CPL 2024: Match 5, SKN vs SLK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s CPL match between SKN vs SLK?

Match 5 of the Caribbean Premier League will see the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots lock horns with the St Lucia Kings at the Warner Park on September 2, 2024.

While the Patriots have played two games in the 12th edition of the CPL so far, the Kings are yet to open their account. The Patriots chased in both their games, with both their games going contrastingly different. While they just about got over the line in their first fixture in a nail-biting thriller which went right down to the wire, the second game saw them fall short of their target by 44 runs.

The Kings finished third last season, but unfortunately couldn’t progress past the Eliminator. They would be aiming for a strong start to their season in a bid to secure a top-2 finish this time around.

Also Check: St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs St Lucia Kings, Match 5 – Live Cricket Score

Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch at Warner Park has been on the slower side since the past couple of years, which has been proved by the reluctance of teams chasing. With this game being the first of this season to be played at this venue, a similar trend could be expected. And thus, the captain winning the toss is expected to invite the opposition to bowl first.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher (c/wk), Kyle Mayers, Miikyle Louis, Tristan Stubbs, Sherfane Rutherford, Odean Smith, Dominic Drakes, Ryan John, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

St Lucia Kings

Faf du Plessis (c), Tim Seifert, Johnson Charles (wk), Aaron Jones, Roston Chase, Shadrack Descate, David Wiese, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Johnson Charles

Including the warm-up fixture ahead of the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup (which saw him register his highest score in a while), the attacking top-order batter had a sporadic campaign which were filled with starts on which he couldn’t capitalize on. However, with all the potential stored within the T20 stalwart, he could be expected to start off his CPL 2024 with a bang.

Probable Best Bowler: Noor Ahmad

The wily spinner from Afghanistan has not stopped his cricketing expeditions ever since the 20-over World Cup. He has since participated in the Major League Cricket and Shpageeza Cricket League and has been a raging success in both the tournaments for his respective sides, picking up nine wickets apiece. He would be itching to get his CPL 2024 campaign underway with yet another dominant outing with the ball.

Today’s Match Prediction: St Lucia Kings to win the match

Scenario 1

St Lucia Kings win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay Score: 45-55

SLK: 165-185

St Lucia Kings win the match.

Scenario 2

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay Score: 35-45

SKN: 150-170

St Lucia Kings win the match.

Also Check: Caribbean Premier League 2024 Schedule

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.