SLK vs ABF, CPL 2026, 3rd Match: Preview, Result & Highlights
The Caribbean Premier League keeps rolling and tonight brings another big clash. SLK vs ABF, CPL 2026, 3rd Match sees St Lucia Kings take on Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, on Sunday, 9 August. This is the third game of the new season and the first outing for the Kings. Fans will watch closely as the Falcons try to make it two wins from two after their last-ball thriller in the opener.
CPL 2026 already delivered drama in the first two nights. The Falcons edged the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets on the final ball. Then Trinbago Knight Riders beat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 19 runs under the DLS method. Now the Kings enter the fray looking for a strong start. The local start time is 7:00 pm. That converts to 4:30 am IST on 10 August. This article covers the full preview, pitch and weather notes, squads, key players and how to follow the action.
Match Overview
St Lucia Kings and Antigua & Barbuda Falcons meet for the first time this season. The Falcons sit on two points after their opening win. The Kings start from zero and want an early boost. Arnos Vale has hosted the first three matches of CPL 2026 and the surface has produced competitive scores so far.
Both sides carry strong overseas talent mixed with local Caribbean stars. The game should feature power hitting in the powerplay and clever bowling in the middle overs. Captains will study the conditions carefully before the toss.
SLK vs ABF, CPL 2026, 3rd Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Lucia Kings, 3rd Match |
| Date | Sunday, 9 August 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 pm local (4:30 am IST on 10 August) |
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent |
| Tournament | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Umpires (Field) | Deighton Butler and Ryan Banwarie |
| Third Umpire (TV) | Leslie Reifer |
| Match Referee | Denavon Hayles |
(Note: Some sources also list Christopher Taylor in a reserve/TV capacity, but the primary listings above are consistent across major reports.)
Live Streaming & Score Info & Links
Live Streaming Info & Links
Official broadcast partners remain the same for the SLK vs ABF, 3rd match of CPL 2026. Star Sports Network channels will show the game in India. Streaming is available on the FanCode app and website. In the Caribbean, viewers can watch on the Rush Live & Louder channel. North American fans can follow the action on Willow TV. Some other regions may also get the official CPL YouTube stream where rights are available. Live scores and ball-by-ball updates will be ready on major cricket platforms once the match starts.
| Territory | Broadcaster / Live Streaming Platform |
|---|---|
| India (Linear) | JioStar |
| India Sub-Continent (Digital) | FanCode, YouTube |
| UK & Ireland | TNT |
| North America | Willow |
| Pakistan/Bangladesh | Tapmad & YouTube |
| New Zealand | Sky NZ & YouTube |
| Australia | Fox & YouTube |
| Guyana | E-Networks |
| Europe | Cricbuzz |
| Trinidad & Tobago | CNC3 |
| Middle East & North Africa | Cricbuzz |
| Pan-Caribbean | Rush Live & Louder |
| South East Asia | Cricbuzz |
| St Lucia | Winners Tv |
| Rest of the World | YouTube |
Live Score Info & Links
These are the main official or widely used platforms that will carry real-time scores, commentary, and scorecards once the match begins:
- ESPNcricinfo live score page for this fixture
- Cricbuzz live scorecard
- Official CPL platforms/app where available
- FanCode (India streaming + scores)
- Willow TV (North America)
- Rush Live & Louder (Caribbean region)
- Flashscore (www.flashscore.com/cricket)
- Sofascore (www.sofacsore.com/cricket)
Live score link: St Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Pitch Report
Arnos Vale Ground offers a balanced T20 surface. The pitch usually starts with decent pace and bounce under the lights. As the evening goes on it can slow down and help the spinners. First-innings totals in recent games have sat in the 150 to 170 range. Teams that bat first often aim for 160-plus and then use the slower track later.
Seamers who hit a good length can find early movement. Spinners who vary pace become important after the powerplay. Fielding sides that keep the ball dry and maintain pressure usually do well. Captains will weigh the chance of dew when they choose to bat or bowl first.
