Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals, L T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 18 August 2023

SLK vs BR Match Prediction & Analysis

The Saint Lucia Kings will aim for their first win as they take on the Barbados Royals in the 2nd game of the Caribbean Premier League 2023. The Kings went down to the Jamaica Tallawahs in their opening game and must win here. The Royals would like to start with a win and gain momentum for the rest of the season.  

The Barbados Royals have won the last three out of four games between the two teams. They have a strong batting line-up and shall like to see their batsmen deliver a good show in this game. One more loss can put the Saint Lucia Kings in a spot of bother, and the side would look to use the home conditions and win this game.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SLK

L

SLK

176/8 in 20.0 8.8

L T20 2023

Jamaica Tallawahs beat Saint Lucia Kings by 11 runs 17 Aug 2023

JT

187/10 in 20.0 9.35

BR

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Saint Lucia Kings Preview

Faf du Plessis' side will be eager to win in this game. They went down by 11 runs in their last game. The bowling attack lacked teeth in the last game and failed to stick to disciplined bowling. They haven't done well against the Barbados Royals in the last two years, and du Plessis would like a determined effort from his players in this contest.  

Faf du Plessis went out cheaply in the last game, and he would like to offer a solid start along with Johnson Charles. Roston Chase played well, and he must add runs in the middle order with Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza. The side will also look for a good show from Kimani Milues, Roshon Primus, and Matthew Forde in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack had a poor outing in the last game. The side needs better spells from Chris Sole and Mattew Forde with the new ball. They will be happy with Alzarri Joseph's form, and he must bowl tight spells in the middle overs with Chase. Peter Hatzoglou, Sikandar Raza, and Roshon Primus must do well in the ing role.

Saint Lucia Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles (wk), Sean Williams, Kimani Melius, Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza, Roshon Primus, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Peter Hatzoglou, Chris Sole

Saint Lucia Kings Actual Playing XI:

Roshon Primus, Roston Chase, Khary Pierre, Matthew Forde, Faf du Plessis, Sikandar Raza, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Sadrack Descartes, Sean Williams, Chris Sole

Barbados Royals Preview

They were finalists last year and dominated the tournament in the league stages, finishing with 8 wins in 10 games. Rovman Powell is the skipper this year and would eye for a good start. They did well against the Kings last year, winning both games. They have a strong batting line-up, and Powell would like to take advantage of that.   

Brandon King is in good form and shall look to deliver a good start alongside Kyle Mayers. They have a strong middle order and expect runs from Alick Athanaze, Powell, and Rivaldo Clarke. Jason Holder brings vast experience to the lower middle order and shall aim to score quick runs with Obed McCoy and Rahkeem Cornwall. 

The bowling attack will face a tough challenge in this game, and they need good spells from Kyle Mayers and Joshua Bishop at the start. Qais Ahmed and Holder will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs. The side will also need a good show from Ramon Simmonds, Justin Greaves, and Cornwall.

Barbados Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Rovman Powell (c), Kyle Mayers, Rivaldo Clarke (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Obed McCoy, Joshua Bishop, Jason Holder, Ramon Simmonds, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Qais Ahmed

Barbados Royals Actual Playing XI:

Nyeem Young, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Joshua Bishop, Kevin Omar Wickham, Obed McCoy, Rovman Powell, Rahkeem Cornwall, Donovan Ferreira, Kyle Mayers, Qais Ahmad

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over St Lucia will be overcast on August 18, and we may have rain. The wicket at this venue has been flat, and batsmen can freely score on the front foot. However, overcast conditions assist the fast bowlers. The side batting first shall be happy to have 180 runs on the board.

SLK vs BR Pitch Report

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, has been a good ground for the batsmen as they have freed their arms given the shorter dimensions of the ground. Fast bowlers who pitch the ball up are rewarded with the new ball. Spinners do well here as the pitch tends to offer them turn and bounce regularly.

Toss: To Bowl

It was a good wicket to bat on the right throughout the last game. Defending totals on such tracks is never easy. There will be some assistance for the bowlers at the start. Hence, the side winning the toss would prefer to bowl first on this track.