Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders Prediction: Defending champions to make a statement victory in the second match

The Caribbean Premier League cricket competition is still ongoing. The Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders will face each other at the prestigious Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia. In their last five matches, the Saint Lucia Kings have won three and lost one. Meanwhile, the Knight Riders are coming off a loss in their last match. Both teams have a chance to achieve a positive result in this game. Let’s dive into the preview of this game and offer predictions.

Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders: Date and Time of the Match Start

This match is expected to take place on the 24th of August 2025. The kickoff time will be 02:00 am. 

• Match: Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders
• Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 02:00 am (AEST)
• Stadium: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

Interesting Facts about Teams

The Saint Lucia Kings are in 3rd place on the points table. Tim Seifert is the Saint Lucia Kings' top run scorer with 102 runs, with Noor Ahmad being the best bowler with 6 wickets.

The Trinbago Knight Riders are in 4th place on the points table. Keacy Carty lead top run scorer for Trinbago Knight Riders with 107 runs while Sunil Narine is their best bowler with 4 wickets. 

Weather Report before Match

The weather forecast shows a little morning rain. Otherwise, it will be cloudy most of the time. There will be humidity and showers in the afternoon. There will be slightly cloudy skies over St Lucia. The wicket is flat, and batsmen have always done well. Big scores are the norm. The surface doesn't offer much to the bowlers. The side batting first will need 180 runs on the board to feel safe. Under lights in St Lucia, the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium usually produces quick outfields. The track encourages stroke play. However, the new ball can swing a little in humid conditions. Spinners often find it challenging unless they keep a tight line. Meanwhile, pacers who mix their pace can make breakthroughs. Dew in the second innings is a common factor. This makes chasing slightly more comfortable than setting a total.

Sanit Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders: Chances of Winning

The Saint Lucia Kings, the defending champions, kicked off their tournament with a thrilling three-run victory against the Patriots. After being asked to bat first, the Kings posted a challenging total of 200 for 8. They held their nerve in the closing overs, with Roston Chase leading the charge with a quick 61 off 38 balls.

The Trinbago Knight Riders have had an up-and-down campaign so far. They started strong with a 12-run win over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots but then suffered an 8-run loss to the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. As one of the tournament’s top contenders, they will be looking to bounce back with a strong performance.

Sanit Lucia Kings' chance of winning - 51%

Trinbago Knight Riders - 49%

Sanit Lucia Kings Preview

David Wiese and his team registered their first win of the season in the last game. They held their nerves during the final stages of the match, winning by just 3 runs against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. In the upcoming game, they face this season’s favourites. Wiese will be hoping for a strong performance from his bowlers, who struggled in the last game.

Johnson Charles provided stability with 52 from 28 balls. Tim David continued his strong form, scoring 46 from 23 balls in the middle overs. Matthew Forde added 31 runs from 21 balls in the lower order, but the rest of the batters struggled, and the Kings were eventually bowled out for 100.

The Kings’ batting lineup looks solid and threatening. Beyond Roston and Johnson, they can rely on Tim Seifert to provide an explosive start during the power-play phase. Tim David, who’s been in great form recently, is also a key asset, especially on these wickets.

The bowlers did their job after the batters set things up. Khary Pierre impressed with 2 for 25 in his four overs. David Wiese and Roston Chase also took two wickets each while keeping the runs in check. Alzarri Joseph, despite leaking runs, is their key strike bowler, and the team will need him to make early breakthroughs.

As for Wiese’s team, the bowlers must improve after a poor showing last time. The team will rely on Keon Gaston and Khary Pierre for tight spells with the new ball. Alzarri Joseph and Tabraiz Shamsi are the most experienced bowlers and will need to control the middle overs. Wiese and Roston Chase will provide strong support in the bowling department.

Key Players: David Wiese (c), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste

Sanit Lucia Kings Players List

David Wiese (c), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Tim Seifert (wk), Roston Chase, Tim David, Delano Potgieter, Alzarri Joseph, Keon Gaston, Khary Pierre, Tabraiz Shams

Trinbago Knight Riders Preview

Nicholas Pooran will be disappointed with the loss to the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the last game. A batting collapse led to an 8-run defeat, with the middle order struggling to maintain the scoring rate. Despite this, the team has a strong batting lineup, and Pooran will want his team to put the loss behind them and come out on top in the next match.

Colin Munro has been leading the way with the bat, scoring a century and 44 runs in their last two matches. He’s in excellent form and will play a key role in building their totals. Kieron Pollard has also contributed well, scoring 62 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 151.21. They’ll be hoping for another solid performance from Pollard, targeting 25-30 runs this time.

Alex Hales and Keacy Carty have both scored over 50 runs, proving their ability to build innings and contribute useful totals. Their biggest weapon, however, is skipper Nicholas Pooran, who is considered one of the most destructive T20 batsmen. Although he hasn’t yet found his form, a big score from Pooran is expected soon.

The bowling unit has performed well so far, with contributions from across the team. Usman Tariq has been the standout bowler, taking six wickets at an impressive average of 8.75. Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, and Nathan Edwards have each taken two wickets, though the latter two have leaked too many runs and need to tighten up quickly.

Key Players: Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Colin Munro, Alex Hales

Trinbago Knight Riders Players List

Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Kieron Pollard, Keacy Carty, Darren Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Nathan Edwards, Usman Tariq, Mohammad Amir

Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders Head-to-Head

Both the Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders have faced each other multiple times. In the last five meetings, Saint Lucia Kings came out on top thrice, while Trinbago Knight Riders won twice. In their last encounter, the Saint Lucia Kings won by 80 runs.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total - 5
• Saint Lucia Kings - 3
• Trinbago Knight Riders - 2
• Draw - 0

Who will win the match, Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders Caribbean Premier League match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Saint Lucia Kings a 51% chance of beating Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League match of the 2025 season.

Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders Prediction

The defending champions, Saint Lucia Kings, will face the Trinbago Knight Riders in what promises to be an exciting contest. Both teams have match-winners who can turn the game around in just a few overs. There’s very little separating the two sides right now, but we believe the Saint Lucia Kings are the better picks for this one. The Kings are in good form with the bat, but their bowling department raises some concerns. The team lacks experience in this area and must execute their plans perfectly against the Knight Riders’ strong batting lineup. On the other hand, the Trinbago Knight Riders boast a formidable batting lineup, and their bowlers are well-suited to the conditions at the venue. The Knight Riders will start as favourites for this match.

Our first Prediction is Saint Lucia Kings to win at 2.50 odds for 1xbet.

Our Second Prediction is Saint Lucia Kings to win the toss at 1.95 odds for Bc.game.

Our third Prediction is J Charles, the Top Batter for Saint Lucia Kings at 3.50 odds for Dafabet.