SLK vs ABF Fantasy Prediction, 7th Match: St Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, CPL 2026

These two met in the tournament’s third match and produced a thriller, St Lucia Kings holding on by four runs after Andries Gous struck 82. Now they do it again, this time at the Kings’ home ground in Gros Islet, where the hosts have a remarkable recent record. Roston Chase captains St Lucia Kings, who have never lost to this opponent, while Antigua & Barbuda Falcons will be looking to break a pattern that has gone against them four times in a row. For the SLK vs ABF Fantasy Team prediction, this recent head-to-head record could be an important factor to consider.

SLK vs ABF Match Details

Match: St Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 7th Match, Caribbean Premier League 2026
Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026
Time: 6:00 PM Local Time (4:30 AM IST, Sunday, 16 August)
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Live Streaming in India: FanCode

Recent Form

St Lucia Kings have split their two matches this season. They beat Antigua & Barbuda Falcons by four runs in that opening night thriller, then lost to St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, held to 155/8 and seeing the target chased down with 14 balls to spare. That defeat will sting, especially with the Kings returning home.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have also won one and lost one. They opened with a one run win over Jamaica Kingsmen, defending 168 in the tournament’s historic opener, before falling four runs short against St Lucia Kings. Both their matches have been decided by a combined five runs, so they’ve been in every contest without quite getting the results they’d want.

Points Table

Both sides sit on two points from two matches, with a win and a loss each. Neither has separated themselves yet, and this rematch gives the winner a real foothold in the early standings.

SLK vs ABF Head to Head Record

This is where the story gets one sided. St Lucia Kings have won all four meetings between these sides, and Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are still searching for their first win in the fixture. The Kings won the 2026 meeting by four runs, beat the Falcons by six wickets in 2025 chasing 205 with 13 balls to spare, and won both 2024 meetings comfortably. The Falcons will know they came close last time.

SLK vs ABF Squads

St Lucia Kings: Roston Chase captains the side, an all rounder who contributes with both bat and off spin, and who bowled through a finger injury in the opener. Andries Gous was the hero of that win with 82 off 51 balls, and the batting also includes Tim Seifert and Kamil Pooran. The bowling has real depth with Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana and Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad both offering wrist spin variety. Full squad: Roston Chase (c), Andries Gous (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Jewel Andrew (wk), Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Damion Joachim, Johann Jeremiah, Darron Nedd, Charith Asalanka, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Joshua Bishop, Keon Gaston, Noor Ahmad, Maheesh Theekshana, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke, Amari Goodridge.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Moeen Ali was named captain for this season, though he was unavailable for the tournament’s opening matches while fulfilling a Hundred commitment in England, with Fabian Allen leading the side in his absence. His availability for this match is worth confirming closer to the toss. Alzarri Joseph leads the pace attack on home soil, Evin Lewis provides the explosive opening batting, and the overseas group includes Kusal Perera, Shadab Khan and Sufyan Moqim. Full squad: Moeen Ali (c), Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Jayden Seales, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer, Jahmar Hamilton, Rahkeem Cornwall, Anderson Phillip, Karima Gore, Anderson Mahase, Joshua James, Kusal Perera, Milind Kumar, Tajinder Singh, Shadab Khan, Sufyan Moqim.

Pitch Report

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium has strongly favoured the team bowling first, with the chasing side winning 65 percent of matches here across 52 games, against just 33 percent for the team batting first. The average first innings score is 158, dropping to 145 in the second innings.

There’s a striking pattern for the hosts here. St Lucia Kings won their last three matches at this ground in 2025, and every single one was a chase, running down 204 against these same Falcons, 177 against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots and 202 against Guyana Amazon Warriors. This is a venue where the Kings back themselves to chase almost anything.

Weather Report

Friday in Gros Islet looks good for cricket. Expect warm conditions around 86°F (30°C) with only about a 15 percent chance of rain. A full match looks very likely, though the forecast turns wetter over the weekend.

