The 13th Caribbean Premier League 2026 match between Saint Lucia Kings and Jamaica Kingsmen is going to take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet. The game is set to begin on Friday, August 21 at 7:00 PM local time, or 4:30 AM IST on Saturday, August 22.
This is going to be a deciding match between the two teams, as they will be playing for a top place in the scoreboard. The Jamaica Kingsmen come with a solid foundation after beating the Trinbago Knight Riders and the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their last two games, whereas Saint Lucia have a homeground advantage and an excellent group of all-rounders to compete with. With eight balls left, Jamaica pursued a score of 183 points, making their success against Trinbago of great importance.
Balance has been Saint Lucia’s greatest quality. Tim Seifert and Charith Asalanka may speed up the sequence of batting, and captain Roston Chase provides support in every way. Their bowling strategy is going to be built around a standard spin in the middle overs, alterations in the end, and a controlled speed.
The batting order of the Jamaica Kingsmen has been designed effectively. According to the strategy, It is possible that captain Rovman Powell and Keacy Carty are going to handle the middle overs while Reeza Hendricks and Kirk McKenzie will serve as a strong starting starting point.
Andre Russell is expected to be a threat to the opponent with exceptional skills in both batting and bowling. The team’s confidence has been enhanced after their recent 51-run win against the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
The Jamaica Kingsmen hold a slight advantage after their recent winning performance and strengthened finishing technique.
It is being anticipated that Saint Lucia has a 45% and Jamaica has around 55% chances of winning. However checking the toss and verified playing XIs list ahead of making any financial or fantasy choices is advised, since this is still a prediction rather than a guarantee.
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St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen : Match Details
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen |
| Tournament | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Match number | 13th Match |
| Date | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Time | 4:30 AM IST — Saturday, 22 August in India |
| Venue | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
| TV broadcast | Star Sports Network |
St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen Match Prediction: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia Pitch Report
The pitch of the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is supposed to be balanced and beneficial for pacers, as they may discover movement and bounce with the fresh ball, while the batsmen may score easily once they are familiar with the pitch.
The pitch may slow down gradually as the match continues, which requires the use of spinners and pace-changing delivery techniques. In the previous games the team has achieved totals of 175–180, the average first-innings score is said to be about 146.
Dewy weather can help the opposing teams in the second innings, making the toss decision extremely important. Based on a standard circumstance, a score of 165–175 would be considered competitive.
St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen Match Prediction: St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen Head-to-Head Record in CPL
| Head-to-Head Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 00 |
| Won by Saint Lucia Kings | 00 |
| Won by Jamaica Kingsmen | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
Saint Lucia Kings and Jamaica Kingsmen will be competing against each other for the first time in the upcoming match 13th of the CPL series, on 21st August, hence, they don’t have any prior head-to-head record. Thus, they have perfect scores against each other, ie. 0/0. The match is set, at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, according to the ESPNcricinfo match page.
For historical background, Jamaica’s old team, the Jamaica Tallawahs, had previously defeated the Saint Lucia Kings 3–1 in four games; however, these outcomes do not directly reflect Kingsmen-versus-Kings head-to-head records. Therefore, no existing records should be considered as an important factor in this match.
St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen Match Prediction: Predicted Playing XIs
| Saint Lucia Kings | Jamaica Kingsmen |
|---|---|
| Andries Gous (wk) | Kirk McKenzie |
| Kamil Pooran | Reeza Hendricks |
| Ackeem Auguste | Usman Khan (wk) |
| Charith Asalanka | Keacy Carty |
| Roston Chase (c) | Rovman Powell (c) |
| Matthew Forde | Andre Russell |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | Hassan Khan |
| Amari Goodridge | Vitel Lawes |
| Darron Nedd | Odean Smith |
| Joshua Bishop | Keemo Paul |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Hunain Shah |
St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen Match Prediction: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Best Batters
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roston Chase | SLK | 5 | — | — | — |
| Ackeem Auguste | SLK | 5 | — | — | — |
| Rovman Powell | JKM | 5 | — | 25.70 | 140.30 |
| Keacy Carty | JKM | 5 | — | 24.07 | 114.79 |
Best Bowler
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roston Chase | SLK | 5 | — | — | — |
| Matthew Forde | SLK | 5 | — | — | — |
| Andre Russell | JKM | 4 | 7 | 9.36 | — |
| Imad Wasim | JKM | 5 | — | — | — |
St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen Today’s Match Prediction
According to the current standings, Jamaica Kingsmen have a slight edge over the Saint Lucia Kings. While Saint Lucia will depend on players like Roston Chase, Charith Asalanka, and Tim Seifert, Jamaica is blessed with a dynamic striker lineup that includes Saim Ayub, Keacy Carty, Rovman Powell, and Andre Russell.
This is a highly competitive match due to Saint Lucia’s home ground advantage, however Jamaica has the upper hand due to their excellent finishing skills. There is a 55% likelihood that the Jamaica Kingsmen will outperform Saint Lucia. But before making any financial or fantasy judgements, it is advised to check the verified XIs and the toss decision.
Match Winner: Jamaica Kingsmen
Disclaimer: All match predictions on our website are based on our own understanding, analysis and research. These predictions are only our views and are not guaranteed to be correct. Cricket is an unpredictable game, and the final result can differ from our prediction. Please make your own decision before taking any action based on these predictions.
