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The Caribbean Premier League 2025 is ready to kick-off as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will face Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the opening game at Warner Park in St Kitts. With both sides eager to start their campaigns on a winning note, the match promises an intense battle.
The Patriots, now led by the veteran Jason Holder, will be looking to turn their fortunes around after a disappointing last season. With Holder’s calm and experienced leadership, alongside a squad featuring power-hitters like Evin Lewis and Rilee Rossouw, the Patriots are aiming for a fresh start. The bowling attack is bolstered by the pace of Fazalhaq Farooqi adding a new dynamic to their side.
Meanwhile, the Falcons, under the captaincy of Shakib Al Hasan, are determined to make a statement in just their second CPL season. The Falcons have assembled a strong squad with quality all-rounders such as Imad Wasim and Odean Smith. Their lineup also features the pace of promising talent of Jayden Seales, making them a well-rounded unit capable of challenging any team.
SKN vs ABF Match Details
- Date and Time: August 15, 4:30 AM IST / 11:00 PM GMT (August 14) / 7:00 PM LOCAL (August 14)
- Venue: Warner Park, St Kitts
Warner Park Pitch Report:
The Warner Park surface is expected to be a balanced one, offering something for both batters and bowlers. Early on, the pitch may have some pace and bounce, favoring seamers who can hit the right lengths. As the game progresses, it tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play. Teams winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first, looking to exploit the initial conditions and chase a manageable total later. A par score here is typically around 165-175.
SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Andre Fletcher
- Batters: Evin Lewis, Rahkeem Cornwall, Rilee Rossouw
- All-rounders: Kyle Mayers, Shakib Al Hasan, Justin Greaves, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen ul-Haq
SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Kyle Mayers (c), Shakib Al Hasan (vc)
- Choice 2: Fabian Allen (c), Jason Holder (vc)
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SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Backups
Waqar Salamkheil, Abbas Afridi, Obed McCoy, Kevin Wickham
SKN vs ABF Dream11 team for today’s match (August 15, 4:30 AM IST):
Squads:
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Andre Fletcher(w), Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Alick Athanaze, Navian Bidaisee, Jason Holder(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Abbas Afridi, Mikyle Louis, Jeremiah Louis, Dominic Drakes, Ashmead Nedd, Jyd Goolie, Leniko Boucher
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Jewel Andrew(w), Rahkeem Cornwall, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Justin Greaves, Bevon Jacobs, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Joshua James, Naveen-ul-Haq, AM Ghazanfar, Jayden Seales, Obed McCoy, Kevin Wickham, Odean Smith, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore
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