SLK vs ABF Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

St Lucia Kings (SLK)

Andries Gous: ( 4 Runs, 82 Runs , )
Kamil Pooran: ( 54 Runs, 14 Runs, )
Jewel Andrew: ( 58 Runs, 5 Runs, )
Maheesh Theekshana: ( 2 Wickets, 2 Wickets, )
Roston Chase: ( 7 Runs & 1 Wicket, 10 Runs & 2 Wickets, )
Matthew Forde: ( 2 Runs & 1 Wicket, 15 Runs & 1 Wicket, )

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF)

Evin Lewis: ( 48 Runs, 6 Runs, )
Rakheem Cornwall: ( 27 Runs & 1 Wicket, 24 Runs, )
Tim Robinson: ( 30 Runs, 40 Runs, )
Fabian Allen: ( 28 Runs & 1 Wicket, 3 Runs
Alzarri Joseph: ( 3 Wickets, 3 Wickets, )
Shamar Springer: 2 Wickets,
Tajinder Dhillon: 62 Runs,

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the SLK vs ABF match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

St Lucia Kings (Probable): Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Andries Gous (Wk), Charith Asalanka, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase (C), Joshua Bishop, Matthew Forde, Maheesh Theekshana, McKenny Clarke, Shadley van Schalkwyk,

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Probable): Tim Robinson, Evin Lewis, Karima Gore, Rakheem Cornwall, Fabian Allen (c), Tajinder Dhillon, Jhamar Hamilton (Wk), Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Usama Mir,

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Andries Gous vs Alzarri Joseph: Gous struck 82 against these Falcons in the opener, and Joseph, one of the fastest bowlers in West Indies cricket, will be tasked with removing him early this time around.

Evin Lewis vs Maheesh Theekshana: Lewis can take a game away in the powerplay, and Theekshana’s variations are St Lucia’s most reliable way of slowing him down.

Roston Chase vs Fabian Allen: Two spin bowling all rounders and captaincy figures, both capable of contributing with bat and ball in a match that could turn on the middle overs.

SLK vs ABF Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Andries Gous, Jewel Andrew,

Batters: Tim Robinson (Vc), T Singh, Shamar Springer, Kamil Pooran,

All-Rounders: Roston Chase (C), Fabian Allen, Matthew Forde,

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Alzarri Joseph,

Gous gets the captaincy after his 82 against this exact opponent, and he’s opening on a ground where the Kings have chased down big totals repeatedly. Chase is vice captain as the home captain and an all round contributor. The rest of the team balances both top orders with the spin options, given how much the Kings rely on Theekshana and Noor Ahmad, and includes Alzarri Joseph as the standout quick on either side.

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Match Prediction

St Lucia Kings have never lost to Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, they’re at home, and this is a ground where they’ve made a habit of chasing down whatever is put in front of them. Andries Gous is in form and Roston Chase has his spin options working well in these conditions.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have been competitive in both their matches, decided by a single run and four runs respectively, so they’re clearly not far away. Alzarri Joseph bowling in the Caribbean and Evin Lewis at the top give them real threat. But until they break that 4-0 pattern, St Lucia Kings have to be the pick, particularly at home.

SLK vs ABF Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the SLK vs ABF 7th match today?
A. St Lucia Kings are favoured. They have won all four previous meetings against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, they’re playing at home, and they have an excellent chasing record at this ground.

Q. What is the SLK vs ABF Fantasy prediction for the 7th match?
A. Andries Gous and Roston Chase are the top picks, with Evin Lewis and Alzarri Joseph also strong options for the Falcons.

Q. What is the head to head record between St Lucia Kings and Antigua & Barbuda Falcons?
A. St Lucia Kings lead 4-0. The Falcons have never beaten them, though they came within four runs in the earlier 2026 meeting.

Q. What is the pitch report for Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet?
A. It strongly favours chasing, with the team bowling first winning 65 percent of matches across 52 games. The average first innings score is 158, and St Lucia Kings have won their last three matches here, all of them chases.

Q. Is Moeen Ali playing for Antigua & Barbuda Falcons?
A. It’s worth confirming at the toss. Moeen Ali was named Falcons captain for this season but was unavailable for the opening matches due to a Hundred commitment in England, with Fabian Allen leading the side instead.

Q. What time does the SLK vs ABF match start in India?
A. The match starts at 12:00 AM IST on Saturday, 15 August, since it’s an afternoon start in St Lucia.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the SLK vs ABF match?
A. Not much of one. The forecast for Gros Islet on 14 August shows only around a 15 percent chance of rain, so a full match looks likely.