Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Preview & Prediction | 2024 Caribbean Premier League | League Stage
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Saint Lucia Kings could move top of the table with victory over an Antigua & Barbuda Falcons side on the back of three successive defeats in their opening season as a Caribbean Premier League franchise.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday September 3rd 2024 – USA PT – 4:00pm / USA ET – 7:00pm / Wednesday September 4th 2024 – UK – 12:00am
VENUE: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Trinidad
WEATHER: Cloudy but dry as it stands with hot temperatures of around 30c.
HOW TO WATCH: USA – Willow & Willow Extra / UK – TNT Sports
HOW TO GET TICKETS FOR THE CARIBBEAN PREMIER LEAGUE: Click here for the latest ticket information for Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Men vs Saint Lucia Kings Men
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FALCONS FORM: STILL NO POINTS FOR TOOTHLESS FALCONS
Although there’s still plenty of time to go, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are starting to look worryingly like a side set to prop up the CPL league stage table in 2024. Their bowlers were hit to all parts last time out by Barbados Royals, who triumphed easily by nine wickets, inflicting a third straight defeat on the Falcons.
SAINT LUCIA KINGS FORM: DEPTH OF BATTING MAKES KINGS INTIMIDATING OPPOSITION
Saint Lucia Kings have the opportunity here to make it two wins from two following a hugely impressive five-wicket victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Chasing 202 to win, the Kings reached their target with 16 balls to spare, thanks mainly to an excellent unbeaten 68 not out from Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FALCONS BETTING ANALYSIS
As disappointing as it has been so far for the Falcons, one player who can certainly hold his head high is Jewel Andrew. After scoring 50 not out in the opening match of the tournament, Andrew has since followed that up with 48 most recently over the Royals, meaning he has top scored in two of his side’s three league games as it stands. With that in mind, back Andrew to maintain his hot run at the crease with another score of 30+ runs on this occasion.
SAINT LUCIA KINGS BETTING ANALYSIS
It was a surprise to see Saint Lucia Kings lose early wickets in their first game, with openers Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis dismissed for 12 and 2 respectively. Two very good players, it’s hard to see them failing for a second match running, especially against struggling opposition. When taking this into account, bettors should consider backing the Kings to record the highest first wicket partnership across the contest.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FALCONS VS SAINT LUCIA KINGS EXPERT PREDICTION
Momentum in tournaments such as the Caribbean Premier League can go a long way towards success or failure and right now, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have none of it. Turning that around when considering how quickly the fixtures pile up is extremely difficult with them having little time to work on plans in training.
Saint Lucia Kings made a statement with the way that chased a 200+ score down against the Patriots and if they replicate those levels with the bat here, then the expectation is that they will once again come out on top.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FALCONS VS SAINT LUCIA KINGS TOP TIP: SAINT LUCIA KINGS TO WIN
