By Anas Ahmed 
Match Overview Royals vs Kings – CPL 2025
The Caribbean Premier League 2025 action continues as the struggling Barbados Royals take on the in-form St Lucia Kings in the 24th Match at Bridgetown on September 7, 2025. While the Royals remain winless and rooted to the bottom, the Kings are soaring with four wins from their last five completed games. With the playoffs looming, this match is crucial for both momentum and survival.
Recent Form
- Barbados Royals – L, NR, L, L, L: Still searching for their first win this season, struggling in all departments.
- St Lucia Kings – NR, W, W, W, W: Among the most consistent sides, dominant with both bat and ball.
Players to Watch – Barbados Royals (BR)
- Rovman Powell – Their most consistent batter, 205 runs in 10 matches, avg 34.17, SR 154.13. Needs to lead from the front.
- Brandon King – Bright spark, 191 runs in 6 games, avg 47.75, SR 137.41. Royals will rely heavily on his top-order stability.
- Ramon Simmonds – Left-arm pacer with 9 wickets in 8 games, economy 8, a wicket every 20 balls.
- Daniel Sams – The all-rounder has 6 wickets in 5 games; could be key in controlling Kings’ middle order.
Players to Watch – St Lucia Kings (SLK)
- Tim Seifert – In stellar form, 334 runs in 10 games, avg 47.71, SR 171.28. The Kings’ batting anchor.
- Johnson Charles – Aggressive opener, 263 runs at 168.58 SR, capable of early destruction.
- Tabraiz Shamsi – World-class wrist-spinner, 9 wickets in 6 games, economy 6.77, strike rate 14.66.
- Roston Chase – Reliable all-rounder, 8 wickets in 7 games, economy under 7.5, adds depth with the bat.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5)
- Aug 2025 – No result (match abandoned).
- Sep 2024 – Kings won by 13 runs.
- Sep 2024 – Kings won by 7 wickets.
- Sep 2023 – Kings won by 90 runs.
- Aug 2023 – Kings won by 54 runs.
Summary: Last 5 → Kings 4 wins, Royals 0 wins, 1 NR. The Kings dominate this rivalry.
Match Prediction Royals vs Kings – CPL 2025
The Royals need Powell and Brandon King to fire together if they are to break their losing streak. But with the Kings boasting a formidable lineup in Seifert, Charles, and Shamsi, the visitors look overwhelming favorites.
Prediction: St Lucia Kings to win comfortably and strengthen their playoff charge.
Zainab Shafiq