CPL 2024, Match - 06 | ABF vs SLK | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will lock horns with Saint Lucia Kings in the sixth match of Caribbean Premier League 2024. The Falcons are winless so far in the tournament after playing three matches. All of these losses have come in front of their home fans in Antigua. Meanwhile, Saint Lucia Kings got their CPL 2024 campaign off to a memorable start after losing in the Eliminator last year. 

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have lost the toss in all of their 3 matches so far and were put to bat first on each of these occasions. This is a major factor that has affected their chances of winning. They were outplayed by the Royals in their last match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Falcons were impressive with the ball in their first two outings but found themselves on the back foot in their recent match as Barbados Royals chased down 149 runs in just 15.3 Overs with 9 wickets in hand. There are quality bowlers in this side who’ve been the match-winners for various franchises around the world. Though there are a few inexperienced batters in the lineup, they still have a couple of experienced players in there. The debutants would be desperate to register their first win in the tournament and get off the foot of the table.

On the other hand, the Saint Lucia Kings emerged victorious in their opening game. They chased down a 202-run target with five wickets and 16 balls to spare after Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Tim Seifert smashed exhilarating half-centuries. Skipper Faf du Plessis will be delighted with this performance and it sends out a message too. It is a solid-looking batting lineup but needs to find its footing on the bowling-friendly pitch in Antigua. They have got a challenge on their hands in the bowling department. Most of the bowlers were wicketless and will be keen on finding their form. David Wiese and Alzarri Joseph will be the key pacers while Roston Chase and Noor Ahmed are the star spinners in this attack. The side would look to continue their winning momentum.

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, North Sound, Antigua

Head to Head

Matches Played - 00

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won - 00      Saint Lucia Kings won - 00

Last 5 meetings

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won - 00      Saint Lucia Kings won - 00

Pitch Report

The surface at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium looks like a balanced wicket that tilts a bit more in favor of the bowlers making it difficult for the batting side in the 1st innings. Spinners are going to play a decisive role.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be mostly cloudy. However, there are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 31°C  with 75% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) - Fakhar Zaman, Kofi James, Sam Billings(wk), Jewel Andrew, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Roshon Primus, Shamar Springer, Chris Green(c), Mohammad Amir, Hayden Walsh

Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) - Johnson Charles, Faf du Plessis(c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ackeem Auguste, Tim Seifert(wk), Roston Chase, David Wiese, Mikkel Govia, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Noor Ahmad

Must Picks

ABF - Shamar Springer, Imad Wasim

SLK - Bhanuka Rajapaksa, David Wiese

ABF vs SLK Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Tim Seifert

Batters : Fakhar Zaman, Faf du Plessis

All-rounder : David Wiese, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Shamar Springer, Roston Chase

Bowlers : Mohammad Amir, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Imad Wasim

Vice-Captain : David Wiese

Prediction

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have struggled to play as a unit and have depended on individual brilliance. The batting lineup lacks the punch and must come up with a good show in this game to win. The Saint Lucia Kings batters did well in the last game and have momentum on their side. Hence the Kings are favourites to win this contest.

Sportco predicts Saint Lucia Kings to beat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the sixth game of the Caribbean Premier League 2024.

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