Read also: Barbados Tridents vs Jamaica Kingsmen, 4th Match
Weather Forecast
Kingstown stays warm and humid in early August. Temperatures around start time sit near 27 to 28 degrees Celsius. There is a chance of brief patchy showers during the day and evening. Wind from the east can help the faster bowlers. The umpires will closely watch for any late rain, but they expect a full game.
Head-to-Head Record
St Lucia Kings hold the recent edge over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. In the last few seasons the Kings have won most of their meetings. The Falcons will look to change that story tonight.
H2H Last 5 Matches
Based on the available CPL records, SLK and ABF have played 4 matches, so there are not yet five completed H2H matches.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings | No Result |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | SLK won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Sep 2024 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings | SLK won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Sep 2024 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | SLK won by 26 runs |
Overall H2H Summary
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 206 | 144 |
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 204 | 126 |
Overall: SLK lead the head-to-head 3–0, with 1 match ending without a result. They have dominated all completed meetings between the two sides.
H2H Win Percentage:
No Result: 25%
SLK: 75%
ABF: 0%
Team Form
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons opened with a dramatic two-wicket win over Jamaica Kingsmen. They chased 168 and scrambled the winning runs off the last ball. Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales bowled well. Tajinder Singh and others contributed with the bat. The side looks settled and confident.
St Lucia Kings begin their campaign tonight. They bring experience from previous strong seasons. Roston Chase leads a balanced group that mixes local talent with overseas stars. The Kings will want a clean start after watching the first two matches from the sidelines.
Squads
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Moeen Ali (captain), Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Jayden Seales, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer, Jahmar Hamilton, Rahkeem Cornwall, Anderson Phillip, Karima Gore, Anderson Mahase, Joshua James, Kusal Perera, Milind Kumar, Tajinder Singh, Shadab Khan, Sufyan Moqim, Tim Robinson, Usama Mir.
St Lucia Kings
Roston Chase (captain), Jewel Andrew, Charith Asalanka, Ackeem Auguste, Joshua Bishop, McKenny Clarke, Matthew Forde, Keon Gaston, Amari Goodridge, Johann Jeremiah, Damion Joachim, Darren Nedd, Noor Ahmad, Kamil Pooran, Tim Seifert, Maheesh Theekshana, Shadley van Schalkwyk.
Key Players to Watch SLK vs ABF, 3rd Match – CPL 2026
St Lucia Kings
- Tim Seifert: Explosive opener and wicket-keeper who can take the game away early.
- Roston Chase: Captain and all-rounder who contributes with both bat and off-spin.
- Noor Ahmad and Maheesh Theekshana: Wrist-spin and mystery spin options who can control the middle overs.
- Ackeem Auguste: Young local batter with a high strike rate.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
- Evin Lewis: Aggressive left-handed opener who loves the powerplay.
- Moeen Ali: Experienced all-rounder who can bat in the middle and bowl useful off-spin.
- Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales: Fast-bowling pair capable of taking early wickets.
- Tajinder Singh and Rahkeem Cornwall: Power hitters who can change the momentum quickly.
Probable Playing XI
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Saint Lucia Kings |
|---|---|
| Fabian Allen | Roston Chase |
| Jahmar Hamilton | Jewel Andrew |
| Rahkeem Cornwall | Ackeem Auguste |
| Tim Robinson | Charith Asalanka |
| Evin Lewis | Tim Seifert |
| Karima Gore | Kamil Pooran |
| Tajinder Dhillon | Noor Ahmad |
| Usama Mir | Matthew Forde |
| Jayden Seales | Joshua Bishop |
| Alzarri Joseph | Shadley van Schalkwyk |
| Shamar Springer | Maheesh Theekshana |
Final XIs will be confirmed closer to the toss. Overseas availability windows may affect exact combinations.
