St Lucia Kings will face Barbados Tridents in Match 9 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet on Monday, August 17. The Kings are currently at the top of the points table, while the Tridents will enter the match after an impressive start.
Defending champions St Lucia Kings have won two of their first three matches, including a tense three-wicket DLS victory over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Captain Roston Chase will look to strengthen their position at the top.
Barbados Tridents will also head into the match full of confidence after defending 206 against Jamaica Kingsmen to win their opening game by five runs. The Tridents, led by by Chris Green, have a strong batting lineup and a balanced bowling attack.
SLK vs BBT Match Preview & Recent Form
St Lucia Kings will enter the match after a thrilling win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. They bowled the Falcons out for 98 but then slipped to 33/7 before completing the chase with two balls remaining. Matthew Forde starred with 4/29, while Roston Chase recorded impressive figures of 2/7.
Chase has been a key all-rounder for the Kings, scoring 203 runs and taking 13 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches. Matthew Forde has also impressed with six wickets in three games this season.
Barbados Tridents produced a strong batting performance against Jamaica Kingsmen in their opener, scoring 206/3 in 20 overs. Brandon King scored 73 runs off 51 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed an unbeaten 50 off 28 deliveries. Daniel Sams then took 4/20 to help secure a five-run victory.
Daniel Sams has taken 17 wickets in his last nine T20 appearances. Ramon Simmonds has claimed 14 wickets in nine matches. Barbados Tridents have plenty of options as they look to continue their unbeaten run.
SLK vs BBT Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where To Watch CPL 2026 Match 9?
Cricket fans in India can watch the live streaming of the St Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents CPL 2026 match on the FanCode app and website. The live television broadcast of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 clash will be available across India on the Star Sports Network channels.
SLK vs BBT Pitch Report: How Will Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Play?
The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet generally offers a balanced surface with good bounce and carry for fast bowlers early in the innings. As the new ball gets older, batting conditions improve and allow batters to play their shots.
Spinners can get some grip and turn during the middle overs, while the surface usually remains good for batting under the lights. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first and back the chasing team to make the most of the later conditions.
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium T20 Stats (Since CPL 2025)
Total Matches Played (CPL): 6
Won Batting First: 1
Won Chasing: 5
Expected First Innings Score: 160–170
Highest Team Total: 206/4 (St Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 2025)
Lowest Team Total: 54/7 (St Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 2026)
Highest Individual Score: 125* (Tim Seifert, St Lucia Kings)
Most Wickets in an Innings: 4/29 (Matthew Forde, St Lucia Kings)
SLK vs BBT Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
Warm and humid conditions are expected in Gros Islet during the evening. Temperatures should stay around 28-29°C, with intermittent clouds and partly cloudy skies.
There is around a 20% chance of rain during the game, so a brief shower could interrupt play. Winds may reach around 30 km/h, with gusts of up to 44 km/h. However, the forecast does not suggest a major threat to the match.
SLK vs BBT Team News & Injury Updates
St Lucia Kings will again be without Tim Seifert and Noor Ahmad, who are yet to join the squad because of international and overseas commitments. Roston Chase will continue to lead the side, with Andries Gous expected to keep wickets and Charith Asalanka adding experience to the middle order.
Barbados Tridents have made a change after Kofi James was ruled out of CPL 2026 with an injury. Guyanese batter Kevlon Anderson has joined the squad as his replacement.
Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah and Usman Khan remain unavailable until August 19 because of their National Champions Cup commitments. Chris Green will captain the Tridents, with Quinton de Kock, Brandon King and Daniel Sams expected to play key roles.
SLK vs BBT Predicted Playing 11 Today
Saint Lucia Kings Predicted XI:
Andries Gous (wk), Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase (c), Charith Asalanka, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Joshua Bishop, Khari Campbell, Maheesh Theekshana.
Barbados Tridents Predicted XI:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Zachary Carter, Sherfane Rutherford, Kevlon Anderson, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (c), Gudakesh Motie, Ramon Simmonds, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kadeem Alleyne.
SLK vs BBT Key Player Battles to Watch
Quinton de Kock vs Matthew Forde:
Quinton de Kock will look to attack during the powerplay and put early pressure on the St Lucia Kings bowlers. Matthew Forde will aim to use his pace, bounce and movement to dismiss the left-hander early.
Charith Asalanka vs Gudakesh Motie:
Charith Asalanka will have an important role in the middle order. Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie will try to control the scoring with his variations and force Asalanka into a mistake.
Sherfane Rutherford vs Maheesh Theekshana:
Sherfane Rutherford gives Barbados Tridents plenty of power at the back end of the innings after his unbeaten fifty in the previous match. Maheesh Theekshana will look to disrupt his rhythm with variations.
Key Players to Watch
Saint Lucia Kings: Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Andries Gous
Barbados Tridents: Brandon King, Daniel Sams, Sherfane Rutherford
SLK vs BBT Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: St Lucia Kings to win the match.
Key Reasons:
St Lucia Kings have home advantage at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium and have won two of their first three matches.
Barbados Tridents will miss Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah and Usman Khan due to their domestic commitments.
St Lucia Kings have greater depth across their pace and spin options, which could help them contain Barbados' aggressive batting lineup.
Win Probability: St Lucia Kings 52% – Barbados Tridents 48%
