Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 27th Match, CPL 2025

SKNP’s challenge to overcome the Barbados Royals' hurdle      

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Quinton de Kock has odds of 3.70 to be BR’s best batsman 
• Andre Fletcher has odds of 4.00 to be SKNP's best batsman 
• Eathan Bosch has odds of 4.00 to be BR’s best bowler 
• Waqar Salamkheil has odds of 3.40 to be SKNP's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

The Caribbean Premier League 2025 is entering its most crucial phase as the teams fight hard to improve their position on the points table. The Barbados Royals find themselves in a must-win situation as they face the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 27th game. The Barbados Royals defeated the Saint Lucia Kings in the last game to keep hopes alive. They have a good record against the Patriots and shall start ahead on cricket betting sites. The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will be confident after their win against the Guyana Amazon Warriors by a narrow margin. They have lost their last three games at this venue and will look to end this losing streak and secure a berth in the next round with another win.  

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Rovman Powell’s team got its act together in the last game against the Saint Lucia Kings. The 27-run win has helped the team keep its hopes alive for a berth in the playoffs. They enjoy a good record against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and shall start the game ahead on cricket betting apps. Powell would expect another massive win, which would improve their position on the points table.  

Quinton de Kock has struggled with his form, and he must deliver a strong start in the game with Brandon King. Kadeem Alleyne played well in the last game, and he must build partnerships with Rassie van der Dussen and Sherfane Rutherford. Rovman Powell will be confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and shall look to add quick runs with Chris Green and Daniel Sams.  

The bowling did well in the last game. Chris Green looks in good shape and must do well with the new ball alongside Jomel Warrican. Ramon Simmonds and Eathan Bosch will look to use the conditions to their advantage. Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, and Rovman Powell add variety to this attack, making it strong.  

Expected Starting XI for Barbados Royals     

Rovman Powell (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Kadeem Alleyne, Rassie van der Dussen, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Ramon Simmonds, Eathan Bosch, Jomel Warrican 

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Preview      

Jason Holder will be happy with his team’s win against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the last game. While the odds were against them, the team held onto its nerves in the dying stages of the game to win by 5 runs. They have defeated the Royals only once in the last seven games and shall look to avoid adding one more defeat to the list.  

Mohammad Rizwan played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he must deliver an electrifying start with Andre Fletcher. Kyle Mayers, Leniko Boucher, and Rilee Rossouw struggled in the last game and shall look to do well in the middle order. Jason Holder, Navian Bidaisee, and Dominic Drakes add firepower to this batting lineup.   

The bowlers have had their struggles this season. Jason Holder must lead from the front and get early breakthroughs, sharing the new ball with Ashmead Need. Naseem Shah and Waqar Salamkheil will look to trouble the batters in the middle phase of the innings. Kyle Mayers, Navian Bidaisee, and Dominic Drakes must deliver a strong performance in the supporting roles. 

Expected Starting XI for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots         

Jason Holder (c), Andre Fletcher, Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Kyle Mayers, Leniko Boucher, Navian Bidaisee, Ashmead Nedd, Dominic Drakes, Naseem Shah, Waqar Salamkheil 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

In the last six games, the team chasing the score has won four times. The bowlers have some assistance from the wicket at the start of the game, but the conditions ease as the game progresses. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.   

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We will have cloud cover over Barbados during the game. The wicket here is slow, and the spinners have done well in the past. Batsmen who get their eyes set on do well. The side batting first will aim to score 180 runs to feel confident.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have had their hits and misses this season. The batting lineup has struggled at times, and the team needs the top and middle order to be on top of their game. They must overcome the mental obstacle against the Royals to win here. The Barbados Royals won by a big margin in the last game. They have firepower with the bat and play at home. It gives them an edge in this contest.   

Our prediction is for Barbados Royals to win