CPL 2025: Predicting St Kitts and Nevis Patriots XI for match 1

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will take on the Barbuda Falcons in the first match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 on Thursday, August 14, at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won just a single game last season out of 10 and finished in last position. The team’s best performance came in 2021 as they defeated Saint Lucia Kings in the final by three wickets to lift the CPL trophy for the first time. 

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for Match 11 against the Barbuda Falcons- 

Top Order: 

Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, and Kyle Mayers could be a part of the top order of the playing 11. The trio was among the top three run-scorers for the team last season. Lewis made 248 runs in 10 matches, while Fletcher and Mayers made 318 runs and 268 runs, respectively. 

Middle Order: 

Rilee Rossouw, Alick Athanaze, and Mikyle Louis will likely be there in the middle order. Rossouw scored 110 runs in six games last season at a strike rate of 123.59. Athanaze played for the Barbados Royals last season and made 179 runs in nine outings. Louis amassed 201 runs in eight games at a strike rate of 141.54.

Lower Middle Order: 

Jason Holder and Dominic Drakes could be there in the lower middle order. Holder played for the Barbados Royals last season and will lead the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots this season. He made 112 runs in 12 games and took 10 wickets. Drakes played four games for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots last season.

Bowlers:  

Ashmead Nedd, Naseem Shah, and Fazalhaq Farooqi could be the three bowlers in the playing 11. Nedd took five wickets in five games last season for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Naseem last played in the league in 2021 and took six wickets in seven games. Fazalhaq Farooqi will make his CPL debut this season.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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