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SKN Patriots vs St Lucia Kings Predictions - Kings tipped to beat the Patriots in CPL clash

Nigel Williams
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Last updated: 02 Sep 2026

The upcoming CPL clash sees the St Lucia Kings emerge as favourites over SKN Patriots. The Kings have won 4 out of the last 5 head-to-heads and exhibit greater squad depth alongside consistent performances, recently defeating Trinbago. The Patriots, despite a record run-chase against Barbados and standout performances from Johnson Charles and Jason Holder, have struggled overall, losing 3 of their last 5. Key players such as Kamil Pooran and Tim Seifert strengthen the Kings' edge. Experts suggest backing St Lucia Kings for this contest.

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  • St Lucia Kings have won 4 of last 5 vs Patriots, and 3 of last 5 overall.
  • Kings boast deeper squad, stronger recent tournament form.
  • Patriots impressive in latest win, but overall have struggled recently.
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SKN Patriots vs St Lucia Kings Predictions


St Lucia Kings are favourites backed by their superior head-to-head record, deeper squad balance, and stronger overall tournament form.

  • Patriots' Jason Holder has taken 7 wickets in his last 6 matches.
  • Patriots' Andre Fletcher has scores of 22*, 55, 20 and 48* in his last 6 innings.
  • Patriots have lost 3 of their last 5 matches with 1 no-result.
  • Patriots defeated the Barbados Tridents by 6 wickets in their previous match.
  • Kings have won 4 of their last 5 meetings with the Patriots.
  • Kings' Kamil Pooran has scored 25, 81*, 19 & 54 in his last 4 innings.
  • Kings' Matthew Forde has figures of 1/31, 5/23, 1/37 & 4/29 in his last 5 matches.
  • Kings defeated the Trinbago Knight Riders by 36 runs in their previous match.
  • Kings have won 3 of the last 5 matches.

Head-to-Head


The Kings have won four of their last five meetings with the Patriots.

SKN Patriots Form


The Patriots defeated the Barbados Tridents by six wickets in a high-scoring thriller in Match 23 of the Caribbean Premier League at Warner Park in Basseterre.

The Patriots restricted Barbados Tridents to 217/4 (20 overs), with Naseem Shah (2/43), Jason Holder (1/42), and Wanindu Hasaranga (1/22) among the wickets.

The Patriots' Johnson Charles led the chase with an explosive 78 off 45 balls, anchoring a massive opening partnership with Kyle Mayers (29 off 27 balls). Dasun Shanaka chipped in with a fast 36 off 22 balls to keep the run rate climbing, with Andre Fletcher (22* off 8) and Wanindu Hasaranga (18* off 4) securing the victory with a blistering late-game cameo, sealing the fourth-highest run chase in CPL history with five balls to spare.

Jason Holder has taken seven wickets in his last six matches, while Andre Fletcher has scores of 22*, 55, 20 and 48* in his last six innings.

The Patriots have lost three of the last five matches with one no-result.

St Lucia Kings Form


The Kings defeated the Trinbago Knight Riders by 36 runs in the 17th match of the Caribbean Premier League at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

St Lucia Kings posted 211/4 in their 20 overs, with player of the match Tim Seifert scoring an unbeaten 105 off 61 balls, supported by Kamil Pooran (25 off 17), Charith Asalanka (33 off 21), and John Campbell (27 off 17).

In response, Trinbago posted 175/6 in their 20 overs. Roston Chase was the standout bowler, picking up three wickets in a single over, finishing with figures of 3/24.

Kamil Pooran has scored 25, 81*, 19 & 54 in his last four innings, while Maheesh Theekshana has taken six wickets in his last five matches.

The Kings have won three of the last five matches.

Team news


Patriots' Probable XI: Andre Fletcher (wk), Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Kevin Wickham, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Saurabh Netravalkar, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil.

St Lucia Kings' Probable XI: Andries Gous (wk), Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Charith Asalanka, Roston Chase (c), Tim Seifert, Matthew Forde, Joshua Bishop, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Maheesh Theekshana.

Verdict

Kings are favourites backed by their superior head-to-head record, deeper squad balance, and stronger overall tournament form.

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Best Bet2: Andre Fletcher Score over 26.5 runs @1,83 at 10bet - 1 Unit
Best Bet3: Matthew Forde Top Bowler - Kings @4,33 at 10bet - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Kamil Pooran Score over 21.5 Runs @1,83 at 10bet - 1 Unit
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