Match Details

•  Match: Barbados Royals vs St Lucia Kings
• Date: August 25, 2025
  
• Time:  4:30 AM IST (India)
  
• Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St. Lucia West Indies

Key Players

Saint Lucia Kings (SLK)

• Johnson Charles—The explosive opener has the ability to take the game away from the opposition in the powerplay if he gets going. His aggressive intent will be fundamental in going after the Royals' pace attack.
• David Wiese (C)—As captain and finisher and Knight when needed, with his big-hitting and death bowling it would not be as he has the ability
  to finish matches in any situation, it makes him an important match winner.
• Alzarri Joseph—The strike pacer in the Kings' line-up, with this raw pace and bounce, Joseph can capitalize on any early mistakes by the Royals' top order; he will look to claim a big wicket in the powerplay.
• Tabraiz Shamsi—A world-class wrist spinner who is able to come into his own in the middle overs, Shamsi is an experienced spinner who is used to breaking partnerships in the middle.

Barbados Royals (BR)

• Quinton de Kock (WK) – A proven T20 match winner, his characteristically aggressive power-hitting and experience will be extremely valuable in either creating a target or setting a target in a chase.
• Rovman Powell (C)—The skipper has a clear talent for six-hitting and potentially winning the game on his own in the final overs.
• Sherfane Rutherford – A destructive batsman who can turn a match on his own, Rutherford provides firepower to the middle order, which makes him a unique player in T20 leagues.
• Mujeeb ur Rahman – A mystery spinner, Mujeeb's variations could be key with the Kings being aggressive batters.

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Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals – Squads

Saint Lucia Kings (SLK):
Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert (WK), Akeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim David, David Wiese (C), Sadrack Descartes, Matthew Ford, Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Tabraiz Shamsi

Barbados Royals (BR):
Quinton de Kock (WK), Brandon King, Shaqkere Parris, Rovman Powell (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kadeem Alleyne, Read Young, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Jomel Warrican, Ramon Simmonds