Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Match Analysis

The fourth game of the season will see the Saint Lucia Kings against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The Falcons were outplayed by the Royals in their final game at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, following two close losses.

In their first game, the Saint Lucia Kings triumphed thanks to an incredible comeback led by Tim Seifert and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who took the team from 4 down for 24 runs.

Falcons’ performance with the ball was good in their first two matches, but in their most recent encounter, they were unable to keep up with Barbados Royals, who scored 149 runs in just 15.3 Overs while holding nine wickets.

Following their recent victory, kings will arrive here with a great deal of confidence. The bowlers ought to recover when facing a faltering Falcons lineup. In addition to facing a somewhat different surface, they should anticipate the Falcons’ bowling attack to be equally formidable.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Team Preview & Squads

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have lost the toss in each of their first three games and have been placed at bat first each time. This has had a significant impact on their chances of winning. 

Even though they may be pursuing a total and fancy their chances of winning, they have no control over the toss. They need to focus on the fundamentals and address their hitting problems. For the Falcons, there hasn’t been a reliable player to turn to when things go tough.

Despite being an important batsman in the top order, Fakhar Zaman hasn’t gotten much help from his opening partner. Teddy Bishop was dropped thus Kofi James was brought in to open the innings with Zaman.

The outcomes remained unchanged, and Antigua continues to lack a solid and consistent opening lineup. Sam Billings, who was promoted from number 4 but ultimately ineffective, was an excellent choice at number 3 in the previous match.

At number four, Jewel Andrew missed his second fifty by two runs, and Imad Wasim, the all-rounder, was unable to maintain his rhythm from the previous game. The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are suffering greatly from these discrepancies.

The costly spell cast by Mohammad Amir also placed them behind when it came to defending the low total. Despite being less expensive, Imad Wasim and Hayden Walsh were still without a wicket and had no effect at all on the game.

This team includes some excellent bowlers who have won games for teams all over the world. They still have a few veteran players in the lineup even though there are a few rookie batters.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squads

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squads

Chris Green (c), Sam Billings (wk), Kofi James, Imad Wasim, Roshon Primus, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Jewel Andrew, Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, Hayden Walsh

Saint Lucia Kings

Tim Seifert is a highly skilled Twenty20 player who has participated in numerous leagues across the globe. He has always been an important player with the bat and was a member of the Knight Riders camp in the past.

But what he did in the last game was unexpected. It’s been a while since he was in such a condition. His game-changing 27-ball 64-run knock at number six proved to be crucial for the Kings, who were 4 down for 24 runs in their 202-run chase against SNP.

At number four, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, a middle-order batsman recognized for his aggressive style of batting, was undefeated at 68 off 35 balls. At number seven, David Wiese also made a useful contribution.

This performance will make skipper Faf du Plessis very happy, and it also has a message to convey. The Kings can score a lot of runs even if players like Faf du Plessis and Johnson Charles return to the hut early. This is because they have a strong batting order.

Roston Chase is also there at number five. Although it appears to be a strong batting squad, Antigua’s bowling-friendly surface will require some adjustment. Striking the ball won’t be as simple as it was in St. Kitts.

They are facing a difficulty in the realm of bowling. The majority of the bowlers need to get back on track because they were all wicketless. The two main pacers in this attack will be David Wiese and Alzarri Joseph, while the two top spinners are Roston Chase and Noor Ahmed.

Saint Lucia Kings Squads

Saint Lucia Kings Squads

Faf du Plessis (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Roston Chase, Mikkel Govia, David Wiese, Alzarri Joseph, Ackeem Auguste, Matthew Forde, Johnson Charles, Noor Ahmad

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings outfield report

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

In all three of the CPL 2024 matches played at this location, teams that bowl first have prevailed. On this pitch, it looks quite difficult to bat first and put up a competitive score. In the previous game played here, the Royals made the chase appear quite simple, so if they win the toss, both sides ought to aim to bowl first.

On the day of the match, Antigua would see largely cloudy skies with a high of 30 degrees Celsius around kickoff. Rain is not supposed to fall. 

The pitch appears to be evenly distributed, with a slight tilt towards the bowlers, who should pose a challenge to the batting side throughout the first innings.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

This will be their first game against one another.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Prediction

Winning the toss

• Saint Lucia Kings

Player of the Match

• Saint Lucia Kings – Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Most runs

• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Jewel Andrew
• Saint Lucia Kings – Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Most wickets

• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Imad Wasim
• Saint Lucia Kings – David Wiese

Most sixes

• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Jewel Andrew
• Saint Lucia Kings – Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Team Scores Batting First

• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – 160+
• Saint Lucia Kings – 170+ 

According to cricket analysts, Saint Lucia Kings has a 54% chance of winning.