SLK vs SKNP, 5th Match: Preview, Result & Highlights
The Caribbean Premier League continues with high energy as SLK vs SKNP, 5th Match of CPL 2026 brings St Lucia Kings against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. This clash takes place on Wednesday 12 August 2026 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet. Both teams look for points early in the season. The Kings already have a win while the Patriots seek their first victory of the campaign.
Fans can expect a competitive T20 contest under the lights. The home side carries recent form and strong recent results against this opponent. The visitors will try to bounce back quickly after an early setback. This preview covers everything you need before the first ball, with space for the final result and highlights once the game ends.
Match Overview
St Lucia Kings host SLK vs SKNP, 5th match of CPL 2026. The Kings opened their account with a narrow four-run win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The Patriots lost their opening game to the Trinbago Knight Riders in a rain-affected contest. Home advantage at Gros Islet gives the Kings an edge, yet the Patriots have quality overseas players ready to fire.
The venue has produced exciting chases and competitive totals in recent CPL games. Both captains will weigh the pitch and weather carefully at the toss.
SLK vs SKNP, 5th Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | St Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Match 5 |
| Date | Wednesday, 12 August 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 pm local (4:30 am IST on 13 August) |
| Venue | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
| Tournament | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Umpires (Field) | Carl Tuckett, Gregory Brathwaite |
| Third Umpire (TV) | Zahid Bassarath |
| Match Referee | Reon King |
Live Streaming & Live Score Info & Links
SLK vs SKNP, 5th 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 SKNP, 5th 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 Knigs vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Pitch Report
The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium offers a balanced surface for T20 cricket. Pacers can find early bounce and some movement with the new ball. As the evening progresses the pitch tends to slow and help the spinners. Average first-innings totals at the ground in recent T20 games sit in the 150–170 range. Batters who settle in can still score freely because the outfield is quick.
Teams that win the toss often prefer to chase under lights. Dew can appear later and make bowling more difficult in the second innings. A total around 165–175 usually proves competitive.
Read Also: GAW vs JK, 6th Match
Weather Forecast
Gros Islet in mid-August stays warm and humid. Temperatures around match time should reach 27–29 °C. Humidity remains high. There is a chance of brief showers during the day, yet evening conditions often clear enough for a full game. Light winds may assist the faster bowlers early on. Players and officials will monitor any late weather changes, but a complete match is the most likely outcome.
Head-to-Head Record
St Lucia Kings have dominated recent meetings with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The Kings won four of the last five completed contests.
H2H Last 5 Matches
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | SLK won by 7 wickets | Gros Islet |
| 19 Aug 2025 | SLK won by 3 runs | Basseterre |
| 12 Sep 2024 | SLK won by 3 runs | Gros Islet |
| 1 Sep 2024 | SLK won by 1 run | Gros Islet |
| 9 Sep 2023 | SKNP won by 4 wickets | Basseterre |
Overall H2H Summary
The Kings hold a clear recent edge. Close finishes have been common, and both sides know how to produce thrilling endings. History favours the home team in this fixture.
Team Form
St Lucia Kings started CPL 2026 with a hard-fought four-run victory over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Their batting showed depth and the bowling closed out the game well. The side looks settled under captain Roston Chase.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots lost their first match to Trinbago Knight Riders. Rain interrupted the chase and the Patriots finished on the wrong side of the DLS result. They need a strong response tonight to climb the early table.
Squads
St Lucia Kings
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.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Jason Holder, Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher, Kevin Wickham, Obed McCoy, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Alick Athanaze, Micah McKenzie, Navin Bidaisee, Mikyle Louis, Naseem Shah, Dasun Shanaka, Waqar Salamkheil, Wanindu Hasaranga and Nikhil Chaudhary.
Key Players to Watch
St Lucia Kings
- Roston Chase: Captain and reliable all-rounder who can anchor an innings and take important wickets.
- Tim Seifert: Aggressive top-order batter and wicketkeeper who sets the tone early.
- Noor Ahmad and Maheesh Theekshana: Spin pair that controls the middle overs.
- Ackeem Auguste and Matthew Forde: Local talents who can change the game with bat or ball.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Jason Holder: Captain who contributes with both bat and ball in the death overs.
