CPL 2024 Match 17, SLK vs ABF Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

Faf du Plessis is St Lucia Kings' captain (X)Faf du Plessis is St Lucia Kings' captain (X)

The Caribbean Premier League 2024 is heating up, and as we enter Match 17 of the tournament, Saint Lucia Kings will lock horns with Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday, September 16. Both teams will be looking to seize the opportunity to strengthen their standings as the tournament progresses.

The journey of both the sides so far

Saint Lucia Kings have had a commendable run so far, winning three out of their five encounters, and currently sitting fourth on the points table. In their previous outing, they showcased their bowling brilliance by restricting St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to 173/5.

Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the bowlers, bagging two crucial wickets, while David Wiese, Sadrack Descarte, and Roston Chase chipped in with a wicket each. Although Noor Ahmad remained wicketless, he kept the scoring rate in check with his economical spell and will be keen to get back in the wickets column.

Chasing a target of 174, the Kings were in no mood to play it safe. Johnson Charles delivered a batting masterclass, hammering 74 runs off just 42 deliveries, a knock that earned him the Player of the Match award. Captain Faf du Plessis wasn’t far behind, as he played a blistering inning of 62 from 31 balls, ensuring the Kings crossed the finish line with ease.

With both Charles and du Plessis firing on all cylinders, the Kings will look to bring their A-game once again as they aim for their fourth win in the tournament. They’ll be coming out all guns blazing, hoping to climb the ladder in the standings.

On the other hand, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have found themselves in a tight spot, with two wins and five losses. They currently sit fifth on the points table and will be desperate to get their campaign back on track.

In their last match against the Barbados Royals, the Falcons put up a fighting total of 176/5. Justin Greaves was the anchor of the innings, scoring an unbeaten 61 off 52 deliveries, while Sam Billings contributed with a solid 56 from 43 balls.

However, the rain played spoilsport, and despite the Royals being 127/3 in 14.3 overs, they managed to clinch the match by 10 runs via the DLS method. Captain Chris Green and Roshon Primus took a wicket each, but their efforts were not enough to stop the Royals' charge.

With Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, and Shamar Springer in their arsenal, the Falcons’ bowling unit will need to step up if they hope to secure their third victory in the tournament.

How Will the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?

The last match at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium proved to be a batter's paradise, with a target of 188 being chased down without breaking a sweat. It’s clear that the pacers will have to bring something extra to the table, as the pitch offers little assistance for seamers. The spinners, on the other hand, found a lot of joy in the previous game, and they are likely to play a crucial role in the upcoming clash.

SLK vs ABF: Predicted Toss Result

With a projected winning total around 190, it’s safe to say that the batters will be licking their lips at the prospect of another run-fest. The captain winning the toss will likely choose to field first, given the chasing-friendly conditions.

SLK vs ABF: Players To Watch Out For

Saint Lucia Kings

Batters: Johnson Charles, Faf du Plessis
All-rounders: Roston Chase
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Batters: Justin Greaves, Sam Billings
All-rounders: Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir

SLK vs ABF: Match Prediction

SLK vs ABF: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 180-205
Predicted second innings score: 185-210

Predicted Result: The team bowling first will have an advantage in this match.