The Barbados Royals (BR) and St.Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) are set to play the 18th match of the league. It will be played on the 18th of September at IST 4:30 AM at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Barbados Royals aim for their fifth win as they have already won 4 games out of five this season. The winning probability tilts more toward BR at 59%, while SKNP has 41%. The game will be played in T20 format.
The cricket ground of Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, favors both bowlers and batters as it offers a good plane for the game. Fast bowlers have more chances of taking the wicket as the ball swings, and it is hard to bat. However, batters can choose to bat first if they win the toss. Both teams are looking forward to grabbing points as both teams have top-class players. Quinton de Kock has proved his captaincy by giving multiple winning games, and the expectations are also high for tomorrow’s match. Fans are excited to witness the tremendous match between Barbados Royals and St.Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
On the 7th of September at Warner Park, the match between BR and SKNP was followed by winning of BR by two wickets. Dunith Wellalage of Barbados Royals was the man of the game, scoring 39 runs in 32 balls and taking three wickets.
St.Kitts and Nevis Patriotes have won only a match against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by one wicket. The team will do its best to snatch the game from the opponent. The expectations are high for both teams. According to the predictions, the Barbados Royals have more chances to win the match. The balanced pitch condition and the humid climate with suitable temperature and wind speed favor the batters and bowlers of both teams. The batters should be more careful against fast bowlers.
Six countries, including Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, and Saint Lucia, are set to host the T20 league. Out of 34 games, 17 games had already been played. The knockout matches are set to be played in Guyana. The Caribbean Premier League started on the 29th of September and will continue till the 6th of October.