SLK vs BT, 9th Match: Live Score & Streaming Info, Preview, Result & Highlights
The Caribbean Premier League continues with high energy as SLK vs BT, 9th Match takes centre stage at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet. St Lucia Kings host Barbados Tridents in this CPL 2026 clash on 16 August. Fans look forward to a night of big hits and sharp bowling under the lights. This fixture carries early-season importance for both sides as they push for points on the table.
St Lucia Kings have shown fight in their opening games while Barbados Tridents carry momentum from a strong start. The venue offers a balanced surface that rewards positive batting and clever bowling changes. Supporters can follow every ball through official broadcast partners once play is underway.
Match Overview
SLK vs BT, 9th Match forms part of the expanding CPL 2026 schedule that features seven teams. St Lucia Kings enter with two wins from three completed games. Barbados Tridents sit with one win from their first outing. The home side enjoys strong local support at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. Both captains will look to set the tone early in the powerplay.
SLK vs BT, 9th Match Details
| Match | St Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents, Match 9 |
| Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 pm local (4:30 am IST on 17 August) |
| Venue | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
| Tournament | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Field Umpires | Leslie Reifer, Ryan Banwarie |
| TV Umpire | Deighton Butler |
| Match Referee | Denavon Hayles |
Live Streaming & Live Score Info & Links
SLK vs BT, 9th Match Live Streaming Info & Links
Official broadcast partners differ by region. In India the matches appear on Star Sports Network channels for television and on the FanCode app and website for streaming. In the Caribbean the Rush Live & Louder channel carries coverage. North American fans can follow on Willow TV. Some other territories receive the official CPL YouTube stream where rights allow. Always confirm the latest local listings because partners can update. Live scores and ball-by-ball updates will appear on major cricket platforms once play begins.
| 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 of SLK vs BT, 9th Match, CPL 2026:
- 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 Barbados Tridents
Pitch Report
The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium pitch usually offers good bounce and carry under lights. Early overs favour seamers who hit a hard length. As the surface wears, spinners gain grip and turn. Average first-innings totals sit in the mid-150s in recent T20 games. Teams that post 160 or more often defend successfully. Captains who win the toss frequently choose to bat first and put a competitive total on the board.
Weather Forecast
Gros Islet in mid-August stays warm and humid. Evening temperatures hover near 27-28 °C. Brief showers remain possible but the forecast points to clear enough conditions for a full or near-full contest. Dew can appear later and may help the side chasing. Ground staff stand ready with covers if needed.
Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have met many times in CPL history. Barbados Tridents hold a slight overall edge. Recent encounters have produced tight finishes and high-scoring games.
H2H Last 5 Matches
| Date | Winner | Margin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Barbados Tridents | Comfortable | High total defended |
| Aug 2025 | No result | – | Rain affected |
| Sep 2024 | St Lucia Kings | Comfortable chase | Strong middle order |
| Sep 2024 | St Lucia Kings | Narrow win | Low-scoring thriller |
| Sep 2023 | St Lucia Kings | Dominant | Large margin |
Overall H2H Summary
Across 25 previous T20 meetings St Lucia Kings have won 11 while Barbados Tridents have claimed 14. One game produced no result. The contests remain competitive and often decided in the final overs.
Team Form
St Lucia Kings sit near the top of the early points table with two wins and one loss. They showed resilience in a rain-affected win over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. Barbados Tridents opened with a solid victory against Jamaica Kingsmen. Both sides possess experienced T20 campaigners and overseas talent ready to make an impact.
Squads
St Lucia Kings Squad
Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Darron Nedd, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Bishop, Damion Joachim, Keon Gaston, Amari Goodridge, Johann Jeremiah, Ackeem Auguste, Tim Seifert, Noor Ahmad, Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, Shadley van Schalkwyk and Andries Gous.
Barbados Tridents Squad
Chris Green (captain), Brandon King, Daniel Sams, George Linde, Gudakesh Motie, Jakeem Pollard, Johann Layne, Kadeem Alleyne, Kofi James, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Quinton de Kock, Ramon Simmonds, Rivaldo Clarke, Shadrack Descarte, Sherfane Rutherford, Zachary Carter, and Zishan Motara.
Key Players to Watch
St Lucia Kings
- Roston Chase: Captain and all-rounder who contributes with bat and ball.
- Matthew Forde: Pace bowler capable of early breakthroughs.
- Charith Asalanka: Middle-order batter who accelerates well.
- Maheesh Theekshana: Spinner who controls the middle overs.
- Shadley van Schalkwyk: Seam option who can take key wickets.
Barbados Tridents
- Brandon King: Aggressive opener who sets the tone.
- Quinton de Kock: Explosive wicketkeeper-batter.
- Sherfane Rutherford: Powerful middle-order finisher.
- Daniel Sams: All-rounder useful with bat and ball.
- Chris Green: Spinner who can restrict scoring.
Probable Playing XI
| Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) | Barbados Tridents (BT) |
|---|---|
| Andries Gous / Jewel Andrew (wk) or Johann Jeremiah | Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| Ackeem Auguste / Kamil Pooran | Brandon King |
| Jewel Andrew / Charith Asalanka | Zachary Carter |
| Roston Chase (c) | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Charith Asalanka | Kevlon Anderson / Rivaldo Clarke |
| Matthew Forde | Daniel Sams |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | Chris Green (c) |
| Joshua Bishop / Amari Goodridge | Gudakesh Motie |
| Khari Campbell / Darren Nedd | Ramon Simmonds |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| Remaining bowler (e.g. Noor Ahmad if available) | Kadeem Alleyne / Remaining bowler |
Final XIs are confirmed closer to the toss.
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Toss Update
St Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to field first. The match was reduced to 18 overs per side due to rain.
Confirmed Playing XI
SLK vs BT, 9th Match confirmed playing XI is:
St Lucia Kings
- Johann Jeremiah
- Ackeem Auguste
- Jewel Andrew (wicketkeeper)
- Roston Chase (captain)
- Charith Asalanka
- Matthew Forde
- Amari Goodridge
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Joshua Bishop
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Khari Campbell
Barbados Tridents
- Brandon King
- Zachary Carter
- Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper)
- Rivaldo Clarke
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Chris Green (captain)
- Daniel Sams
- Gudakesh Motie
- Kevlon Anderson
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Ramon Simmonds
Match Summary
Barbados Tridents posted 177 for 5 in a rain-reduced 18-over innings. Sherfane Rutherford led the scoring with a rapid 61 that included five sixes. Quinton de Kock added a quick 38 while Brandon King contributed 39. St Lucia Kings bowlers Shadley van Schalkwyk claimed two wickets. The chase remains the focus as St Lucia Kings pursue the revised target under the lights.
Match Highlights
Key moments include Quinton de Kock’s early sixes, Sherfane Rutherford’s half-century, and late wickets by Shadley van Schalkwyk. The reduced overs increased the pressure on both batting and bowling units. Powerplay scoring and death-over execution will decide the final outcome.
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Top Performers
- Player of the Match: To be confirmed after the result
- Top Scorer: Sherfane Rutherford (61)
- Best Bowler: Shadley van Schalkwyk (2 wickets)
Points Table Impact
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucia Kings | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.232 |
| Barbados Tridents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.250 |
| Other teams | – | – | – | – | – |
