CPL 2024, Match - 18 | BR vs SKN | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Barbados Royals will play against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 18th match of Caribbean Premier League 2024. The Royals are languishing in the top spot with four wins and just one loss, while the Patriots are currently sitting at the bottom of the table with just one win and six losses. The two teams will be looking to secure a win and gain points in what is expected to be a fiercely contested game. 

Rovman Powell-led Barbados Royals are having a great season so far as they hold the pole position in the points table. Their last match was against a solid Guyana Amazon Warriors unit, where they scored a mammoth 205 runs and comfortably won by 32 runs in the end. Quinton de Kock was sensational, smashing 115 off 68 deliveries to power the team to 205. The South African star has been in remarkable form and is currently leading the ‘Most Runs’ charts in CPL 2024. On the bowling front, it has been a collective effort. Keshav Maharaj picked 3 for 42 while Jason Holder snared 2 for 32 to hold off the opponents. The Sri Lankan Spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been the most economical of the lot. 

On the other hand, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots are languishing at the bottom with just one win and are out of the playoffs race. In the previous game, they lost to St Lucia Kings by five wickets. Batting first, captain Andre Fletcher made 62 off 50 while Rilee Rossouw scored a 31-ball fifty as they posted 173. Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers and Andre Fletcher have shown flashes of brilliance but are yet to perform as a cohesive unit. Even players like Mikyle Louis and Rilee Rossouw have shown promise but are yet to display their true potential. They all need to come together if they want to end their winless streak. Anrich Nortje has been the standout pacer with 11 wickets in five matches. Wanindu Hasaranga, with seven wickets, has been leading the spin department. Beyond these two, the Patriots' bowling attack has not hit the mark.

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 - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Head to Head

Matches Played - 19

Barbados Royals won - 09     St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won - 10

Last 5 meetings

Barbados Royals won - 03     St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won - 02

Pitch Report

The surface at Kensington Oval assists the batters. It generally offers a flat deck where batters will enjoy playing. But as the ball gets old, it will start gripping more, and slow bowlers will come into play. The spinners are likely to play a crucial role in the middle overs, but overall, the batters are expected to dominate. 

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be cloudy. There are some chances of rain during the game which might affect the match. The temperature is likely to be around 29°C  with 75% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Barbados Royals (BR) - Quinton de Kock(wk), Alick Athanaze, Kadeem Alleyne, Rovman Powell(c), David Miller, Rivaldo Clarke, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, Maheesh Theekshana

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN) - Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher(c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Mikyle Louis, Josh Clarkson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Johann Layne, Anrich Nortje, Veerasammy Permaul, Tabraiz Shamsi

Must Picks

BR - Quinton de Kock, Maheesh Theekshana

SKN - Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje

BR vs SKN Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Quinton de Kock, Andre Fletcher

Batters : David Miller, Evin Lewis, Mikyle Louis

All-rounder : Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Wanindu Hasaranga

Bowlers : Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Quinton de Kock

Vice-Captain : Wanindu Hasaranga

Prediction

Barbados Royals are in tremendous form and have already beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots once this season. The Royals have dominated this rivalry in recent times and the Patriots have been in terrible form this season. Hence Barbados Royals are favorites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Barbados Royals to beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 18th game of the Caribbean Premier League 2024.

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