CPL 2024, Match - 01 | ABF vs SKN | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will lock horns with St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the first match of Caribbean Premier League 2024. Falcons and Patriots have never played a match against each other before, while the opener of CPL 2024 would be the first encounter between the two teams.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will be playing in their debut season of the Caribbean Premier League. The Falcons are replacing Jamaica Tallawahs in the league this season. They have signed a few quality players like Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Amir and Fakhar Zaman and will be hoping to make a mark in the debut season.

On the other hand, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots qualified for the playoffs in 2023 but lost to Jamaica in the Eliminator. They have the right balance this time around to challenge for the title as the likes of  Kyle Mayers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza and Tristan Stubbs will play a key part.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 04:00 AM IST (10:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 04:30 AM IST (11:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua

Head to Head

Matches Played - 00

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won - 00      St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won - 00

Last 5 meetings

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won - 00      St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won - 00

Pitch Report

The surface at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is sluggish in nature. Spinners get plenty of support and batting first will be the ideal thing to do. The powerplay will be key and anything over 160 runs can be considered to be a good total.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be cloudy. However, there are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 26°C  with 68% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) - Brandon King(c), Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Shamar Springer, Mohammad Amir, Sam Billings(wk), Hayden Walsh, Teddy Bishop, Kelvin Pitman

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN) - Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Fletcher(wk), Anrich Nortje, Veerasammy Permaul, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle Mayers, Sikandar Raza, Odean Smith, Joshua da Silva

Must Picks

ABF - Brandon King, Imad Wasim

SKN - Sikandar Raza, Tabraiz Shamsi

ABF vs SKN Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Sam Billings

Batters : Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Brandon King

All-rounder : Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Kyle Mayers, Sikandar Raza

Bowlers : Mohammad Amir, Fabian Allen, Tabraiz Shamsi

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Sikandar Raza

Vice-Captain : Chris Green

Prediction

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are new in this competition and not experienced. Meanwhile the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots look like a more balanced team and will have a slight advantage going into the game. Hence, they are favorites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots to beat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the first game of the Caribbean Premier League 2024.

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