St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL T20 - Reddy Anna

Match Overview: SNP vs ABF

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots will face Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 11th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024, set to take place in Basseterre - Reddy Anna. Both teams currently sit at the bottom half of the table after five matches each, with the Patriots at the last position, holding 2 points and a net run rate of -1.183. The Falcons are just above them with the same points but a slightly better run rate of -0.687. The Patriots have already beaten the Falcons once this season and will be aiming for a repeat.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons - Reddy Anna

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Preview

The Patriots kicked off their season with a thrilling one-wicket victory against the Falcons but have since suffered four consecutive losses, most recently a 2-wicket defeat to Barbados Royals. Despite their struggles, they possess several power hitters who need to step up with consistent performances.

Evin Lewis is their leading run-scorer with 171 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 161.32. Kyle Mayers has also contributed 165 runs and taken 5 wickets, making him a key all-rounder. Captain Andre Fletcher, despite managing only 107 runs, has maintained an impressive strike rate of 194 and is expected to deliver in this game.

In the bowling department, Anrich Nortje has been reliable with 7 wickets in 5 matches. The addition of Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga strengthens the attack, providing much-needed balance to the lineup.

Key Players: Evin Lewis, Anrich Nortje, Kyle Mayers

Predicted Playing XI: Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Sherfane Rutherford, Josh Clarkson, Mikyle Louis, Ryan John, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Mohsin, Veerasammy Permaul, Anrich Nortje

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Preview

The Falcons endured a tough start to their campaign, losing their first four matches. However, they finally broke the streak with a 6-run victory against Trinbago Knight Riders. Fakhar Zaman, their top scorer, has been in decent form with 159 runs at a strike rate of 133, while Jewel Andrew has added stability in the middle order with 125 runs.

All-rounder Imad Wasim has been a crucial player, contributing 117 runs and picking up 5 wickets. Shamar Springer has been their standout bowler, claiming 7 wickets, while Fabian Allen has also been effective with the ball, taking 5 wickets in 4 matches.

Key Players: Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen

Predicted Playing XI: Fakhar Zaman, Justin Greaves, Roshon Primus, Kofi James, Jewel Andrew, Sam Billings (wk), Imad Wasim, Chris Green (c), Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Mohammad Amir

Weather Conditions

The weather in St. Kitts is expected to be mostly cloudy, with potential afternoon showers that could disrupt the match. However, it’s likely we’ll still get a full game. The pitch at Warner Park has been favorable for batters, with several high-scoring matches this season.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Warner Park has been ideal for batting, with an average first-innings score of 167. This year, multiple teams have surpassed 200 runs at this venue. Seamers will find little assistance, and spinners will need to be accurate with their lengths. Expect another high-scoring encounter with plenty of boundaries and sixes.

Toss Prediction

With 45 of 84 T20s at Warner Park being won by the chasing side, both teams are likely to opt for bowling first, looking to capitalize on the batting-friendly conditions under lights.

Winning Prediction

While St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots’ only win this season came against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, they have struggled ever since. The Falcons, coming off their first win, will have a slight edge in confidence. Both teams have underperformed, and this could be a close contest. However, based on current form, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are the favorites to emerge victorious.

Prediction: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to win

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