SLK vs BT Fantasy Prediction, 9th Match: St Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, CPL 2026

St Lucia Kings return to Gros Islet with two wins from three and a knack for getting over the line in awkward circumstances. Their last outing was a rain shortened win over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, decided by the DLS method with the Kings 54/7 after 7.4 overs. Barbados Tridents have played just once, and they won it, edging Jamaica Kingsmen by five runs in a Sabina Park run fest. Roston Chase captains the Kings, and Chris Green leads a Tridents side who hold the highest total ever recorded at this ground. For the SLK vs BT Fantasy Team, these recent results and the contrasting form of both sides will be important factors to consider.

SLK vs BT Match Details

Match: St Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents, 9th Match, Caribbean Premier League 2026
Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026
Time: 7:00 PM Local Time (4:30 AM IST, Monday, 17 August)
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Live Streaming in India: FanCode

Recent Form

St Lucia Kings have won two of their three matches this season. They beat Antigua & Barbuda Falcons by four runs in the tournament’s third match, lost to St Kitts & Nevis Patriots when 155/8 was chased down with 14 balls to spare, then beat the Falcons again in a rain hit contest. That second win over Antigua was messy, with the Falcons held to 98/9 in 19 overs before rain ended it with the Kings 54/7, enough to get them home on DLS.

Barbados Tridents have played once and won, posting 206/3 against Jamaica Kingsmen and holding on by five runs as Andre Russell struck nine sixes in reply. Daniel Sams took 4 for 20 in that match. They come in fresh, having had several days between fixtures.

Points Table

St Lucia Kings sit on four points from three matches with two wins. Barbados Tridents have two points from their single match. Both sides are in reasonable early shape, with the Kings having played more cricket and the Tridents carrying the better strike rate of results so far.

SLK vs BT Head to Head Record

St Lucia Kings lead the head to head 6-4 over the last 10 meetings, but Barbados Tridents won the most recent clash. That came in CPL 2025, when the Tridents posted 191/5 and bowled the Kings out for 164/9 to win by 27 runs.

Before that, the Kings had won four in a row in this fixture, including a 195/6 in 2023 that saw Barbados dismissed for 105, and a 201/6 in the same season. The rivalry has produced some heavy scores in both directions.

SLK vs BT Squads

St Lucia Kings: Roston Chase captains the side, an all rounder who contributes with both bat and off spin and who has been bowling through a finger injury. Andries Gous has been their standout batter with 82 against the Falcons in the opener, and Tim Seifert and Kamil Pooran add further batting options. The bowling has real depth with Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana and Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad both offering wrist spin. 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, Khari Campbell.

Barbados Tridents: Chris Green captains the side, having taken over from Rovman Powell, who left to lead the new Jamaica Kingsmen franchise. Quinton de Kock opens the batting and keeps wicket, with Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford giving the middle order depth. Mujeeb ur Rahman and George Linde provide serious spin quality, and Daniel Sams brings pace and power at the death. Gudakesh Motie joined from Guyana Amazon Warriors. Full squad: Chris Green (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, George Linde, Gudakesh Motie, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Rivaldo Clarke (wk), Kadeem Alleyne, Shadrack Descarte, Zachary Carter, Jakeem Pollard, Johann Layne, Kofi James, Zishan Motara, Ramon Simmonds.

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 side batting first. The average first innings score is 158, dropping to 145 in the second innings.

There’s a detail here that matters for this fixture. The highest total ever recorded at this ground, 226/6, was posted by Barbados Tridents. The highest successful chase here is 218/5, so nothing is truly safe on this surface when the batting clicks.

Weather Report

Sunday in Gros Islet looks much better than the wet weather that disrupted the Kings’ last match here. Expect warm conditions around 85°F (29°C) with roughly a 20 percent chance of rain. There have been thunderstorms in the area recently, so it is worth a check before the toss, but a full match looks likely.

