CPL 2024: Match 1, ABF vs SKN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s CPL match between ABF vs SKN?

The 12th edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will begin on August 30, with Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) taking on the 2021 champions, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN). Antigua and Barbuda will be making their debut in the competition as they replaced Jamaica Tallawahs. They have signed a few quality players like Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Amir and Fakhar Zaman and will be hoping to make a mark in the debut season.

St Kitts and Nevis, on the other hand, qualified for the playoffs in 2023 but lost to Jamaica in the Eliminator. They have the right balance this time around to challenge for the title as the likes of  Kyle Mayers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza and Tristan Stubbs will play a key part.

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Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is sluggish in nature. Spinners get plenty of support and batting first will be the ideal thing to do. The powerplay will be key and anything over 160 runs can be considered to be a good total.

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Head-to-Head Record

This is for the first time that these two teams will face in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2024).

ABF vs SKN Probable Playing XI

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons:

Brandon King (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Shamar Springer, Mohammad Amir, Sam Billings (wk), Hayden Walsh, Teddy Bishop, Kelvin Pitman.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:

Evin Lewis (c), Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Andre Fletcher (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Sherfane Rutherford, Odean Smith, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dominic Drakes, Veerasammy Permaul, Nuwan Thushara.

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Tristan Stubbs

Youngster Tristan Stubbs is in remarkable form. He was sensational for Delhi Capitals in the IPL and kept the same momentum for South Africa as well. In the series against West Indies, the 24-year-old made 144 runs in three matches and is expected to have a good time in the CPL.

Probable Best Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lanka international Wanindu Hasaranga can prove to be extremely dangerous in the spin-friendly conditions of West Indies. The 27-year-old will play in the CPL for the first time but has played in the Caribbean before. He has 10 wickets to his name in four T20Is in West Indies.

Today's Match Prediction: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to win the match

Scenario 1

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons win the toss and opt to bat first

PP Score: 30-40

ABF: 125-145

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to win the match

Scenario 2

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots win the toss and opt to bat first

PP Score: 35-45

SKN-W: 140-160

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.