The 24th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Barbados Royals (BR) and Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) on 7 September 2025 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. This is an important match of this six-team T20 league.
The match will start at 8:30 PM IST (8:00 PM AST local time). SLK are at the top of the points table, while BR are at the sixth spot. SLK are in great form, while BR are looking for their first win.
The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode and Sony Sports Network in India.
BR vs SLK 2025: Head to Head
SLK has a 5-3 lead over BR in the last 10 matches. This season, both the teams clashed on 24 August 2025, which was canceled due to rain.
In 2024, SLK defeated BR by 13 runs and 7 wickets. SLK has won 4 out of the last 5 matches, while 1 had a no result.
Barbados Royals and Saint Lucia Kings Team Status
Barbados Royals: BR have won 0 out of 6 matches, lost 5 and 1 had a no result, with which they are sixth in the points table (NRR -0.452). Their batting has been contributed by Rovman Powell (205 runs in 6 seasons, 34.17 average, 154.13 strike rate) and Brandon King (191 runs in 6 seasons, 47.75 average).
Ramon Simmonds (9 wickets in 6 seasons) and Daniel Sams (6 wickets in 5 seasons) have been the mainstays in bowling. BR suffered a 9-wicket defeat to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in their last match.
Saint Lucia Kings: SLK have won 5 out of 8 matches, lost 1 and had 2 no results, with which they are at the top of the points table (NRR +1.300). Their batting has been impressive with Tim Seifert (313 runs in 8 games, 47.71 average, 171.28 strike rate), Johnson Charles (177 runs in 8 games), and Ackeem Auguste (169 runs).
Tabraiz Shamsi (9 wickets in 8 games, 6.77 economy) and Roston Chase (6 wickets in 8 games) bowling. SLK beat 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
Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) Probable Playing XI
- Johnson Charles
- Tim Seifert(WK)
- Akeem Auguste
- Roston Chase
- Tim David
- Aaron Jones
- David Wiese(C)
- Delano Potgieter
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Alzarri Joseph
- Khary Pierre
BR vs SLK Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval is fast and bouncy, with an average score of 155 runs in the first innings and 133 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help. Chasing teams have won 55% of matches.
The temperature in Bridgetown on 7 September 2025 is 26-28°C, 47% cloud cover, 19.7 km/h wind, and a low chance of rain. A full match is expected.
BR vs SLK Match Prediction
Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings Match Prediction: BR has the potential in batting with Rovman Powell and Brandon King, but their consistent losses (5 losses, 1 No Result) and poor NRR (-0.452) show their weakness. Ramon Simmonds and Daniel Sams are the strength in bowling.
SLK have Tim Seifert (313 runs), Johnson Charles, and Ackeem Auguste in batting, and Tabraiz Shamsi (9 wickets) and Roston Chase in bowling.
SLK’s NRR (+1.300) and recent form (4 wins) make them strong. SLK’s 5-3 lead in head-to-head and 62% win prediction in pre-match analysis make them favorites.
Based on the statistics, SLK’s win probability is 65% and BR’s is 35%. If SLK bats first and scores 170+, their chances of winning will increase.
BR need a big innings from Powell or de Kock and an early wicket from Mujeeb to win. It will be a close contest, but SLK has the upper hand.
