CPL 2026 Live – SLK vs SNP Live Streaming Free – Willow TV Live Match – Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 5th T20 Match Live Online

Saint Lucia Kings will face St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the fifth match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026. The defending champions will look to maintain their winning start, while the Patriots need a strong response after losing their opening fixture.

The match is scheduled as a night game, with the first innings beginning at 7:00 PM local time. The listed playing hours are 7:00–10:20 PM, including the 20-minute interval.

Saint Lucia Kings began their campaign with a narrow four-run victory over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, defending a total of 187. That win gave the Kings two points and valuable early momentum, although their net run rate remained behind Trinbago Knight Riders.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, meanwhile, suffered a 19-run defeat against Trinbago Knight Riders under the DLS method. They are currently without a point and will be eager to avoid a second consecutive loss. A victory would bring the Patriots level with the Kings and could significantly improve the early look of the points table.

For Saint Lucia, this is an opportunity to strengthen their position at home. For the Patriots, it is an important chance to prove that their powerful squad can compete with the tournament favourites.

The Kings showed excellent composure in their first match. Their total of 187 for 8 was built around aggressive batting, while the bowling group successfully defended the score despite a strong Falcons challenge. Tim Seifert and Ackeem Auguste are expected to play important roles at the top of the order, while captain Roston Chase gives the side balance with both bat and ball.

The Patriots were beaten by Knight Riders in their opening game, but the margin did not fully reflect the quality of their squad. Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher and Johnson Charles provide considerable T20 experience, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Waqar Salamkheil offer attacking spin options. Their main concern will be improving their powerplay batting and avoiding a slow start.

SLK vs SNP Match Details

• Match: Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Match 5

• Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM local time; 4:30 AM IST on Thursday, August 13

• Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

CPL 2026 Live Streaming info

Free Streaming: CPL T20 Official Website & App (free live stream in select Caribbean territories)

Live Streaming Info:

The CPL T20 2026 will be live on CPL T20 Live.

WILLOW HD will be live.

Live Score Info: 

Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 5th T20 Match: ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.

SLK vs SNP

Head-to-Head Record

Available CPL head-to-head records list eight meetings between the teams, with Saint Lucia Kings winning six, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots winning one and one match ending without a result.

The last five recorded meetings have been:

ESPN’s match data also records the same recent sequence, with the Kings winning four of the last five completed encounters.

Pitch Report

The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium generally offers a good surface for T20 batting, particularly once the ball becomes older. Stroke-makers can score quickly if they play straight and make use of the shorter boundaries. However, the new ball may offer some movement to fast bowlers, especially under the lights and in humid Caribbean conditions.

Spinners could become influential in the middle overs. Bowlers who vary their pace and attack the stumps are likely to be more effective than those relying only on flight. A first-innings total around 165 to 175 should be competitive, while anything close to 185 could put serious pressure on the chasing side.

The toss may be important. Captains could prefer to bowl first if there is visible moisture or a chance of late evening assistance, although the pitch should remain favourable for batting throughout the match.

Weather Update

Forecast information points to warm and humid conditions in Gros Islet, with temperatures expected to remain close to 27–28°C during the game. Partly cloudy skies and a possibility of a passing shower have been reported, while humidity could be high.

Another forecast suggests a greater rain risk, so teams will want to make the most of the powerplay in case interruptions affect the match. A short shower should not necessarily threaten the fixture, but rain could make the outfield slower and bring the DLS method into consideration.

Team Analysis

Saint Lucia Kings have a well-balanced lineup. Their batting combines the experience of Charith Asalanka and Roston Chase with the attacking intent of Seifert and Auguste. Seifert is particularly important at the top, having produced strong T20 numbers with a high strike rate in recent meetings and franchise cricket.

The Kings’ bowling attack is arguably their biggest strength. Maheesh Theekshana brings control during the powerplay, Noor Ahmad is a dangerous left-arm wrist-spinner, and Matthew Forde provides seam-bowling options. Chase can also deliver useful overs when a matchup requires off-spin.

Their weakness is the possibility of over-reliance on a few top-order players. If Seifert and Auguste fall early, the middle order must ensure that the innings does not lose momentum.

The Patriots possess outstanding individual quality. Andre Fletcher and Johnson Charles can dominate the powerplay, while Mayers gives them another aggressive left-handed option. Holder is a dependable middle-order batter and a strong leader, while Dasun Shanaka adds finishing ability.

With Hasaranga, Waqar Salamkheil and Naseem Shah, the Patriots have variety in the bowling department. Holder has also been among their leading recent performers, contributing both runs and wickets. Their biggest concern is consistency. The top order must convert starts, and the bowlers need to control the final five overs better than they did in the opening match.

Probable Playing XIs

Probable XI: Saint Lucia Kings: Tim Seifert, Ackeem Auguste, Charith Asalanka, Roston Chase (c), Kamil Pooran, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Matthew Forde, Maheesh Theekshana, Noor Ahmad, Joshua Bishop, McKenny Clarke.

Probable XI: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil, Naseem Shah, Jeremiah Louis.

Saint Lucia Kings start as the favourites because they are playing at home, have already won their opening match and have dominated this head-to-head rivalry recently. Their combination of Seifert’s aggressive batting, Chase’s all-round control and a varied spin attack gives them a slight edge.

The Patriots have enough match-winners to cause an upset, especially if Fletcher, Charles or Mayers produce a fast powerplay. However, their opening defeat and Saint Lucia’s recent dominance make the Kings the safer prediction.