The SKN vs ABF match prediction for CPL 2026 Match 21 favours St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The Patriots host Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at Warner Park, Basseterre on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Home conditions and a stronger spin attack give the Patriots the edge in this SKN vs ABF clash. The Falcons won the last meeting between the two sides and will start as close second favourites.
This SKN vs ABF preview covers match details, head to head, pitch report, form guide, probable playing 11, squads, live streaming and the final prediction.
SKN vs ABF Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 21, CPL 2026 |
| Teams | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons |
| Date | Sunday, 30 August 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 pm AST, 11:00 pm GMT, 4:30 am IST (31 August) |
| Venue | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
| Live streaming | FanCode (India) |
CPL 2026 is the fourteenth Caribbean Premier League season. Seven teams play 12 league matches each. The top four reach the playoffs, and the final is at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 20 September.
SKN vs ABF Head to Head Record
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons lead the SKN vs ABF head to head 3-2.
| Head to head | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won | 3 |
| St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won | 2 |
| No result | 0 |
The two sides were level at 2-2 before this season. The Falcons went ahead with a three-wicket win in Match 12 of CPL 2026.
Every SKN vs ABF meeting has been tight. The 2024 fixtures were won by one wicket and two wickets. The 2025 opener went to the Patriots by six wickets. The 2026 meeting was settled with three balls left.
Who Won the Last SKN vs ABF Match?
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the last SKN vs ABF match by three wickets. They chased 188 with three balls to spare at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.
Patriots innings: 187 for 6 in 20 overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka | 49 not out | 17 | 288.24 |
| Kyle Mayers | 34 | 18 | 188.89 |
| Jason Holder | 27 | 25 | 108.00 |
| Andre Fletcher | 20 | 24 | 83.33 |
| Johnson Charles | 17 | 14 | 121.43 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 15 | 15 | 100.00 |
Shamar Springer took 2 for 42. Shadab Khan was the pick of the bowlers with 1 for 22 from four overs. The Falcons conceded 15 wides in the innings.
Falcons innings: 191 for 7 in 19.3 overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Lewis | 48 | 38 | 126.32 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 33 | 28 | 117.86 |
| Shadab Khan | 30 | 12 | 250.00 |
| Moeen Ali | 25 not out | 12 | 208.33 |
| Karima Gore | 22 | 15 | 146.67 |
| Shamar Springer | 15 | 6 | 250.00 |
Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder took two wickets each. Wanindu Hasaranga bowled just one over in the chase and conceded 15 runs.
SKN vs ABF Form Guide
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots form: 1 win from 4 matches
- Lost to Trinbago Knight Riders (DLS)
- Beat Saint Lucia Kings by five wickets
- Lost to Jamaica Kingsmen
- Lost to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by three wickets
The Patriots are scoring runs. Their problem is the death overs. The Falcons took 61 runs from the last five overs of the previous SKN vs ABF match.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons form: 2 wins from 4 matches
- Beat Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets
- Lost to Saint Lucia Kings
- Lost to Saint Lucia Kings (DLS)
- Beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by three wickets
The Falcons batting is inconsistent. They were bowled out for 98 at Gros Islet, then chased 188 in Antigua. Alzarri Joseph is among the top wicket-takers in CPL 2026.
A playoff place usually needs 14 to 16 points. The Patriots must win most of their remaining matches to stay in contention.
Warner Park Pitch Report
The Warner Park pitch report favours batters. Basseterre has short square boundaries and mishits often carry for six.
Key points from the Warner Park pitch report:
- The surface is true and batters score quickly once set
- Short square boundaries reward the pull and slog sweep
- Spinners are effective through the middle overs
- Captains at Warner Park usually prefer to chase
Expected first innings score: 175 to 195.
Toss prediction: the toss winner should bowl first.
SKN vs ABF Weather Forecast
Late August in the Caribbean brings warm, humid evenings with a chance of showers. Rain has already affected CPL 2026, with two matches decided by DLS and one Falcons fixture abandoned.
