CPL 2025: ABF vs SLK Match 5 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

On Monday, August 18, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) will play the Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) in Match No. 5 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2025). With one victory and one defeat, the Falcons, captained by Imad Wasim, have had a mixed start. Their bowling attack, led by Wasim and Obed McCoy, has appeared to be strong, but in order to move into the top division of the league, their batting group, which consists of Rahkeem Cornwall, Fabian Allen, and Shakib Al Hasan, needs to perform more consistently.

The Kings' title defence officially begins with this match. SLK has retooled their team under David Wiese's guidance after losing key players like Faf du Plessis and Noor Ahmad, who took the most wickets the previous season. With top bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Tabraiz Shamsi supporting batting order heavyweights Tim David, Tim Seifert, and Johnson Charles, their squad still has a lot of firepower.

ABF vs SLK Match 5 Details:

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report:

Both bowling and batting prowess are put to the test on the distinctive and intricate playing surface at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The ground has historically been a chasing paradise, favouring the team batting second. 

Head to Head:

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Bevon Jacobs, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim (c), Odean Smith, AM Ghazanfar, Jayden Seales, Obed McCoy, Jewel Andrew (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Karima Gore

Saint Lucia Kings: Tim Seifert (wk), Roston Chase, Tabraiz Shamsi, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Khary Pierre, Johann Jeremiah, Sadrack Descarte, Delano Potgieter, and David Wiese (c)

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