- Kyle Mayers: Powerful all-rounder capable of explosive starts.
- Naseem Shah: Express pace that can trouble batters early and late.
- Wanindu Hasaranga: Mystery spinner who takes wickets in the middle phase.
- Andre Fletcher or Johnson Charles: Experienced openers who love the powerplay.
These players will decide the contest on the night.
Probable Playing XI
| St Lucia Kings (probable) | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (probable) |
|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) | Andre Fletcher / Johnson Charles |
| Opening batter | Kyle Mayers |
| Ackeem Auguste | Top-order batter |
| Charith Asalanka | Alick Athanaze / Mikyle Louis |
| Roston Chase (c) | Jason Holder (c) |
| Middle-order option | Dasun Shanaka / all-rounder |
| All-rounder | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Matthew Forde | Naseem Shah |
| Noor Ahmad | Waqar Salamkheil |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Pace / spin option |
| Pace option | Remaining squad option |
Final XIs will be confirmed closer to the toss.
Toss Update
Toss details will be updated once the captains walk out. At this venue many captains prefer to chase because of possible dew later in the evening. The decision will depend on the exact surface and conditions on the night.
SLK vs SKNP, 5th Match Confirmed Playing XI
St Lucia Kings (SLK)
1. Andries Gous (wk)
2. Kamil Pooran
3. Ackeem Auguste
4. Jewel Andrew
5. Charith Asalanka
6. Matthew Forde
7. Roston Chase (c)
8. Shadley van Schalkwyk
9. McKenny Clarke
10. Joshua Bishop
11. Maheesh Theekshana
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (STKNP / SKNP)
1. Andre Fletcher (wk)
2. Johnson Charles
3. Kyle Mayers
4. Kevin Wickham
5. Dasun Shanaka
6. Jason Holder (c)
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Navin Bidaisee
9. Saurabh Netravalkar
10. Obed McCoy
11. Waqar Salamkheil
Match Summary
St Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted 155/8 in 20 overs.
Kamil Pooran (54 off 30) and Jewel Andrew (58 off 42) added 82 runs for the 3rd wicket after early losses, but Jason Holder (3/20) and Saurabh Netravalkar (3/32) restricted the lower order. Kings managed only 22 runs in the last 5 overs.
Patriots chased 156 in just 17.4 overs, finishing at 156/5. Andre Fletcher anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48 off 41 balls. Kyle Mayers provided early momentum with a quick 32.
This was Patriots’ first win of CPL 2026.
Match Highlights
Powerplay: Kings 57/2 | Patriots 59/2
Pooran-Andrew 82-run partnership stabilized Kings after early setbacks.
Holder dismissed both Asalanka and Andrew in the 16th over, breaking the back of the Kings’ innings.
Mayers smashed 32 off 16 balls in a 34-run stand with Fletcher.
Fletcher stayed till the end and guided the chase calmly.
Wanindu Hasaranga hit the winning six off Matthew Forde.
Top Performers
Andre Fletcher (St Kitts & Nevis Patriots)
Player of the Match
Score: 48* (41 balls)
Impact: Anchored the entire chase from start to finish.
Stayed not out while batting through the full innings (faced the first ball and was there when the winning runs were scored).
Scored a composed 48 with just 3 fours and 1 six, keeping the required rate under control on a modest target of 156.
Also contributed with 2 catches behind the stumps.
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Points Table Impact
(After SLK vs STKNP – 5th Match, 12 August 2026)
Updated Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.267 |
| 2 | Barbados Tridents (BT) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.250 |
| 3 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (STKNP) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.043 |
| 4 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.075 |
| 5 | Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.450 |
| 6 | Jamaica Kingsmen (JAK) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.150 |
| 7 | Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
- St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
- Secured their first win of the season.
- Moved up to 3rd place (level on points with TKR, BT, ABF and SLK).
- Significantly improved their NRR from -1.267 to -0.043.
- Saint Lucia Kings
- Suffered their first defeat of the tournament.
- Dropped to 5th place.
- NRR fell to -0.450.
Both teams now sit on 2 points from 2 matches, with the table remaining tightly contested at the top.
