Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will go up against Saint Lucia Kings in the fifth match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. The contest is set to be played on August 18 at 04:30 AM IST.
Check out The Betting Professionals’s analysis for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings 5th match of Caribbean Premier League 2025 with best cricket betting sites and predictions.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings (ABF vs SLK) 5th Match Details, Caribbean Premier League 2025
Series | Caribbean Premier League 2025 |
Series Match No | 5th Match |
Format | T20 |
Match Date | 17th August 2025/18th August 2025 |
Match Time | `07:00 PM (Local)/04:30 PM IST |
Venue | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings (ABF vs SLK) 5th Match Teams Preview, Caribbean Premier League 2025
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Preview
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, led by Imad Wasim, have made a mixed start with one win and one loss. Their bowling attack, driven by Wasim and Obed McCoy, has been impressive, but the batting unit featuring Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, and Rahkeem Cornwall must show greater consistency if the Falcons are to break into the top tier of the table.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Predicted XI
Rahkeem Cornwall, Jewel Andrew (wk), Bevon Jacobs/Justin Greaves, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim (c), Odean Smith, Jayden Seales, AM Ghazanfar, Obed McCoy, Karima Gore
Saint Lucia Kings Preview
For the Saint Lucia Kings, this fixture marks the start of their title defense. Now led by David Wiese, the team has reshaped its squad after the exit of big names such as Faf du Plessis and last season’s leading wicket-taker Noor Ahmad. Despite the changes, the Kings still boast plenty of firepower, with Tim David, Tim Seifert, and Johnson Charles strengthening the batting unit, while world-class bowlers like Alzarri Joseph and Tabraiz Shamsi add depth to their attack.
Saint Lucia Kings Predicted XI
Johnson Charles, Aaron Jones, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert, Tim David, David Wiese (c), Khary Pierre, Micah McKenzie, Matthew Forde, and Alzarri Joseph
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Head to Head
In their last five meetings, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have not registered a single win, while Saint Lucia Kings have secured two victories. During the 2024 season, the Falcons faced the Kings twice and ended up on the losing side both times — once by 10 runs and the other by nine wickets.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings (ABF vs SLK) 5th Match Pitch Report, Caribbean Premier League 2025
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium generally favors teams batting second, making it a good venue for chasing. Under lights, seamers can exploit early swing and movement with the new ball. As the match progresses, the surface slows down, bringing spinners into play during the middle and late overs, where they often control the game.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings (ABF vs SLK) 5th Match Key Players to Watch Out For
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF)
Karima Gore has made a stunning start to his CPL career, scoring back-to-back fifties. He has already amassed 125 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 143.67, showcasing his immediate impact.
Obed McCoy, the left-arm seamer who switched from Barbados Royals to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, made an instant impact against his former side with a match-winning spell of 2/29 in four overs.
Afghanistan’s AM Ghazanfar, the mystery spinner, has been key for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. In 2025, he is averaging 28.36 with an economy rate of just 7.61, and played a crucial role in securing the team’s first win of the season.
Saint Lucia Kings (SLK)
Australia’s Tim David has been in outstanding touch in 2025, scoring 699 runs in 23 innings at an average of 53.76 and a blistering strike rate of 183.46. Batting higher up the order, he has impressed consistently and will be a key pillar in the Saint Lucia Kings batting lineup.
Johnson Charles has continued his fine run in 2025, scoring 600 runs in 21 matches at a strike rate of 146.34. The wicket-keeper batter has registered four half-centuries, once again proving his reliability at the top of the order.
Since the start of 2022, Alzarri Joseph has been the second-highest wicket-taker in the Caribbean Premier League, claiming 46 wickets at an average of 18.76 with an impressive economy rate of 7.53. He has firmly established himself as the most successful seam bowler in the competition.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings (ABF vs SLK) Betting Odds on Vavada
According to Vavada, Saint Lucia Kings are favorites to beat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons with odds of 1.64, while the Kings are placed at 2.12.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings Win Probability
According to TBP’s win probability meter, Saint Lucia Kings have a 65% chance of winning CPL 2025 Match 5, while Antigua and Barbuda Falcons stand at 35%.
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