The eighth T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) and Barbados Royals (BR) at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts on 22 August 2025.
The match will start at 4:30 AM IST (7:00 PM local time on August 21).
SKNP have won one of the three matches this season and will look to gain momentum on home ground, while BR will be looking for their first win.
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Fancode app in India.
SKNP vs BR 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, BR has a 6-1 lead over SKNP. In some recent matches, BR has beaten SKNP twice in 2024, including by 8 wickets in one match and by 27 runs in the other. SKNP won one match in 2023.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals Team Status
SKNP has won 1 and lost 2 out of 3 matches this season, with which they are third in the points table (NRR +0.211). Their batting has been good with Andre Fletcher (79 runs in 2025, 39.5 average) and Alick Athanaze (46 runs in 2025, 23 average).
Waqar Salamkheil (5 wickets in 2020, 6.5 economy) and Naseem Shah and Fazalhaq Farooqi (3 wickets each in 2020) are the leading bowlers. SKNP lost to Saint Lucia Kings by 5 wickets in their last match.
BR have lost 1 out of 1 matches this season, with which they are fifth in the points table (NRR -0.179). Quinton de Kock (57 runs in 1020) and Rovman Powell (51 runs in 1020) have impressed in their batting.
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (2 wickets in 1020) and Daniel Sams (1 wicket in 1020) are the leading bowlers. BR lost to Antigua & Barbuda Falcons by 6 wickets in their last match.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) Probable Playing XI
- Andre Fletcher (Wicketkeeper)
- Evin Lewis
- Alick Athanaze
- Kyle Mayers(C)
- Rilee Rossouw
- Jason Holder
- Dominic Drakes
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Naseem Shah
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Barbados Royals (BR) Probable Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper)
- Brandon King
- Rovman Powell(C)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Daniel Sams
- Read Young
- Kofi James
- Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
- Jomel Warrican
- Eathan Bosch
SKNP vs BR Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Warner Park is flat and conducive for batting, with average scores of 161 runs in the first innings and 142 runs in the second. Fast bowlers are helped by bounce and pace, while spinners get average assistance.
Cloudy weather in Basseterre on 21 August 2025, Temperature 25-27°C, Chance of rain 10%, Wind 15-20 kmph. Rain interruption is expected to be minimal.
SKNP vs BR 8th T20 Dream11 Prediction
Focus on these players while making Dream11 team:
- Captain: Quinton de Kock or Andre Fletcher.
- Vice-Captain: Waqar Salamkheil or Daniel Sams.
- Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Andre Fletcher
- Batsmen: Rovman Powell, Evin Lewis, Rilee Rossouw
- Allrounders: Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Daniel Sams
- Bowlers: Waqar Salamkheil, Naseem Shah, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
SKNP vs BR Match Prediction
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals Match Prediction: SKNP’s bowling duo of Waqar Salamkheil and Naseem Shah have been impressive, while Andre Fletcher and Kyle Mayers provide stability in batting.
On the other hand, BR’s batting has the form of Quinton de Kock and Rovman Powell as their strength, but their bowling hasn’t made much of an impact yet. BR’s head-to-head record (6-1) gives them a slight advantage, but SKNP’s home ground and recent bowling form make them competitive.
Based on the statistics, BR has a 55% chance of winning and SKNP has a 45% chance. If BR bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
SKNP can make the match close by taking early wickets or relying on Jason Holder’s all-round ability. An exciting and close match is expected.
