Match Preview · CPL 2026
Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026 7th Match Preview
Saint Lucia Kings face Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Match 7 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2026. Play starts at 7:00pm local time on Friday, 14 August 2026, which is 11:00pm UTC.
Roston Chase and Matthew Forde anchor the returning group, joined by Jewel Andrew and a fresh Saint Lucian pathway that includes McKenny Clarke. The Falcons bring Antiguan fast bowler Alzarri Joseph home for 2026 and add Evin Lewis to a returning core that includes Fabian Allen, Jayden Seales and Amir Jangoo.
Match details
- Match
- Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
- Tournament
- Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2026
- Match number
- 7th Match
- Date
- Friday, 14 August 2026
- Start time
- 7:00pm local time
- Venue
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet
- Stage
- League stage
- Toss
- Approximately 30 minutes before play
Saint Lucia Kings approach
Roston Chase and Matthew Forde anchor the returning group, joined by Jewel Andrew and a fresh Saint Lucian pathway that includes McKenny Clarke.
Saint Lucia have the first five-match home block of the season at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, running from 12 to 21 August.
Roston Chase, Matthew Forde and Noor Ahmad form the core of the contest for Saint Lucia Kings. Their roles across the powerplay, middle overs and finish will shape how the side approaches this fixture.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons threats
The Falcons bring Antiguan fast bowler Alzarri Joseph home for 2026 and add Evin Lewis to a returning core that includes Fabian Allen, Jayden Seales and Amir Jangoo.
Their route begins on opening night in St Vincent before a four-match home block at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium from 20 to 25 August.
Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph and Moeen Ali give Antigua & Barbuda Falcons different ways to influence the match. The final balance will depend on conditions and the confirmed XI at the toss.
Three contests that could decide Match 7
Roston Chase vs Alzarri Joseph
His batting control and off-spin allow Saint Lucia to adapt to different match situations. His new-ball pace is the Falcons' clearest route to early wickets.
Evin Lewis vs Noor Ahmad
An aggressive powerplay batter who can force the fielding side to alter its plans early. His left-arm wrist-spin provides a wicket-taking option during the middle overs.
Matthew Forde vs Moeen Ali
His new-ball skill and lower-order hitting make him important in both innings. His off-spin and left-handed batting give Antigua balance through the middle overs.
Players to watch
Roston Chase
His batting control and off-spin allow Saint Lucia to adapt to different match situations.
Matthew Forde
His new-ball skill and lower-order hitting make him important in both innings.
Evin Lewis
An aggressive powerplay batter who can force the fielding side to alter its plans early.
Alzarri Joseph
His new-ball pace is the Falcons' clearest route to early wickets.
Moeen Ali
His off-spin and left-handed batting give Antigua balance through the middle overs.
Probable playing combinations
Saint Lucia Kings have a projected combination built from Tim Seifert, Jewel Andrew, Charith Asalanka, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Matthew Forde, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Noor Ahmad, Maheesh Theekshana, Joshua Bishop and McKenny Clarke.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have a projected combination built from Evin Lewis, Kusal Perera, Amir Jangoo, Shadab Khan, Fabian Allen, Moeen Ali, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip and Sufyan Moqim.
These are projected combinations, not confirmed playing XIs. Availability, overseas-player limits, the breakout-player requirement and conditions can change selection; the official XIs will be added after the toss.
Match prediction
Saint Lucia Kings can take control if Roston Chase and Matthew Forde are able to influence their strongest phases of the game.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have their own route through Evin Lewis and Alzarri Joseph, with the balance of the contest likely to depend on powerplay wickets and middle-overs control.
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground conditions and the toss will matter. The safer pre-match view is that the side executing the powerplay more cleanly should carry the advantage into the closing overs.
Pre-match call: Saint Lucia Kings and Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are closely matched; confirm the final XIs and toss before making a firm call.