CPL 2026 Live – SLK vs BBT Live Streaming Free – Willow TV Live Match – Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents, 9th Match Live Online

Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents, 9th Match – CPL 2026 Match This is a pivotal early-season clash in CPL 2026. Saint Lucia Kings come in having played three matches, winning two and losing one, and sit near the top of the table with 4 points. Barbados Tridents, meanwhile, have played just once so far but made a statement by defending 206 against Jamaica Kingsmen in their opener.

For the Kings, this is a chance to consolidate their strong start at home. For the Tridents, it’s an opportunity to prove their opening win wasn’t a one-off and that they can compete away from Kensington Oval. With both teams eyeing playoff spots, every point counts in a tight group.

Pitch: The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium has been one of the more bowler-friendly surfaces in CPL 2026. The track is on the slower side, offering grip and turn for spinners, while seamers have found assistance from uneven bounce and cut. Batting first can be tricky, as the ball tends to hold up, making stroke-play harder in the middle overs.

Weather: Expect warm, humid conditions with temperatures around 27–31°C. There’s a moderate chance of brief showers before or during the match, but play is likely to proceed on time. Dew could be a factor later in the evening, potentially aiding the chasing side.

SLK vs BBT Match Details

Match: Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents, 9th Match,
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM Local (Gros Islet) | 4:30 AM IST
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Live Streaming (India): JioStar Network & JioHotstar (App/Website)

Head-to-Head Record

This is one of CPL’s most-played rivalries, with plenty of history between the two franchises.

• Total Matches Played: 25

• Saint Lucia Kings Wins: 11

• Barbados Tridents Wins: 14

• Tied/No Result: 1

• First Meeting: August 9, 2013

• Most Recent: August 25, 2025

Last Five Completed Meetings:

1. Sep 7, 2025 – BT 191/5 beat SLK 164/9 (Barbados won)

2. Aug 24, 2025 – No result (rain)

3. Sep 22, 2024 – SLK 162/3 beat BT 149/8 (St Lucia won)

4. Sep 21, 2024 – SLK 97/3 beat BT 96/9 (St Lucia won, DLS)

5. Sep 3, 2023 – SLK 195/6 beat BT 105 (St Lucia won)

While Barbados lead overall, St Lucia have had the upper hand in recent years, winning four of the last five completed encounters.

Team Analysis: Saint Lucia Kings

Strengths:

• Strong all-round depth with Roston Chase leading both with bat and ball.

• Quality spin options in Maheesh Theekshana and Chase himself.

• Home advantage at Gros Islet, where they know the conditions well.

Weaknesses:

• Inconsistent top-order – they’ve had collapses in recent games.

• Death bowling can be leaky if Forde isn’t at his best.

Key Players:

• Roston Chase (c): The backbone of the side. With 203 runs at 33.83 avg and 13 wickets at 6.82 eco this season, he’s the man to watch.

• Matthew Forde: Has taken 6 wickets in 3 matches, including a 4/29 haul. His seam-up deliveries are tough to handle on this pitch.

• Charith Asalanka: Provides stability in the middle order and can accelerate when needed.

Recent Form:
Won two of their three matches, including a rain-affected chase against the Falcons. They’ll be confident but aware that their batting needs to fire against a strong Tridents attack.

Team Analysis: Barbados Tridents

Strengths:

• Explosive top order with Brandon King and Quinton de Kock.

• Power-hitting in the middle order via Sherfane Rutherford.

• Balanced bowling attack with spin (Motie, Mujeeb) and pace (Sams, Simmonds).

Weaknesses:

• Middle-order can be vulnerable if early wickets fall.

• Support bowling struggled in their opener, allowing Jamaica to post 201 after being 8/3.

Key Players:

• Brandon King: In red-hot form with 332 runs at 55.33 avg. He sets the tone at the top.

• Sherfane Rutherford: Match-winner with the bat. Scored a 28-ball 50 in the opener and can change the game in minutes.

• Daniel Sams: Leading wicket-taker for BT with 17 wickets at 7.05 eco. His death bowling is crucial.

Recent Form:
Won their opening match by defending 206, showing they can handle pressure. But they’ll need tighter bowling in the middle overs to avoid similar scares.

Probable Playing XIs

Saint Lucia Kings:
Probable XI: Roston Chase (c), Andries Gous (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Charith Asalanka, Matthew Forde, Darron Nedd, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Khari Campbell, Joshua Bishop, Maheesh Theekshana

Barbados Tridents:
Probable XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Zachary Carter, Sherfane Rutherford, Kevlon Anderson, Rivaldo Clarke, Chris Green (c), Gudakesh Motie, Daniel Sams, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ramon Simmonds

This is a finely balanced contest. Saint Lucia Kings have the home advantage and a strong recent record against Barbados, but the Tridents’ firepower at the top and in the middle order makes them dangerous on any surface.

Given the sluggish pitch and potential for dew, the team batting second might have a slight edge. If the Kings can restrict Barbados to under 160, their spin-heavy attack could choke the chase. But if King and de Kock get going early, Barbados can post a challenging total.

Barbados Tridents to win by a narrow margin, thanks to their superior top-order depth and experience in high-pressure chases. However, if St Lucia’s bowlers strike early, the Kings could pull off a close victory at home.