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Toss Winner - Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and choose to bat first
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots beat Saint Lucia Kings by 5 wickets
Can St Lucia Kings build on an excellent head to head record against Patriots?
We predict that St Lucia Kings will defeat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
| Tournament: | Caribbean Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 27.5°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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The 5th Match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 will see St Lucia Kings take on St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:30 AM IST. Both teams are looking to build momentum early in the tournament as the league stage begins to take shape.
St Lucia Kings made a winning start to their campaign and currently sit second on the points table with 2 points and a positive net run rate. In contrast, the Patriots suffered defeat in their opening fixture and are placed fifth, leaving them eager to register their first win of the season. The Kings also hold a psychological advantage after winning four of the last five meetings between these two sides.
The Kings have been buoyed by strong contributions from Tim Seifert, Roston Chase and Maheesh Theekshana, while the Patriots will rely on experienced campaigners such as Jason Holder, Andre Fletcher and Waqar Salamkheil to turn things around. With one side aiming to consolidate a bright start and the other desperate to get off the mark, this promises to be an exciting contest in Gros Islet.
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St Lucia Kings have made an excellent start to their CPL 2026 campaign, opening with a thrilling 4-run victory over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. The win has lifted them to second on the points table with 2 points and a positive net run rate, giving the defending champions early momentum.
The Kings held their nerve in a high-scoring contest after posting 187/8. Andries Gous led the batting with a superb 82 off 51 balls, earning the Player of the Match award, while Ackeem Auguste chipped in with 18. Although the Falcons threatened to chase the target, the Kings’ bowlers delivered under pressure. Maheesh Theekshana and Roston Chase claimed 2 wickets each, with Chase also making a crucial impact in the closing stages to help seal a narrow victory.
Among the current squad, Tim Seifert has been their standout batter in recent T20 cricket, scoring 349 runs in his last nine matches, while Ackeem Auguste has contributed 227 runs in his last ten outings. With the ball, Roston Chase has picked up 10 wickets in his last eight T20s, while Maheesh Theekshana has made an immediate impact with 2 wickets in his first appearance of the season.
St Lucia Kings possess a balanced squad with explosive batting and experienced spin options. Carrying winning momentum into this contest, they will be confident of extending their strong start to the tournament.
Key Players: Tim Seifert, Roston Chase, Andries Gous, Maheesh Theekshana
Andries Gous (wk), Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase (c), Darren Nedd, Matthew Forde, Joshua Bishop, Shadley van Schalkwyk, McKenny Clarke, Maheesh Theekshana.
Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Charith Asalanka, Roston Chase, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Bishop, Maheesh Theekshana, Andries Gous
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots are still searching for their first win of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League after suffering a 19-run (DLS method) defeat to Trinbago Knight Riders in their opening fixture. The loss has left them fifth on the points table with a net run rate of -1.267, making this an important game if they are to avoid falling further behind in the early stages of the tournament.
The Patriots struggled with the bat in their previous outing, posting just 109/9 in 20 overs. Kevin Wickham top-scored with a patient 38 off 44 balls, while Johnson Charles chipped in with 21 off 25. Their bowling attack fought hard despite defending a below-par total, with captain Jason Holder returning 1/13 in three overs and Waqar Salamkheil claiming 1/18 in three overs, but the target proved insufficient as Trinbago reached the revised total comfortably.
The experienced Andre Fletcher remains the team’s leading batter on recent form with 297 runs in his last 10 T20s, while Jason Holder has contributed 252 runs at a strike rate of 169.12, highlighting his all-round value. With the ball, Holder has picked up 13 wickets in his last 10 matches, while Waqar Salamkheil has impressed with 12 wickets despite an economy of 8.58.
The Patriots possess plenty of experience but will need a stronger batting display and better partnerships to register their first victory of the season.
Key Players: Andre Fletcher, Jason Holder, Waqar Salamkheil, Johnson Charles
Andre Fletcher (wk), Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze, Kevin Wickham, Jason Holder (c), Navin Bidaisee, Ashmead Nedd, Saurabh Netravalkar, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil
Kevin Wickham, Kyle Mayers, Dasun Shanaka, Jason Holder, Navin Bidaisee, Wanidu Hasaranga, Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil, Saurabh Netravalkar
The weather on the match day at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia is expected to be warm and partly cloudy. The temperature will range between a high of around 31°C and a low of 26°C. There is a slight chance of a passing shower making it a good day for cricket without any weather interruptions.
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The venue of the match is Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia. Established in 2002, it is one of the Caribbean’s premier international cricket venues, regularly hosting CPL and West Indies international matches. The pitch generally offers good bounce and carry, allowing stroke-makers to play freely, while spinners become more effective as the match progresses. A first-innings score of 170-180 is expected to be competitive.
The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet has generally produced balanced T20 contests, but teams chasing have enjoyed a slight advantage, winning 16 of the 26 completed T20 internationals at the venue, compared to 10 wins for teams batting first. The team winning the toss should bowl first.
St Lucia Kings enter the contest with momentum after a thrilling four-run win over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and currently sit second on the table with a positive net run rate. The Kings boast a stronger batting unit led by Andries Gous and Tim Seifert, while Roston Chase and Maheesh Theekshana provide quality with the ball. St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from an opening defeat and will rely heavily on Jason Holder and Andre Fletcher. Based on current form and recent head-to-head dominance, St Lucia Kings hold the upper hand.
We predict that St Lucia Kings will defeat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
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