STKNP vs SLK Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 25th Match
Match summary
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won by 137 runs: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 235/4 (20 ov), Saint Lucia Kings 98 (13.5 ov). Player of the match: Dasun Shanaka.
Our preview of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings at Warner Park in CPL 2026: likely XIs, pitch, weather conditions and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings, 25th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 12:00 am GMT (3 Sep) / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
| Status | Result |
| Result | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won by 137 runs |
| Player of the match | Dasun Shanaka |
| Our pick | Saint Lucia Kings ✗ |
| Toss pick | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots |
Matches in this series
Match preview
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots host Saint Lucia Kings at Warner Park in the 25th match of the 2026 CPL. Jason Holder leads a home squad featuring Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Alick Athanaze and Dasun Shanaka in the batting, with Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah and Waqar Salamkheil in the attack.
Roston Chase captains the Kings, whose possible XI includes wicketkeeper Tim Seifert, Kamil Pooran, John Campbell and Charith Asalanka at the top. Matthew Forde and Maheesh Theekshana add all-round and spin options, and Joshua Bishop and Keon Gaston share the pace duties.
The conditions should suit a high-scoring game, and 165 or more is a competitive target. The new ball may offer some early movement, while the middle overs could slow the pitch and bring spin and cutters into play. If dew settles during the second innings, the captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl.
Warner Park usually offers an even surface with a slight lean towards batting in T20s. Batters can score freely after getting set, and the new ball may seam around early. Cutters and slower deliveries become effective as the innings goes on, and a dry surface can give the spinners some grip. A first-innings score of 165–180 is competitive, with more than 180 putting the chasing side under strain. Late dew could help the team batting second.
Warm and humid evening conditions are expected, with temperatures of 27–28°C and mostly clear skies. The chance of rain is low and a moderate breeze should ease the humidity. Dew may develop later in the evening, making the ball skid on and helping the side batting second. Few interruptions are expected.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–180 | 235/4 (20 ov) |
| Second innings | 155–175 | 98 (13.5 ov) |
Saint Lucia Kings
Our preview picks Saint Lucia Kings, who have Tim Seifert, Kamil Pooran and Roston Chase in a balanced side. The toss winner may prefer to bowl first.
Toss pick: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
FAQ
What time does STKNP vs SLK start?
The 25th match at Warner Park, Basseterre begins at 7:00 pm local time on the 3 September date listed, which is 12:00 am GMT.
Who does our preview favour?
We favour Saint Lucia Kings, with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots expected to win the toss.
Should the toss winner bat or bowl?
Bowling first looks sensible because dew may help the chase later in the evening.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Kyle Mayers
- Johnson Charles
- Andre Fletcherwk
- Alick Athanaze
- Dasun Shanaka
- Jason Holderc
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Navin Bidaisee
- Naseem Shah
- Jeremiah Louis
- Waqar Salamkheil
Saint Lucia Kings
- Tim Seifertwk
- Kamil Pooran
- John Campbell
- Charith Asalanka
- Roston Chasec
- Obus Pienaar
- Matthew Forde
- Amari Goodridge
- Joshua Bishop
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Keon Gaston
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Saint Lucia Kings that we covered.