Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 2nd Qualifier, CPL 2025

Knight Riders’ hunt for a place in the final for the sixth time     

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

Trinbago Knight Riders have odds of 1.77 to hit the most sixes  

Saint Lucia Kings have odds of 2.22 to hit the most sixes  

Trinbago Knight Riders have odds of 1.70 to be the top bowler’s team   

Saint Lucia Kings have odds of 2.06 to be the top bowler’s team   

MATCH PREVIEW     

The Caribbean Premier League 2025 is building up to the final. The Guyana Amazon Warriors are through to the title decider, and the 2nd Qualifier between the Saint Lucia Kings and the Trinbago Knight Riders will decide their opponent. The Saint Lucia Kings lost to the Warriors in the 1st Qualifier and shall look to make a strong comeback in this game. The Trinbago Knight Riders defeated the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in a one-sided contest and shall have the odds on their side. It is a high-stakes battle, and we expect a close contest, as neither team would like to end their campaign in this game.  

Saint Lucia Kings Preview      

David Wiese and his players had a poor outing in the 1st Qualifier against the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Saint Lucia Kings’ skipper will be upset with the 14-run loss as they failed to chase an easy total. Their odds have dropped on cricket betting apps after that loss. Wiese would like his team to make a strong comeback in this game and reach the final for the second consecutive year.  

Tim Seifert went out cheaply in the last game. As the team’s leading run-getter this season, he will look to deliver a strong start alongside Johnson Charles. The middle order struggled in the last game, and they need Ackeem Auguste, Tim David, and Roston Chase to build partnerships. David Wiese, Khary Pierre, and Alzarri Joseph must add quick runs in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack did well in the last game and shall draw inspiration from that performance. Khary Pierre and Tymal Mills must strike early in the game to put the team in a strong position. Alzarri Joseph and David Wiese will look to keep the scoring in check in the middle overs. The team will need a good show from Tabraiz Shamsi and Roston Chase in the supporting roles.  

Expected Starting XI for Saint Lucia Kings         

David Wiese (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim David, Aaron Jones, Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tymal Mills 

Trinbago Knight Riders Preview      

Nicholas Pooran’s team showed its class in the Eliminator game against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The season’s favorites, as per cricket betting sites, had struggled leading up to the last game. But they have silenced all critiques with a clinical 9-wicket win. The side will look to build on this momentum and enter the final with a good performance.  

Colin Munro has made close to 400 runs this season, and he must lay a strong platform in this game with Alex Hales. Nicholas Pooran will be confident after his electrifying knock in the last game and shall look to add runs in the middle order with Darren Bravo and Keacy Carty. Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine add firepower to this batting lineup.

The bowling attack was brilliant in the last game. Saurabh Netravalkar and Akeal Hosein will look to strike early in this contest and put the Saint Lucia Kings under pressure. Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard must use their experience and bowl tight spells in the middle overs. The side expects a good show in the supporting roles from Usman Tariq and Andre Russell.  

Expected Starting XI for Trinbago Knight Riders     

Nicholas Pooran (c), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Keacy Carty, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Saurabh Netravalkar 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

We expect the conditions to be overcast, and this will help the fast bowlers at the start of the game. The wicket has eased in the second half in most games this season. The side winning the toss shall look to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first in this game.    

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

There are predictions for rain in Guyana. The wicket has been good; we have seen big scores here this year. The weather will make it slightly difficult for the batsmen in this game, and they must play cautiously. The side batting first in this game will be happy to have 175 runs.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Saint Lucia Kings struggled with the bat in the last game. The team doesn’t have a great record at this venue, and the inconsistent middle order poses a problem. They need the middle order to do well for the team to win this contest. The Trinbago Knight Riders were clinical in the last game. They have a powerful batting lineup and depth in their bowling, putting them ahead in the contest.  

Our prediction is for Trinbago Knight Riders to win