Today’s match prediction of Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 1st Match.
Match Details
- Date & Time: August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM GMT)
- Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
- Pitch: Batting-friendly; 1st innings avg ~150-160 runs, 4-5 wickets; 2nd innings ~140-150 runs, 5-6 wickets. Pacers get early swing.
- Weather: Warm, ~28°C, partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain, light breeze, full match likely.
Weather and Conditions
Warm at 28°C with partly cloudy skies. Low rain risk ensures a full game. The pitch supports Antigua’s batsmen like Rahkeem Cornwall, but Patriots’ bowlers, led by Waqar Salamkheil, could exploit early swing.
Toss Preference
- Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Likely to bat first, using Cornwall’s power-hitting (200 runs in 2024) to set a big total.
- St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Likely to bowl first, leveraging Waqar Salamkheil’s spin (4 wickets in 1st match) and Fazalhaq Farooqi’s pace, chasing with Evin Lewis.
Prediction
- Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (Underdogs): Won by 6 runs vs. TKR () with Fabian Allen’s all-round performance (25 runs, 3 wickets). Inconsistent batting makes them underdogs.
- St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (Favorites): Won by 5 wickets vs. Falcons in 2025 opener (). Evin Lewis and Jason Holder’s leadership gives them an edge.
Conclusion
Patriots are favored due to their dominant 2025 win over the Falcons and strong bowling. The pitch suits their attack, led by Salamkheil. Falcons need consistent batting to upset.
Predicted Winner
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, due to form and bowling strength.