By Zainab Shafiq 
Aug 14–15, Thu–Fri – St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2025 Match 1
Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Match starts at Aug 15, 23:00 GMT (July 15, local 19:00 / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM local time)
CPL 2025 Match 1 Preview
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 kicks off with a blockbuster opener as St Kitts & Nevis Patriots face Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at Warner Park, Basseterre, just as confirmed in the season launch schedule. Both teams will be keen to begin their campaigns positively after disappointing previous seasons, making momentum crucial in this early tie.
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Conditions: Warner Park has a reputation as a high-scoring venue with a notable incline in advantage for teams chasing totals in T20 cricket, 43 out of 80 T20 matches have seen successful chases. The average first-innings score hovers around 168, and batters tend to benefit from consistent bounce, especially in the middle overs. This suggests the toss could play a key role, with defending captains potentially opting for the ball under lights.
Evening conditions in Basseterre are forecast to be warm and mostly clear, with temperatures around 31 °C (88 °F) at match time. Although the approach of Tropical Storm Erin poses a weekend weather risk, it should not impact this first match. Conditions are likely to remain stable, ideal for an uninterrupted, electrifying opener to the tournament.
Predicted Playing XIs
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Jewel Andrew (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Shakib Al Hasan, Bevon Jacobs, Imad Wasim (c), Fabian Allen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Justin Greaves, Obed McCoy, Jayden Seales, Odean Smith.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: Andre Fletcher (wk), Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Jason Holder (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Waqar Salamkheil, Dominic Drakes.
CPL 2025 Match 1 Dream11 Team Suggestion
- Wicket-keeper: Jewel Andrew Andre Fletcher
- Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Bevon Jacobs, Evin Lewis
- All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim
- Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith
This XI harnesses powerful batting, spin-smart strategy, and pace-based death bowling, well aligned with the high-scoring chase-friendly surface and evening conditions.
Where to Watch CPL 2025 Live?
- Caribbean fans: RUSH Sports (Caribbean), CCN TV (Grenada), E-Networks (Guyana), TV6 (Trinidad & Tobago), WinnersTV (Saint Lucia)
- India: JioStar (TV) and FanCode (Digital)
- Australia: Fox Sports
- Middle East & Southeast Asia: CricBuzz (stream)
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- North America: Willow TV
- UK & Ireland: TNT Sports
- Rest of World: YouTube & Facebook
Anas Ahmed 
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