Match Preview · CPL 2026
Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen, CPL 2026 13th Match Preview
Saint Lucia Kings face Jamaica Kingsmen at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Match 13 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2026. Play starts at 7:00pm local time on Friday, 21 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 CPL's newest franchise restores a Jamaica-based men's team, led by a local group featuring Rovman Powell, Andre Russell and Odean Smith.
Match details
- Match
- Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen
- Tournament
- Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2026
- Match number
- 13th Match
- Date
- Friday, 21 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.
Jamaica Kingsmen threats
The CPL's newest franchise restores a Jamaica-based men's team, led by a local group featuring Rovman Powell, Andre Russell and Odean Smith.
The Kingsmen play the tournament opener and then bring CPL cricket back to Sabina Park for four home matches from 11 to 18 August.
Andre Russell, Rovman Powell and Odean Smith give Jamaica Kingsmen 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 13
Roston Chase vs Rovman Powell
His batting control and off-spin allow Saint Lucia to adapt to different match situations. The captain is central to the middle order and Jamaica's finishing plan.
Andre Russell vs Noor Ahmad
His late-overs power and wicket-taking pace can change the match in a short spell. His left-arm wrist-spin provides a wicket-taking option during the middle overs.
Matthew Forde vs Odean Smith
His new-ball skill and lower-order hitting make him important in both innings. His pace and lower-order hitting give Jamaica an option in two phases of the game.
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.
Andre Russell
His late-overs power and wicket-taking pace can change the match in a short spell.
Rovman Powell
The captain is central to the middle order and Jamaica's finishing plan.
Odean Smith
His pace and lower-order hitting give Jamaica an option in two phases of the game.
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.
Jamaica Kingsmen have a projected combination built from Saim Ayub, Reeza Hendricks, Keacy Carty, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Usman Khan, Keemo Paul, Odean Smith, Jeavor Royal, Hunain Shah and Jediah Blades.
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.
Jamaica Kingsmen have their own route through Andre Russell and Rovman Powell, 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 Jamaica Kingsmen are closely matched; confirm the final XIs and toss before making a firm call.