SLK vs BT Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

St Lucia Kings (SLK)

Andries Gous: ( 7 Runs, 4 Runs, 82 Runs, )
Roston Chase: ( 1 run & 2 Wickets, 7 Runs & 1 Wicket, 10 Runs & 2 Wickets, )
Matthew Forde: ( 11 Runs & 4 Wickets, 2 Runs, 15 Runs & 1 Wicket, )
Jewel Andrew: ( 1 Run, 58 Runs, 5 Runs, )
Joshua Bishop: ( 2 Wickets, 1 Wicket, 1 Wicket, )

Barbados Tridents (BT)

Brandon King: 73 Runs,
Sherfane Rutherford: 50 Runs,
Quinton de Kock: 42 Runs,
Daniel Sams: 4 Wickets,
Chris Green: 2 Wickets,

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

Probable Playing XIs

St Lucia Kings (Probable): Andries Gous (wk), Roston Chase (c), Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Charith Asalanka, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Darron Nedd, Noor Ahmad, Maheesh Theekshana, Khari Campbell, Matthew Forde.

Barbados Tridents (Probable): Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green (c), Kadeem Alleyne, Shadrack Descarte, Daniel Sams, George Linde, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Gudakesh Motie, Zachary Carter.

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

Key Player Battles

Andries Gous vs Mujeeb ur Rahman: Gous has been the Kings’ most reliable batter this season, and Mujeeb’s mystery spin is exactly the kind of bowling that can stop him early in his innings.

Quinton de Kock vs Maheesh Theekshana: De Kock likes to attack from the first ball, and Theekshana’s variations are the Kings’ most dependable way of slowing him down at the top of the innings.

Roston Chase vs Daniel Sams: The Kings’ captain against the bowler who took 4 for 20 in the Tridents’ only match so far. A contest that could shape the middle overs.

SLK vs BT Fantasy Team

Wicket Keeper: Andries Gous (C), Quinton de Kock,

Batter: Charith Asalanka, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford,

All-Rounder: Daniel Sams (Vc), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, George Linde,

Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana, Gudakesh Motie,

Gous gets the captaincy after his 82 in the opener and his continued role at the top of the Kings order at his home ground. De Kock is vice captain as the Tridents’ most explosive batter and their wicketkeeper, which adds points. The rest balances both top orders with the spin options from both sides, since Mujeeb, Linde, Theekshana and Noor Ahmad all bowl their full allocation.

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SLK vs BT Match Prediction

St Lucia Kings have home advantage, two wins from three, and a head to head record that favours them 6-4. Gous has been in form and the spin pairing of Theekshana and Noor Ahmad suits these conditions well.

Barbados Tridents come in fresh off a big win, with a batting card of de Kock, King and Rutherford that can post the kind of total they managed at Sabina Park. They also won the most recent meeting between these sides and hold the highest score ever made at this venue.

Home advantage and the Kings’ better rhythm give St Lucia a slight edge, though on a ground that heavily rewards chasing, the toss could matter as much as anything.

SLK vs BT Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the SLK vs BT 9th match today?
A. St Lucia Kings are slightly favoured with home advantage, two wins from three, and a 6-4 head to head lead, though Barbados Tridents won the most recent meeting and have a strong batting lineup.

Q. What is the SLK vs BT Fantasy prediction for the 9th match?
A. Andries Gous and Quinton de Kock are the top picks, with Roston Chase, Daniel Sams and Mujeeb ur Rahman also strong options.

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 Barbados Tridents hold the highest total ever recorded here at 226/6.

Q. What is the head to head record between St Lucia Kings and Barbados Tridents?
A. St Lucia Kings lead 6-4 over the last 10 meetings, though Barbados Tridents won the most recent clash in CPL 2025 by 27 runs.

Q. What time does the SLK vs BT match start in India?
A. The match starts at 4:30 AM IST on Monday, 17 August, since it’s an evening start on Sunday in St Lucia.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for SLK vs BT?
A. St Lucia Kings should be led by Roston Chase with Andries Gous opening. Barbados Tridents will build around captain Chris Green, Quinton de Kock and Brandon King. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the SLK vs BT match?
A. Some. The forecast shows around a 20 percent chance of rain on Sunday, an improvement on the wet conditions that forced a DLS result in the Kings’ last match at this ground.