CPL 2024 - Who will win the 1st Match? | ABF vs SKN Prediction

Beginning on August 30, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) will play the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKN), the 2021 champions, in the 12th Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Antigua and Barbuda, who took the position of Jamaica Tallawahs in the competition, will be competing for the first time. They will be looking to create an impression in their first season after signing a few excellent players like Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Amir, and Fakhar Zaman.

In contrast, St. Kitts and Nevis fell to Jamaica in the elimination round in the 2023 playoffs despite qualifying for the postseason. With players like Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Kyle Mayers, and Tristan Stubbs all expected to play significant roles, they have the ideal combination this time around to contend for the championship.

CPL 2024 - ABF vs SKN Prediction:

Pitch Report:

The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua has a slow-moving surface. The best course of action is to bat first since spinners receive a lot of help. Anything over 160 runs is a nice total, and the powerplay will be crucial.

Head to Head:

These two teams will play each other in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2024) for the first time.

ABF vs SKN Most Likely Starting Lineup:

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:

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

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons:

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

Probably the match's top performers:

Best Batter Most Likely: Tristan Stubbs

Tristan Stubbs, a young player, is in outstanding shape. He maintained the same intensity for South Africa as he did for the Delhi Capitals during the Indian Premier League. The 24-year-old, who scored 144 runs in three games during the West Indies series, is anticipated to do well in the CPL.

Best Bowler Most Likely: Wanindu Hasaranga

In the spin-friendly West Indies conditions, Sri Lanka international Wanindu Hasaranga can show to be a very dangerous player. Although the 27-year-old has experience playing in the Caribbean, this will be his first season in the CPL. In four T20Is in the West Indies, he has racked up 10 wickets.

Situation 1:

After winning the toss, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons decided to bat first.

PP Rating: 30–40

ABF: 125–145

The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots will win.

Situation 2: 

The Patriots of St. Kitts and Nevis win the toss and decide to bat first

PP Rating: 35–45

SKN-W: 140–160

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots will win the match

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