Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Match Analysis

The Caribbean Premier League 2024 is halfway done, and a few teams have pulled ahead. In the eighteenth game, the top-ranked Barbados Royals will try to extend their lead over the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The Royals triumphed over the Amazon Warriors of Guyana in the final match. The Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots are having trouble, as evidenced by their most recent game loss to the Saint Lucia Kings.

The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots have only triumphed once in seven games this season, and their chances of making the playoffs have completely vanished. They must put up a solid show because they have dropped their last five games versus the Barbados Royals. With four victories in a row, the Royals have shown their skill. Like in previous games, they will keep putting up a strong show.

BR vs SNP Team Preview & Squads

Barbados Royals

Rovman Powell will be pleased with the work his team has done. They have consistently dealt their opponents severe blows. The squad won by scoring 32 runs after putting on a strong performance against the Guyana Amazon Warriors. They now lead the points table and will try to hold that position with a decisive victory over their weaker foe. 

After a fantastic century in the previous game, Quinton de Kock will try to get off to a strong start with Kadeem Alleyne. The team’s middle order is formidable, and they depend on solid efforts from David Miller, Alick Athanaze, and Rovman Powell. Rivaldo Clarke and Jason Holder provide the batting with more firepower.

The squad expected seasoned bowlers Maheesh Theekshana and Jason Holder to get off to a strong start after their strong performance in the previous game. In the middle overs, Keshav Maharaj would try to confuse the batters with his variations. In addition, the team anticipates strong performances from Obed McCoy in the supporting role and Naveen-ul-Haq in the main role.  

Barbados Royals Squads

Barbados Royals

Rovman Powell (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Kadeem Alleyne, Rivaldo Clarke, Keshav Maharaj, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, David Miller, Naveen-ul-Haq, Alick Athanaze, Maheesh Theekshana

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

A team led by Andre Fletcher has not had a good season. They have suffered the consequences of their variable performance in both areas. In the previous game, they bowled badly, losing by five wickets to the Saint Lucia Kings. Instead of playing for a postseason spot out of contention, Fletcher wants his players to take on the task head-on and play for their pride. 

The team will be hoping for a strong start from Andre Fletcher and Evin Lewis after their strong performance in the previous game. Although the middle order has shown erratic play, the squad still looks to Josh Clarkson, Kyle Mayers, and Rilee Rossouw for runs. Wanindu Hasaranga will try to perform well with Mikyle Louis since he can score runs quickly.

The bowling attack has not been performing well. The team anticipates that Kyle Mayers and Johann Layne will get off to a strong start. Johann Layne needs to perform well in the middle overs and have his lines in order. The team depends on the vast experience of Hasaranga, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Anrich Nortje to perform well.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Squads

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Andre Fletcher (c & wk), Evin Lewis, Rilee Rossouw, Josh Clarkson, Johann Layne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Mikyle Louis, Veerasammy Permaul, Kyle Mayers, Tabraiz Shamsi 

Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots outfield report

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

At first, it’s a difficult surface to bat on. As the game progresses, the wicket improves and becomes flatter. In the past three seasons, the team pursuing the score has won the most games. The team that wins the toss will attempt to bowl first and limit the opposition to a modest total.

There is a risk of rain and gloomy skies across Barbados. As the ball stops on the batsmen, the wicket has been bat on. To perform successfully, batsmen need to focus on this surface. For the past three seasons, the first innings score has averaged roughly 150.

Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, the Barbados Royals won all of them.

Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Prediction

Winning the toss

• Barbados Royals

Player of the Match

• Barbados Royals – Quinton de Kock

Most runs

• Barbados Royals – Quinton de Kock
• St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Andre Fletcher

Most wickets

• Barbados Royals – Keshav Maharaj
• St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Josh Clarkson

Most sixes

• Barbados Royals – Quinton de Kock
• St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Andre Fletcher

Team Scores Batting First

• Barbados Royals – 180+
• St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – 170+ 

According to cricket analysts, Barbados Royals have a 60% chance of winning.

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