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The 8th match of Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2025) features a clash between the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and the Barbados Royals, both eager to gain momentum after a poor start in the tournament. This contest promises excitement as both teams aim to bolster their positions on the points table.
The Patriots, led by Jason Holder have struggled so far, securing just one win from four matches. Their inconsistent form has left them searching for answers, especially in the batting lineup, which needs to deliver more consistently. Key players will need to step up to steer the team to victory and keep their playoff hopes alive. The Patriots also must tighten their bowling to contain the strong Caribbean batsmen they will face.
The Royals, on the other hand were disappointed in their opening game defeat and are desperate to bounce back. Their squad boasts a balanced combination of experience and youth, with powerful hitters and crafty bowlers like Sherfane Rutherford. If their core players perform to potential, the Royals can assert dominance and gain critical wins early in this tournament’s campaign.
SKN vs BR Match Details
- Date and Time: August 22, 4:30 AM IST / 11:00 PM GMT (August 21) / 7:00 PM LOCAL (August 21)
- Venue: Warner Park, St Kitts
Warner Park Pitch Report:
The surface at Warner Park is expected to provide a balanced contest for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers who hit the right areas could make use of the pace and bounce on offer early in the innings. As the match progresses, the wicket is likely to slow down, bringing spinners more into play. Skippers winning the toss may opt to field first to exploit the early movement and prefer chasing under lights. A par score at this ground usually lies in the 165–175 range.
SKN vs BR Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Andre Fletcher
- Batters: Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King
- All-rounders: Kyle Mayers, Daniel Sams, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Naseem Shah
SKN vs BR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Jason Holder (c), Kyle Mayers (vc)
- Choice 2: Quinton de Kock (c), Andre Fletcher (vc)
SKN vs BR Dream11 Prediction Backups
Rilee Rossouw, Mikyle Louis, Johann Layne, Kofi James
SKN vs BR Dream11 team for today’s match (August 22, 4:30 AM IST):
Squads:
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Andre Fletcher(w), Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Mikyle Louis, Navian Bidaisee, Jason Holder(c), Jyd Goolie, Dominic Drakes, Naseem Shah, Waqar Salamkheil, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Nawaz, Evin Lewis, Jeremiah Louis, Alick Athanaze, Ashmead Nedd, Leniko Boucher
Barbados Royals: Quinton de Kock(w), Brandon King, Kadeem Alleyne, Shaqkere Parris, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Eathan Bosch, Jomel Warrican, Ramon Simmonds, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Johann Layne, Kofi James, Arab Gul Momand, Zishan Motara
