CPL 2026: Match 29, BT vs SLK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s CPL match between Barbados Tridents and Saint Lucia Kings?

Barbados Tridents will take on Saint Lucia Kings in Match 29 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, September 7. The two teams met in Match 9 of the season, where the Tridents sealed a nine-run victory in an 18-over game.

The Tridents have had a tumultuous season, having played six matches and winning just two. They won their first two matches before an ongoing four-match losing streak has placed them at the bottom of the table. They were beaten by 35 runs by Trinbago Knight Riders in their last game and will be looking to return to winning ways.

The Kings have fared better, having played eight matches this season, winning and losing four apiece. They suffered a 137-run thrashing at the hands of the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in their last match, conceding a total of 235 before being bundled out for 98.

BT vs SLK: Match Details

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: Pitch Report

The surface at the Kensington Oval has been on the slightly slower end. The Tridents' last match was the first game of the season at the venue, where the slower bowlers thrived. The wicket offers grip and turn for the spin bowlers, with batters needing to get their eye in before being able to score their runs. The wicket begins to slow down as the game progresses.

BT vs SLK: Head-to-Head Record in T20s

BT vs SLK: Predicted Playing 11s

Barbados Tridents

Brandon King, Zachary Carter, Quinton de Kock (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green (c), Rivaldo Clarke, Sadrack Descarte, Daniel Sams, Gudakesh Motie, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jakeem Pollard

Saint Lucia Kings

Tim Seifert (wk), Kamil Pooran, John Campbell, Charith Asalanka, Obus Pienaar, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase (c), Amari Goodridge, Joshua Bishop, Maheesh Theekshana, Keon Gaston

BT vs SLK: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Quinton de Kock

Despite the torrid season for the Tridents, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has found much success at one-drop for the side. The southpaw has scored 213 runs in six innings, striking at 166.41. He will be looking to take his team to victory with a stellar match-winning performance.

Probable Best Bowler: Matthew Forde

Seam-bowling all-rounder Matthew Forde has been the most prolific bowler in the 2026 season, leading the charts with 15 wickets in eight games. His hit-the-deck bowling style with subtle variations has caused much trouble for batters, and he will be looking to continue that form into the season.

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