Toss Update
Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) won the toss and elected to bat first against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) in the 3rd match of CPL 2026.
SLK vs ABF, CPL 2026, 3rd Match Confirmed Playing XI
Saint Lucia Kings (SLK)
- Andries Gous â€
- Kamil Pooran
- Ackeem Auguste
- Jewel Andrew
- Darren Nedd
- Matthew Forde
- Roston Chase (c)
- Joshua Bishop
- McKenny Clarke
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Maheesh Theekshana
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF)
- Evin Lewis
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Tim Robinson
- Tajinder Singh
- Karima Gore
- Fabian Allen (c)
- Jahmar Hamilton â€
- Shamar Springer
- Usama Mir
- Alzarri Joseph
- Jayden Seales
Match Summary
Saint Lucia Kings elected to bat and built a competitive total of 187/8. Opener Andries Gous anchored the innings with a strong 82 (51 balls, 6 fours, 6 sixes). Early contributions came from Kamil Pooran (14 off 6) and Ackeem Auguste (18). Middle-order support included Darron Nedd (13), Matthew Forde (15), and late acceleration from Shadley van Schalkwyk (10*) and McKenny Clarke (15*).
ABF’s bowling was led by Alzarri Joseph (3/32 in 4 overs). Other wickets: Shamar Springer (2), Fabian Allen (1), Usama Mir (1), and Rahkeem Cornwall (1). Fall of wickets included key breaks at 23-1, 68-2, 85-3, 99-4, 127-5, 156-6/7, and 162-8. Powerplay: 53/1 (approx.).
ABF’s chase started aggressively. Early highlights included Rahkeem Cornwall (27 off 13) and a solid partnership involving Evin Lewis and Tim Robinson. Maheesh Theekshana and others took wickets for SLK. The required rate remained manageable in the middle stages of the chase based on progressive updates.
Match Highlights
Gous’s aggressive 82 set the platform for SLK, featuring multiple sixes and a high strike rate (~160).
Alzarri Joseph’s three-wicket haul restricted SLK in the middle/later overs.
ABF’s powerplay and early chase featured high scoring (e.g., 65 in the first 6 overs in one update) with sixes from Lewis/Robinson and Cornwall’s quick start.
Key partnerships for SLK (Gous with several partners) and ABF (Lewis-Robinson).
Toss decision and home conditions at Arnos Vale favored a competitive contest; some rain interruption reported during SLK’s innings.
Top Performers
Andries Gous (SLK) stands out for his match-defining 82 off 51, providing the bulk of the total.
Alzarri Joseph (ABF) was the leading bowler with 3/32. In the chase (ongoing at last detailed check), Lewis and Robinson were among the key contributors. Player of the Match would typically go to the standout from the winning side once completed.
Read also: TKR vs SKNP, 2nd Match, CPL 2026
Points Table Impact
St Lucia Kings (SLK) beat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) by 4 runs in the 3rd Match of CPL 2026 (at Kingstown on 9 August 2026).
- SLK: 187/8 (Andries Gous 82 off 51; Alzarri Joseph 3/32, Shamar Springer 2/39)
- ABF: 183/7 (Evin Lewis 48, Tim Robinson 30, Fabian Allen 28*; Maheesh Theekshana 2/18, Roston Chase 2/18)
Matthew Forde held his nerve in the final over (13 needed) as ABF fell short. Gous was Player of the Match.
Before the game, ABF sat on 2 points (1 win) with a slight positive NRR; SLK had not played. After SLK’s win:
| Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
| TKR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.267 |
| SLK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.200 |
| ABF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.075 |
| JAK | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.050 |
| STKNP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.267 |
| BT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GAW | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key changes:
- SLK open their campaign with 2 points and move into a shared lead (ranked 2nd on NRR).
- ABF stay on 2 points but drop to 3rd after the loss and a negative NRR.
- The top three teams are level on points, with TKR holding the best net run rate. Barbados Tridents (BT) and Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) are yet to play.
