reckoning.
Warner Park generally gives a balanced surface that leans slightly towards the batters in T20 cricket. Hitters can score freely once settled, while the new ball may move a little for the quicks. Later in an innings, cutters and slower balls work well and the dry surface can give spinners some grip. A first-innings total of 165–180 is competitive and anything above 180 would put the chasing team under heavy pressure. Dew may arrive late and favour the chase.
Warm, humid conditions are forecast, with temperatures near 27–28°C and mostly cloudy skies. Passing showers or thunderstorms are the main worry, and moderate easterly winds could help the quicks. If rain holds off, dew might develop later and make the ball skid on, which would favour the chasing side. Both teams should be ready for short stoppages.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–180 | 220/4 (19.1 ov) |
| Second innings | 155–175 | 217/4 (20 ov) |
Barbados Tridents
Our preview gives Barbados Tridents the edge, led by Quinton de Kock at the top and a varied attack. Winning the toss and batting first is the plan we would like to see.
Toss pick: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
FAQ
Where is STKNP vs BT being played?
The 23rd match of CPL 2026 takes place at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, with a 7:00 pm local start.
Who is our pick to win?
We pick Barbados Tridents to win, while St Kitts and Nevis Patriots are expected to win the toss.
Is rain a concern?
Yes. Passing showers or a thunderstorm are possible, so interruptions cannot be ruled out.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Jason Holderc
- Andre Fletcherwk
- Alick Athanaze
- Dasun Shanaka
- Kyle Mayers
- Johnson Charles
- Navin Bidaisee
- Naseem Shah
- Jeremiah Louis
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Wanindu Hasaranga
Barbados Tridents
- Chris Greenc
- Zachary Carter
- Shian Brathwaite
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Quinton de Kockwk
- Rivaldo Clarke
- Kevion Anderson
- Daniel Sims
- Gudakesh Motie
- Ramon Simmonds
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman