Caribbean Premier League 2024 Cricket Match Prediction | Match 17 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Let’s see who will win the match. | Sept 16

Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Match Analysis

In the Caribbean Premier League 2024, teams are trying to move up the points standings at this pivotal point. In the seventeenth game, the hosts Saint Lucia Kings will try to climb higher up the points standings when they play the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. In the most recent game, the Saint Lucia Kings triumphed against the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, while the Barbados Royals upset the Falcons.  

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have had trouble staying true to themselves. They have only been able to win twice in their seven games played. The squad will be under pressure because they need to win this game to maintain their aspirations of moving on to the next round. Saint Lucia Kings have a strong track record here and play at home. Given how much is riding on this outcome for both sides, we anticipate a competitive game.

SLK vs ABF Team Preview & Squads

Saint Lucia Kings

After two straight losses, Faf-du-Plessis’ squad played well in the most recent match. They will try to maintain their winning trend after defeating the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots by five wickets in the last game. Due to their opponents’ inconsistent play, du Plessis wants his squad to take advantage of the home-field advantage and move up the points table.  

In the previous game, Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis shared a 115-run partnership for the first wicket. From the openers, the team anticipates a similar performance. They will require collaborations between Seifert, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Ackeem Auguste because the middle order has had some difficulties. David Weise, Roston Chase, and Sadrack Descarte bolster the lower middle order and provide more hitting power to the batting.

The team’s goal is to enhance its performance in bowling. Matthew Forde and Roston Chase are expected to put on a strong performance at the top. The important bowler, Alzarri Joseph, needs to perform well against Noor Ahmed in the middle overs. The team will be hoping for strong performances from Sadrack Descarte and David Weise in the supporting roles.

Saint Lucia Kings Squads

Saint Lucia Kings

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

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

This season, Chris Green’s club has struggled with consistency. They lost their most recent game against the Barbados Royals by ten runs, after having shown a little vigor in the previous several games. The squad needs to win this game to advance in the tournament, and Green is hoping his senior players put on a solid performance.  

After batting effectively in the previous game, Brandon King and Justin Greaves are expected to lead the squad. Sam Billings will try to bat in the middle order and lead the inning along with Green and Fabian Allen. Shamar Springer and Roshon Primus must add rapid runs in the bottom middle-order and utilize the long handle.  

The team’s ability to win depends on the performance of its veteran new-ball duo, Chris Green and Muhammad Amir, who have struggled in the bowling assault. Imad Wasim and Shamar Springer will want to do well in the middle overs. The team will also count on Hayden Walsh and Roshon Primus to perform well in the supporting roles.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squads

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Chris Green (c), Sam Billings (wk), Justin Greaves, Jewel Andrew, Imad Wasim, Shamar Springer, Roshon Primus, Hayden Walsh, Fabian Allen, Brandon King, Mohammad Amir

Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons outfield report

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

The side pursuing the score has won each of the three games played so far this year. We would be fortunate to witness a complete game given the unimpressive weather prediction. The side chasing the score has an advantage when overs are reduced. Therefore, whoever wins this toss will not think twice about bowling first.

Over St. Lucia, we anticipate cloudy skies and rain showers during the game. It’s a fantastic batting surface, and we’ve seen players use their strokes with ease. On the other hand, cloudy weather benefits fast bowlers.

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

Saint Lucia Kings emerged victorious in their last match against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.

Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Prediction

Winning the toss

• Saint Lucia Kings

Player of the Match

• Saint Lucia Kings – Johnson Charles

Most runs

• Saint Lucia Kings – Johnson Charles
• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Justin Greaves

Most wickets

• Saint Lucia Kings – Alzarri Joseph
• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Chris Green

Most sixes

• Saint Lucia Kings – Johnson Charles
• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons– Justin Greaves

Team Scores Batting First

• Saint Lucia Kings – 180+
• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – 170+ 

Cricket analysts say Saint Lucia Kings have a 61% chance of winning.

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