Barbados Royals made a strong comeback last season after a disaster in 2021. They still have their core and possess some of the best talents in the Caribbean with Kyle Mayers, Rovmann Powell and Jason Holder around and Alick Athanze proving to be a youngster to watch. St Lucia Kings aren’t bad too but are off to a tough start after losing their first game.

BR vs SLK Match Details

Date: August 18th, 2023

Time:  4:30 AM IST

Venue: Gros Islet

BR vs SLK Weather Report

It will be cloudy and humid throughout this fixture.

BR vs SLK Pitch Report

The nature of the new ground is uncertain but given the nature of the format, a flat pitch offering a lot of runs could be expected making it better for the side batting second.

BR vs SLK Predicted Playing XII

BR Playing XI

Kyle Mayers, Laurie Evans, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alick Athanaze, Rovmann Powell, Jason Holder, Roloef Van Der Merwe, Justin Greaves, Joshua Bishop, Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana

SLK Playing XI

Johnson Charles, Faf Du Plessis, Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Leonardo Julien, Kimani Melius, Roshon Primus, Jeavor Royal, Alzarri Joseph, Peter Hatzgolu

BR vs SLK Key Players

Alick Athanaze

Alick Athanaze has announced himself in international cricket and has put the spotlight on him as a talent to watch out for in the ongoing CPL. He looks very skillful and has displayed a lot of promise early on.

Roston Chase

A couple seasons ago, Roston Chase proved his ability to score and take wickets irrespective off the format. He looked a proper 3-Dimensional player but seems to have mellowed down in the last year, which is something he would like to change with this tournament.

BR vs SLK Match Tips

With form players and experience BR come in with an advantage.

Match Prediction: Barbados Royals Will Win the Match