The fifth T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) and Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on August 18, 2025.
This is an exciting match of this six-team T20 league. The match will start at 4:30 AM IST (7:00 PM local time on August 17).
ABF are looking for their first win on their home ground while SLK, who are the champions of the last season, will want to continue their strong form.
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Fancode app in India.
ABF vs SLK 2025: Head to Head
SLK has a 2-0 lead over ABF in the last 2 matches. In recent matches, SLK won by 26 runs on 15 September 2024 and by 7 wickets on 3 September 2024.
ABF has a chance to settle the score on home ground.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Team Status
ABF played 1 match this season and faced defeat. Karima Gore (61 runs in 1 match) and Fabian Allen (12 runs in 1 match) were the main batsmen in their batting.
Rahkeem Cornwall (2 wickets in 1 match) and Obed McCoy (1 wicket in 1 match) impressed in bowling. ABF lost to St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 7 wickets in their last match.
SLK has not played any match yet this season. Their batting is led by Tim David (250 runs in 10 matches last season, average 31.25) and Johnson Charles (200 runs in 10 seasons).
Alzarri Joseph (12 wickets in 10 seasons) and Tabraiz Shamsi (10 wickets in 8 seasons) can be dangerous in bowling.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) Probable Playing XI
- Amir Jangoo (Wicketkeeper)
- Karima Gore
- Bevon Jacobs
- Fabian Allen
- Imad Wasim (C)
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Justin Greaves
- Odean Smith
- Jayden Seales
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Obed McCoy
Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) Probable Playing XI
- Johnson Charles
- Tim Seifert (Wicketkeeper)
- Tim David
- Akeem Auguste
- Roston Chase
- David Wiese(C)
- Matthew Ford
- Khary Pierre
- Alzarri Joseph
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Delano Potgieter
ABFvs SLK Match Weather and Pitch Report
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium pitch is balanced, average score 145 runs in the first innings, 122 runs in the second. Average help to fast bowlers and spinners, batsmen get a chance to score runs early.
Always cloudy in Antigua on August 17, temperature 26-28°C, chance of rain 10%, wind 15-20 kmph. Less rain interruption.
ABF vs SLK 5th T20 Dream11 Prediction
Focus on these players while making a Dream11 team.
- Captain: Tim David or Imad Wasim. Vice-Captain: Alzarri Joseph or Rahkeem Cornwall.
- Wicketkeepers: Amir Jangoo, Tim Seifert
- Batsmen: Tim David, Karima Gore, Johnson Charles
- All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Rahkeem Cornwall, Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Tabraiz Shamsi, Naveen-ul-Haq
ABF vs SLK Match Prediction
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Match Prediction: SLK’s experienced batting and strong bowling, especially the presence of Alzarri Joseph and Tabraiz Shamsi, make them strong.
ABF’s bowling attack with Naveen-ul-Haq and Imad Wasim can be dangerous, but their batting has been weak in recent matches. SLK’s better head-to-head record and last season’s championship form make them the favorites.
Based on the statistics, SLK’s chances of winning are 65% and ABF’s are 35%.
If SLK bat first and score 150+, their chances of winning will increase. ABF can make the game close by taking early wickets. Close contest expected.