Rain interruptions are a risk for SKN vs ABF. A shortened match favours the side chasing a revised target.
SKN vs ABF Probable Playing 11
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots probable playing 11: Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher (wk), Kevin Wickham, Jason Holder (c), Nikhil Chaudhary, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil, Saurabh Netravalkar.
Dasun Shanaka batted at number seven last time and faced only 17 balls. A promotion up the order is the most likely change.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons probable playing 11: Amir Jangoo (wk), Evin Lewis, Karima Gore, Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Kusal Perera, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Fabian Allen.
Jayden Seales conceded 47 runs in four overs last time. He is the most likely player to make way if the Falcons add a spinner at Warner Park.
SKN vs ABF Squads
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots squad: Jason Holder (c), Andre Fletcher (wk), Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Kevin Wickham, Nikhil Chaudhary, Dasun Shanaka, Navin Bidaisee, Wanindu Hasaranga, Obed McCoy, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jeremiah Louis, Alick Athanaze, Ashmead Nedd, Waqar Salamkheil, Mikyle Louis, Micah McKenzie.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons squad: Moeen Ali (c), Rahkeem Cornwall, Evin Lewis, Tim Robinson, Tajinder Dhillon, Amir Jangoo (wk), Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Joshua James, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Milind Kumar, Jahmar Hamilton, Usama Mir, Anderson Phillip, Karima Gore, Anderson Mahase.
SKN vs ABF Key Players
Dasun Shanaka (SKN). Scored 49 not out from 17 balls in the last SKN vs ABF match at a strike rate of 288. Short boundaries suit his hitting.
Evin Lewis (ABF). Made 48 from 38 balls with five sixes and no fours. A big-hitting opener at a small ground.
Shadab Khan (ABF). Took 1 for 22 and then scored 30 from 12 balls. The most valuable all-round option in either side.
Waqar Salamkheil (SKN). Conceded only 27 from four overs and has a four-wicket haul against the Falcons at Warner Park.
Jason Holder (SKN). Captain and all-rounder. Took 2 for 39 and scored 27 in the previous meeting.
Kyle Mayers (SKN). Took 2 for 41 and scored 34 from 18 balls in the last SKN vs ABF game.
SKN vs ABF Live Streaming and Telecast
SKN vs ABF live streaming is available on FanCode in India and the subcontinent. Coverage of CPL 2026 varies by territory, so check regional listings elsewhere.
The match starts at 4:30 am IST on Monday 31 August.
SKN vs ABF Match Prediction
Prediction: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to win.
Reasons the Patriots win SKN vs ABF Match 21:
- Home advantage at Warner Park
- Hasaranga and Salamkheil are the strongest spin pair on either side
- They posted 187 against this Falcons attack in the last meeting
- They need points and will play with freedom
Reasons the Falcons win:
- They won the previous SKN vs ABF match
- Deeper batting through numbers five to eight
- Shadab Khan and Moeen Ali give control with bat and ball
- The Patriots have not solved their death bowling
The Patriots get the vote if Jason Holder bowls Wanindu Hasaranga four overs instead of one. Four of the five previous SKN vs ABF meetings went to the final over, and this one should be close as well.
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SKN vs ABF FAQs
1.Who will win the SKN vs ABF match?
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots are favourites to win CPL 2026 Match 21 at Warner Park.
2. When is the SKN vs ABF match?
Sunday 30 August 2026 at 7:00 pm local time, which is 4:30 am IST on 31 August.
3. Where is SKN vs ABF being played?
Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.
4. What is the SKN vs ABF head to head record?
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons lead 3-2 in five CPL meetings.
5. Who won the last SKN vs ABF match?
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by three wickets, chasing 188 with three balls left.
6. Is Warner Park good for batting?
Yes. Warner Park has short square boundaries and favours batters, though spinners are effective in the middle overs.
7. Where can I watch SKN vs ABF live streaming in India?
On FanCode.
8. What is the expected score in SKN vs ABF?
A first innings total of 175 to 195.
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