The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, under the floodlights at the Warner Park Sporting Complex in Basseterre, St Kitts. The action gets underway at 7:00 PM local Caribbean time, which translates to 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on Monday, August 31, 2026, and 4:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). Both teams enter this high-stakes fixture looking for critical tournament points at one of the Caribbean’s highest-scoring venues.
Warner Park has historically offered true bounce and shorter square boundaries, making it one of the highest-scoring grounds in the Caribbean. Batters can exploit the pace of the ball early in the powerplay, while spinners who vary their pace effectively find useful grip during the middle overs. As the evening progresses, dew frequently settles on the outfield, making gripping the ball difficult for bowlers and encouraging captains to chase after winning the toss.
The weather forecast for Basseterre is clear with mild cloud cover and a very low chance of rain interruption. Temperatures are expected to hover around 27°C with moderate humidity and steady Caribbean coastal breezes.
Both sides enter this encounter under immense pressure as the tournament heads toward the playoff qualification race. The Patriots need a victory in front of their home supporters to salvage momentum following a string of close defeats. Meanwhile, the Falcons seek another dominant performance against St Kitts to solidify their standing in the top half of the table.
Key talking points revolve around death-overs execution and middle-order stability. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Falcons edged past the Patriots in a thrilling chase, finishing the game with three balls to spare. The Patriots must tighten their line and length in the final five overs, while Antigua will look to their power-hitters to capitalize on the compact boundary dimensions at Basseterre.
SNP vs ABF Match Details
- Match: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (Match 21)
- Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 (Local) / Monday, August 31, 2026 (IST)
- Time: 7:00 PM Local / 4:30 AM IST (Next Day)
- Venue: Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre, St Kitts
CPL 2026 Live Streaming Info
Free Streaming: CPL T20 Official Website & App (free live stream in select Caribbean territories)
- Pakistan: Free Streaming: ARY ZAP, Tamasha
- India: Free Streaming: JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar (select promotions)
- United Kingdom: Free Streaming: BBC iPlayer (selected matches), Sky Sports highlights
- United States & Canada: Free Streaming: Willow TV (via Fubo/Sling free trial), ICC.tv (unsold regions)
- Australia: Free 7plus, Kayo Freebies
- South Africa: Free Streaming: SABC+
- Bangladesh: Free Streaming: Toffee, Rabbithole BD
- Sri Lanka: Dialog ViU, SLRC digital
Live Streaming Info:
The CPL T20 2026 will be live on CPL T20 Live.
WILLOW HD will be live.
Live Score Info:
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 21st Match : ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Head-to-Head Record
Last Five Meetings
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Aug 20, 2026: Falcons won by 3 wickets (Patriots 187/6; Falcons 191/7)
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Aug 24, 2025: Falcons won by 7 wickets (Patriots 133/9; Falcons 137/3)
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Aug 15, 2025: Patriots won by 6 wickets (Falcons 121; Patriots 125/4)
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Sep 8, 2024: Falcons won by 2 wickets (Patriots 153/8; Falcons 154/8)
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Aug 29, 2024: Patriots won by 1 wicket (Falcons 163/4; Patriots 164/9)
Comprehensive Team Analysis
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
The Patriots possess strong hitting at the top and middle order, highlighted by Kyle Mayers, Evin Lewis, and Dasun Shanaka. Their primary weakness remains bowling consistency at the death, where they have conceded costly boundaries during run-chase situations.
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Key Players: Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Dasun Shanaka
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Strengths: Aggressive top-order scoring rate and quality all-round depth.
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Weaknesses: Leaking runs during the closing death overs.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
The Falcons feature a well-rounded squad equipped with potent strike bowlers like Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Springer, alongside veteran all-rounders Moeen Ali and Mohammad Nawaz. Their challenge lies in occasional top-order batting collapses, though their lower-middle order consistently recovers well under pressure.
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Key Players: Moeen Ali, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Nawaz
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Strengths: Disciplined pace bowling and lower-order batting depth.
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Weaknesses: Inconsistent opening partnerships in the powerplay.
Probable Playing XIs
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Probable XI: Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher (c & wk), Mikyle Louis, Dasun Shanaka, Jason Holder, Dominic Drakes, Ryan John, Ashmead Nedd, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Probable XI: Brandon King, Teddy Bishop, Jewel Andrew, Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shamar Springer, Chris Green (c), Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Roshon Primus
While the Patriots enjoy home advantage at Warner Park, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons hold the tactical upper hand due to their bowling balance and recent head-to-head success. Expect a close, high-scoring contest with the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons entering as slight favorites to win.