CPL 2025: Match 1, SKN vs ABF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s CPL match between SKN vs ABF?

The 13th edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will begin on August 15, with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN) taking on Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) in the opening game of the tournament at Warner Park in St Kitts. 

In the previous season, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots had a season to forget as they ended at the bottom of the table after winning just one out of the 10 matches played. Notably, after winning their opening fixture, the team was on a nine-match losing streak and never had a chance to qualify for the knockout stage. Notably, the last time they qualified for the playoffs was in the 2021 edition, which they eventually won. In this season, the team consists of some big names, including Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naseem Shah, and Waqar Salamkheil.

Meanwhile, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, who made their debut in the 2024 season, also had a horrible campaign as they too failed to qualify for the playoffs after finishing fifth on the tally. With three wins and seven losses in 10 matches, the Falcons remained in the second half of the table for the majority of the season. However, with players like Bevon Jacobs, Allah Ghazanfar, Naveen-ul-Haq, Jayden Seales, Odean Smith, and Rakheem Cornwall, the team will look to change their fortune this time around.

SKN vs ABF Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at Warner Park in St. Kitts is quite slow; spinners can get some help on the surface, and the batters should look to stay patient in the early stages of the game. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss should prove to be a wise decision with the par score on the surface being around 170-180. 

SKN vs ABF Head-to-Head Record

SKN vs ABF Predicted Playing XIs

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (LNS W):

Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers (C), Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Dominic Drakes, Ashmead Nedd, Mikyle Louis, Jason Holder, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Naseem Shah

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (TRT W):

Bevon Jacobs, Justin Greaves, Rahkeem Cornwall, Imad Wasim, Amir Jangoo, Odean Smith, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Shamar Springer, Karima Gore, Obed McCoy, Jayden Seales

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Andre Fletcher

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots' batter Andre Fletcher was the best performer with the bat for this team in the 2024 edition, and he would look to play in the same fashion in the new edition. In 10 innings, he had hammered 318 runs at an average of 31.80. Notably, in the recent MLC, the right-handed batter recorded 289 runs in 11 innings and looked in decent touch.

Probable Best Bowler: Shamar Springer

Shamar Springer can prove to be extremely dangerous in the upcoming clash against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The 27-year-old in the last season bagged 12 wickets in nine games and used the conditions to his advantage. With a new edition on the cards, Springer will be hoping to pick more wickets and give regular breakthroughs. 

Today’s Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.CPL 2025: Match 1, SKN vs ABF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s CPL match between SKN vs ABF?