The CPL 2025 will kick off with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots facing Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in the first match at Warner Park, Basseterre on 15th August at 4:30 AM IST.
Get the best SKN vs ABF Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the CPL 2025. Expert analysis and more.
SKN vs ABF Match Preview:
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 2025 kicks off on August 15, 2025, and runs until September 22, 2025, with six teams battling for the title: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Trinbago Knight Riders, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Royals, and Saint Lucia Kings.
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A total of 34 matches will unfold across various Caribbean venues, with the season opener hosted at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.
In the first match, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots face Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on Thursday, August 15, 202.
For the Patriots, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher, and Jason Holder stand out as key players, bringing explosive batting and all-around prowess.
Meanwhile, the Falcons rely on Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim, and Justin Greaves to anchor their campaign with spin-bowling and batting depth.
Both teams have bolstered their squads after disappointing 2024 seasons, with the Patriots finishing last and the Falcons just above them. Consequently, this clash promises redemption and momentum.
The Patriots hold a slight edge with home advantage and a stronger batting lineup, but the Falcons’ all-rounders could spark an upset. Historically, in their two CPL 2024 encounters, each team secured one victory, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
SKN vs ABF Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots |
0 |
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Antigua & Barbuda Falcons |
0 |
SKN vs ABF Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
30°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
205 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
48% |
SKN vs ABF Playing 11s (Predicted):
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Playing 11: Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Corbin Bosch, Andre Fletcher, Alick Athanaze, Mohammad Nawaz, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Louis
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Playing 11: Imad Wasim, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Justin Greaves, Rahkeem Cornwall, Odean Smith, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo
SKN vs ABF Dream11 Team Today Players Stats:
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Player |
Players Stats (last match) |
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Rahkeem Cornwall |
NA |
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Kyle Mayers |
NA |
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Shakib Al Hasan |
NA |
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Jason Holder |
NA |
Hot Picks for SKN vs ABF Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Top Picks:
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Shakib Al Hasan |
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Rahkeem Cornwall |
Budget Picks:
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FazalHag Farooqi |
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Fabian Allen |
SKN vs ABF Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Jason Holder & Kyle Mayers |
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Vice-Captain |
Rahkeem Cornwall & Shakib Al Hasan |
SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Andre Fletcher
- Batters – Evin Lewis, Alick Athanaze, Rahkeem Cornwall (vc)
- All-rounders – Kyle Mayers, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder (c)
- Bowlers – Allah Ghazanfar, Jayden Seales, Obed McCoy
SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Andre Fletcher
- Batters – Evin Lewis, Alick Athanaze, Rahkeem Cornwall
- All-rounders – Kyle Mayers (c), Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Justin Greaves
- Bowlers – Allah Ghazanfar, Jayden Seales
SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 CPL 2025 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Kevin Wickham |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Rilee Rossouw |
7.0 credits |
NA |
SKN vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 CPL 2025 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Jason Holder |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Kyle Mayers |
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Punt Picks |
Justin Greaves and Obed McCoy |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-4-3 |
