The 27th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Barbados Royals (BR) and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 12 September 2025.
This is an important match in this six-team T20 league.
The match will start at 4:30 am IST (local time 7:00 PM AST, September 11). BR are sixth in the points table, while SKNP are fifth.
Both teams will want a win to stay in the playoff race.
The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode and Sony Sports Network in India.
BR vs SKNP 2025: Head to Head
BR has a 6-2 lead over SKNP in the last 10 matches. On 21 August 2025, SKNP defeated BR by 12 runs (SKNP 174/8, BR 162).
BR defeated SKNP thrice in 2024 (by 9 wickets, 2 wickets, and 8 wickets). BR has a strong record against SKNP. This will be the second time the two teams will face each other this season.
Barbados Royals vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Team Status
Barbados Royals: BR have won 1 out of 7 matches, lost 5, and 1 was a no result, with which they are sixth in the points table (NRR -0.149). In their batting, Brandon King (233 runs in 6 seasons, 46.6 average, 137.05 strike rate) and Rovman Powell (255 runs in 7 seasons, 42.5 average, 168.87 strike rate) have impressed.
In bowling, Ramon Simmonds (10 wickets in 6 seasons, 17 strike rate) and Daniel Sams (9 wickets in 6 seasons) are the mainstays. BR defeated Saint Lucia Kings by 4 wickets in their previous match, which was their first win.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: SKNP have won 3 and lost 6 out of 9 matches, with which they are fifth in the points table (NRR -0.130). Their batting has been well supported by Andre Fletcher (290 runs in 7 years, 41.43 average, 134.94 strike rate) and Jason Holder (207 runs in 7 years, 146.81 strike rate).
Waqar Salamkheil (11 wickets in 7 years, 8.95 economy) and Jason Holder (10 wickets in 7 years, 7.92 economy) are the strengths of their bowling attack. SKNP lost to Trinbago Knight Riders by 7 wickets in their last match.
Barbados Royals (BR) Probable Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Brandon King
- Rovman Powell(C)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Daniel Sams
- Chris Green
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Ramon Simmonds
- Ethan Bosch
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) Probable Playing XI
1.Andre Fletcher(WK)
- Evin Lewis
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Kyle Mayers
- Alick Athanaze
- Jason Holder(C)
- Dominic Drakes
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Naseem Shah
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
BR vs SKNP Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval is balanced, with average scores of 157 runs in the first innings and 136 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help. Batsmen can score runs in the early overs. Chasing teams have won 55% of matches.
Temperature in Bridgetown on 11 September 2025 26-28°C, 30% cloud cover, 15-20 km/h wind, and 10-15% chance of rain. Full match is expected.
BR vs SKNP Match Prediction
Barbados Royals vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Match Prediction: BR have the strength of Brandon King and Rovman Powell in form in batting, and Ramon Simmonds (10 wickets) and Daniel Sams in bowling. Their recent win (against Saint Lucia Kings) will boost confidence.
SKNP’s batting line-up of Andre Fletcher and Jason Holder, and bowling line-up of Waqar Salamkheil (11 wickets) and Holder (10 wickets) are impressive, but their consistent losses (3 losses/5) and weak NRR (-0.130) are a challenge.
BR’s head-to-head record (6-2) and home ground give them an edge. Some analysts have pegged BR as a 60% favourite.
Based on the statistics, BR’s chances of winning are 58% and SKNP’s are 42%. If BR bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
SKNP need a big innings from Fletcher or Holder and an early wicket from Salamkheil to win. It will be a close contest, but BR has the upper hand.
