Caribbean Premier League 2025 – Match 1 Predictions: Falcons vs Patriots, Aug 14

The Caribbean Premier League 2025 kicks off with Antigua & Barbuda Falcons facing St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Here’s a complete match preview with betting tips, predictions, and key stats ahead of the August 14 opener.

LIVE SCORES - Match 1 - Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots (Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts)

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Form Guide:

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons finished at the 5th position on points table in the previous edition of Caribbean Premier League. They performed poorly and failed to reach the Playoffs.

The top run scorer for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the previous edition of Caribbean Premier League was Justin Greaves with 225 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the previous edition of Caribbean Premier League was Shamar Springer with 12 scalps under his belt.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are once again looking quite weak on paper. They have experienced players in their squad like Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen and Odean Smith but they lack typical match winners. However, their bowling looks quite strong with the likes of Allah Ghazanfar and Jayden Seales raring to go in the tournament.

Players to look out for:

1. Jayden Seales - He single handedly won West Indies the recently concluded ODI Series against Pakistan, picking up 7 wickets in the last match. Seales is in an extraordinary form and he is expected to be amongst the wickets in the tournament.

2. Amir Jangoo - He has been in decent form in domestic circuit. Jangoo is expected to be amongst the runs in the upcoming matches.

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots Form Guide:

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots had a tough season last year. They finished at the bottom most position on points table after league stages and failed to qualify for the Playoffs.

The top run scorer for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the previous edition of Caribbean Premier League was Andre Fletcher with 318 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the previous edition of Caribbean Premier League was Anrich Nortje with 12 scalps under his belt.

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots are quite a strong side. They have skillful players like Jason Holder, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Rilee Rossouw and Dominic Drakes in their squad.

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots have good chances to make it to the Playoffs.

Players to look out for:

1. Andre Fletcher - He is a flamboyant opening batter, who can have a huge impact on the game with his striking capability.

2. Jason Holder - He is an experienced and skillful pacer, who has plenty of variations in his bowling arsenal. Holder is expected to shine bright with the ball in upcoming matches.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Kyle Mayers (Captain), Jason Holder, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Corbin Bosch, Waqar Salamkheil, Andre Fletcher, Alick Athanaze, Mohammad Nawaz, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Louis, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Jyd Goolie, Navin Bidaisee, Leniko Boucher

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Imad Wasim, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Justin Greaves, Bevon Jacobs, Jayden Seales, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Rahkeem Cornwall, Odean Smith, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Joshua James

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss?– Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Who will win?- Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Andre Fletcher (St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots), Amir Jangoo (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Dominic Drakes (St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots), Jayden Seales (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons)

Most Sixes – Rilee Rossouw (St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots), Odean Smith (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Player of the Match- Jayden Seales (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons)

Team Scores Batting first – Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 155+, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots 145+

Match Handicap: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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