Last Updated: August 23, 2025 05:46 PM
The twelfth T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) and Barbados Royals (BR) on 25 August 2025 at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.
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 24).
SLK are third in the points table, while BR are sixth. SLK have performed well this season, while BR are still looking for their first win. The match will be live streamed on the Fancode app in India.
SLK vs BR 2025: Head to Head
SLK have a 5-3 lead over BR in the last 10 matches. In the recent matches, SLK have beaten BR twice in 2024, including one by 7 wickets and another by 80 runs. BR won one match in 2023.
Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals Team Status
SLK have won 1 out of 2 matches and 1 no result this season, with which they are third in the points table (NRR +0.150). In their batting, Roston Chase (61 runs in 2025, 30.5 average) and Johnson Charles (52 runs in 2025, 26 average) have performed well.
Khariy Pierre (2 wickets in 2 matches), Roston Chase (2 wickets in 2 matches), and David Wiese (2 wickets in 2 matches) are the main bowlers in bowling. SLK defeated St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 3 runs in their previous match.
BR have lost both the matches out of 2 this season, with which they are placed sixth in the points table (NRR -0.393). Quinton de Kock (57 runs in 1 match, 57 average) and Brandon King (45 runs in 2 matches, 22.5 average) have shown some impact in their batting.
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (3 wickets in 2 matches) and Azmatullah Omarzai (2 wickets in 2 matches) are the main bowlers in bowling. BR lost to St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 2 wickets in their last match.
Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) Probable Playing XI
- Johnson Charles
- Tim Seifert (Wicketkeeper)
- Akeem Auguste
- Roston Chase
- Tim David
6.David Wiese(C) - Sadrack Descartes
- Matthew Ford
- Alzarri Joseph
- Khary Pierre
- Tabraiz Shamsi
Barbados Royals (BR) Probable Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper)
- Brandon King
- Shaqkere Parris
4.Rovman Powell(C) - Sherfane Rutherford
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Read Young
- Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
- Jomel Warrican
- Ramon Simmonds
SLK vs BR Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Darren Sammy Stadium is balanced, with an average score of 161 runs in the first innings and 145 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help, while batsmen can score runs in the initial overs. Chasing has been a bit easier on this ground.
Gros Islet on 25 Aug 2025 Cloudy, Temperature 25-27°C, Chance of rain 10%, Wind 15-20 kmph. Rain interruption is expected to be less.
SLK vs BR 12th T20 Dream11 Prediction
Focus on these players while making a Dream11 team:
Captain: Roston Chase or Quinton de Kock.
Vice-Captain: Alzarri Joseph or Mujeeb-ur-Rahman.
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Johnson Charles
Batters: Tim David, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Roston Chase, David Wiese, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
SLK vs BR Match Prediction
Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals Prediction: The consistency of Roston Chase and Johnson Charles in SLK’s batting, as well as the bowling of Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, and David Wiese, makes them strong on home ground.
On the other hand, the form of Quinton de Kock and Brandon King in BR’s batting is their hope, but their bowling has not been effective yet.
SLK’s head-to-head record (5-3) and home ground advantage give them a clear edge. BR are yet to win this season, which might lower their morale.
Based on the statistics, SLK has a 65% chance of winning and BR has a 35% chance. If SLK bats first and scores 160+, their chances of winning will increase further.
BR will have to rely on a big innings from Quinton de Kock or Sherfane Rutherford and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman’s bowling to win. It is likely to be a one-sided or close match, but SLK has the upper hand.
