In a high-stakes clash, the Barbados Royals will take on the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in Match 10 of the Caribbean Premier League 2023. This crucial encounter is scheduled for August 27, 2023, at 04:30 am IST, and will unfold at the Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals Match Preview
The Royals, captained by Rovman Powell, currently occupy the fifth spot in the standings with just one point and a net run rate of -2.700. Their campaign didn’t kick off on the right foot as they suffered a 54-run defeat at the hands of Faf du Plessis’ Saint Lucia Kings.
Their second encounter, against Brandon King’s Jamaica Tallawahs, faced a different fate as it got abandoned without a single ball being bowled at the Daren Sammy Stadium. However, time is still on the Royals’ side, and they are eager to clinch a crucial victory in their upcoming match.
Meanwhile, the Patriots, led by Evin Lewis, haven’t had the smoothest run in the championship. They currently sit in the fourth position in the points table with two points and a net run rate of -2.499. Interestingly, both their points have been earned through matches that were abandoned due to rain.
Their last outing saw them facing a challenging target of 198 against the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Unfortunately, the Patriots struggled to keep up with the pace and eventually folded for a total of 132 in 16.5 overs.
As both teams prepare to clash in their upcoming match, the Royals will aim to secure a much-needed victory, while the Patriots look to bounce back from their recent loss and improve their standing in the standings.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals Weather Report
The pitch at the Warner Park in St Kitts has generally favored the batsmen, offering good scoring opportunities. Hence, winning the toss and choosing to field first might be a wise decision for the teams in this CPL 2023 encounter.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Barbados Royals Pitch Report
Weather conditions for the match look promising, with no rain expected at this time. The temperature is anticipated to hover around 29 degrees Celsius, providing ideal cricketing conditions for the Barbados Royals vs. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots clash in the CPL 2023.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals Predicted XI
Barbados Royals: Rahkeem Cornwall, Kyle Mayers, Justin Greaves, Kevin Wickham, Rovman Powell ©, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Nyeem Young, Qais Ahmad, Joshua Bishop, Obed McCoy
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Andre Fletcher, Evin Lewis ©, Joshua da Silva, Ambati Rayudu, Sherfane Rutherford, Dominic Drakes, Corbin Bosch, Kofi James, Sheldon Cottrell, Izharulhaq Naveed, Oshane Thomas
Dream11 Team for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals
Wicketkeeper: Andre Fletcher
Captain: Evin Lewis
Batters: Rovman Powell, Justin Greaves, Ambati Rayudu
Bowlers: Sheldon Cottrell, Obed McCoy, Joshua Bishop
All-rounders: Donovan Ferreira, Jason Holder, Corbin Bosch
Where to Watch St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Barbados Royals?
| REGION | BROADCASTERS |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network; Fan Code |
| Caribbean | SportsMax |
| USA & Canada | Willow HD |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports 3 |
| Pakistan | Official Social Media Channels of CPL |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| Bangladesh | T Sports |
| Pan Caribbean | SportsMax |
| Trinidad & Tobago | TV6 |
| Guyana | GTV |
| Saint Lucia | Helen TV |
| Grenada | GBN |
| Antigua & Barbuda | CNS |
| Barbados | CBC |
