St. Kitts vs Barbados Royals | Head-to-Head and More

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is rapidly growing into one of the most popular T20 leagues due to its entertainment. There are many international stars as well as upcoming talented Caribbean players who make this league super exciting. St. Kitts vs Barbados Royals stands out among all the rivalries in the CPL. When both teams face each other, they produce riveting T20 matches.

A Brief History of the Franchises

Before discussing the exciting rivalry between the two teams, let’s examine their journeys in the CPL.

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots was founded in 2015, replacing the Antigua Hawksbills in the CPL. The franchise struggled in its early years but has become a strong team. In the 2017 CPL season, the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots reached the CPL final for the first time. Unfortunately, the team lost against the Trinbago Knight Riders, crushing their hopes of a maiden CPL title. In the 2021 CPL season, the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots raised the bar and went on to clinch their first CPL title by defeating the Saint Lucia Kings.

Barbados Royals

The Barbados Royals, previously known as Barbados Tridents, were one of the original franchises when the CPL started in 2013. Barbados Royals have made it to the CPL final on four occasions: 2014, 2015, 2019, and 2022. Barbados Royals have two CPL titles, which they won in 2014 and 2019.

Head-to-Head St. Kitts vs Barbados Royals

The two strong teams, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Barbados Royals, have had epic clashes in the past. Both teams have competed 19 times against each other, with the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots having a slight edge with 10 wins. Barbados Royals are just one win behind, but their recent performances against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots have been clinical, winning all five recent matches.

Recent 5 Matches between St. Kitts and Barbados Royals

The following are the recent 5 matches played between the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Barbados Royals:

1. St. Kitts vs Barbados Royals – 6th Sep, 2024

• The two teams faced each other on 6th September 2024. Batting first, St. Kitts managed below-par 153 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga was the major contributor with his special knock of 40 runs.
• In a close match, the Barbados Royals chased down the total with one ball and two wickets. Dunith Wellalage was the hero in the chase, as he scored 39 crucial runs.
• Dunith Wellalage, for his 39 runs and 3 wickets, was named the player of the match.

2. St. Kitts vs Barbados Royals – 3rd Sep, 2023

• The two teams played each other on September 3rd, 2023, in what turned out to be an absolute run feast.
• Batting first, St. Kitts put a mammoth score of 220 runs on the board. Sherfane Rutherford, Will Smeed, and Andre Fletcher scored blistering half-centuries to put their team in a strong position.
• In what looked like a challenging total, the chase was made smooth by a quickfire Rahkeem Cornwall’s century. Barbados Royals comfortably chased down the total with 11 balls and 8 wickets.
• Rahkeem Cornwall, for his unbeaten 102 and 2 wickets, was named the player of the match. 

3. St. Kitts vs Barbados Royals – 26th Aug, 2023

• St. Kitts and Barbados Royals played each other in yet another riveting contest on 26th August 2023. Batting first, St. Kitts posted an impressive 197 runs on the board. Andre Fletcher was the star with the bat, scoring 51 runs.
• Barbados Royals chased down the total convincingly, securing a 6-wicket win with 9 balls to spare. Rovman Powell played a captain’s knock to overtake his team.
• Rovman Powell, for his blistering 67 off 29 balls, was adjudged the player of the match.

4. St. Kitts vs Barbados Royals – 21st Sep, 2022

• Barbados Royals dominated the match when they took on St. Kitts on 21st September 2022. Batting first on a challenging wicket, the Barbados Royals scored 156 runs. Azam Khan added spark to the innings with his 64-run knock.
• Despite a decent start, St. Kitts lost too many wickets in the middle overs, eventually bowled out for just 120 runs and losing the match by 36 runs. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Nyeem Young took 3 wickets each to break the spine of the St. Kitts batting lineup.
• Azam Khan, for his game-changing 64-run knock, was named the player of the match.

5. St. Kitts vs Barbados Royals – 1st Sep, 2022

• St. Kitts and Barbados Royals played against each other in a rain-curtailed game on 1st September, 2022. In a 17-over-a-side contest, St. Kitts batted first and posted 149 runs on the board. Andre Fletcher made an impact with his breezy 81-run knock.
• Barbados Royals looked comfortable in the chase and eventually won the match by 7 wickets and with 11 balls to spare. Kyle Mayers was the star of the show with 73-run innings.
• Corbin Bosch, for his 1 wicket and 5 match-changing catches, was named the player of the match.

Note: The data is as of 16/09/2024.

Key Players to Watch Out 

Both St. Kitts and Barbados Royals have some talented players to watch out for in the CPL 2024 season.

St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots

The following are the top 5 players to watch out for from the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the CPL 2024 season:

• Evin Lewis
• Rilee Rossouw
• Kyle Mayers
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Andre Fletcher

Barbados Royals

The following are the top 5 players to watch out for from the Barbados Royals in the CPL 2024 season:

• Rovman Powell
• David Miller
• Quinton de Kock
• Jason Holder
• Maheesh Theekshana

Final Thoughts

CPL brings tremendous joy to cricket enthusiasts around the world. The rivalry between St. Kitts and Barbados Royals has been fascinating to watch over the years. With both the teams being fiercely competitive, we are in for some crazy cricket action in the upcoming CPL seasons.

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