Today’s match prediction of Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 10th Match.
Match Details
- Date & Time: August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM GMT)
- Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
- Pitch: Balanced, supports batting early; 1st innings avg ~160-170 runs, 5-6 wickets; 2nd innings ~150-160 runs, 6-7 wickets. Spinners are effective later.
- Weather: Warm, ~29°C, partly cloudy, 20% chance of rain, light breeze, likely full 20-over match.
Weather and Conditions
Warm at 29°C with partly cloudy skies in Gros Islet. A 20% rain chance suggests minimal interruption risk.
The pitch favors Saint Lucia Kings’ aggressive batsmen like Johnson Charles, but Trinbago Knight Riders’ spinners, led by Akeal Hosein, could exploit late turn under lights.
Toss Preference
- Saint Lucia Kings: Likely to bat first to leverage Johnson Charles (320 runs in 2024) and Tim Seifert, setting a big total on a batting-friendly pitch.
- Trinbago Knight Riders: Likely to bowl first, using Akeal Hosein’s spin (14 wickets in 2024) and Mohammad Amir’s swing, chasing with Nicholas Pooran (496 runs in 2024).
Prediction
- Saint Lucia Kings (Slight Favorites): Won by 5 wickets vs. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in CPL 2025 6th match (). Johnson Charles and Roston Chase’s all-round form (200 runs, 10 wickets in 2024) give them depth. Home advantage strengthens their case.
- Trinbago Knight Riders (Contenders): Defeated Patriots by 44 runs in the 4th match. Alex Hales and Pooran are potent, but fielding lapses (noted by Pollard) could hurt.
Conclusion
Saint Lucia Kings’ home advantage and balanced squad make them slight favorites. The pitch suits their batting, and Chase’s all-round ability adds depth. TKR’s star power needs sharper fielding to compete. A high-scoring game is likely.
Predicted Winner
Saint Lucia Kings, due to home advantage and form.