CPL 2024 Match 1: AVF vs SKN Match Preview, Weather Report, Pitch Report, Predicted XI, Dream11 Team, and Live-Streaming Details

The first match of the CPL 2024 between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will take place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. The match is set to begin on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 4:00 AM PST (11:00 PM GMT and 7:00 PM Local).

CPL 2024 Match 1 Preview

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are making their debut in the CPL, having replaced the Jamaica Tallawahs. They’ve built a promising squad with experienced players like Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Amir, and Fakhar Zaman, aiming to leave a strong impression in their first season.

Meanwhile, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots are looking to build on their performance from last year when they reached the playoffs but were eliminated by Jamaica in the Eliminator. With a well-balanced team featuring stars like Kyle Mayers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza, and Tristan Stubbs, they are set to be strong contenders for the title this season.

CPL 2024 Match 1 Weather Report

Weather reports indicate that Antigua will experience a daytime temperature of 31°C and a nighttime temperature of 27°C on Thursday, August 29. The skies are expected to be clear during the day, but there could be showers later in the night.

CPL 2024 Match 1 Pitch Report

As for the pitch conditions, the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium tends to favor bowlers slightly, with the average first innings score around 125, making it challenging for batsmen to score freely. Expect spinners to play a crucial role, especially in the middle overs.

ABF vs SKN Predicted XI

ABF: Brandon King (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Shamar Springer, Mohammad Amir, Sam Billings (wk), Hayden Walsh, Teddy Bishop, Kelvin Pitman.

SKN: Evin Lewis (c), Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Andre Fletcher (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Sherfane Rutherford, Odean Smith, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dominic Drakes, Veerasammy Permaul, Nuwan Thushara.