Published on: Sep 11, 2025 4:30 am IST | Updated on: Sep 9, 2025 5:20 pm IST
The St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots have kept their playoff hopes alive with a scintillating win over Guyana Amazon Warriors by 5 runs. They will now play their final game of the season against the bottom-placed Barbados Royals, who are already out of the playoff race. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 27th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025, BR vs SNP at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Barbados Royals and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots will be up against each other in a match that is more than just a dead rubber for the Patriots. Royals are already out of the playoff race, but the Patriots, with a win in this competition, can still qualify for the playoffs if other results go their way. Therefore, the win probability will be in favor of the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 27th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025, BR vs SNP.
SNP: 59% win chance BR: 41% win chance
Brandon Kings is the leading run-getter this season for Barbados Royals. The opener has amassed 233 runs from 6 innings so far.
The Spiceman is leading the batting charts for SNP this season so far, as he is just 3 runs short of 300 runs. The opener has 2 fifties to his name from 9 innings.
Fresh off a match-winning 85 in the last game off 62 deliveries, Rizwan will be a key batter for SNP yet again.
The St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots skipper Jason Holder is also their second-highest run-getter this season with 214 runs from 9 innings with 63 being his highest score.
Check out our prediction for the BR vs SNP, The Caribbean Premier League 2025, Match 27.
With their playoff hopes officially dashed, the Barbados Royals enter Match 27 of the Caribbean Premier League with nothing to lose and everything to prove. Their campaign has been riddled with inconsistency, but a recent win over the table-topping St Lucia Kings showed they still have the firepower to disrupt the standings. Now, facing the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, the Royals have a chance to play with freedom, unburdened by qualification pressure.
This fixture offers a perfect stage for fringe players to shine and for senior pros like Rovman Powell and Brandon King to salvage pride. With the bat, King’s elegance and Powell’s aggression remain key, while Daniel Sams and Ramon Simmonds will look to exploit any vulnerabilities in SNP’s lineup. The Patriots, meanwhile, are clinging to slim playoff hopes and can’t afford a slip-up.
Historically, the Royals have dominated this matchup, winning four of the last five encounters. That psychological edge, combined with a fearless mindset, could make them dangerous spoilers. Expect a spirited performance from a side with nothing to lose, and perhaps, something to gain in redemption.
The St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots enter Match 27 of CPL 2025 with their season hanging by a thread. After a thrilling five-run win over the Guyana Amazon Warriors, the Patriots have reignited faint hopes of playoff qualification. But the equation is simple now: win their final league game against the already-eliminated Barbados Royals, and hope other results fall in their favor.
Their recent victory was powered by a masterclass from Mohammad Rizwan, who anchored the innings with a sublime 85 off 62 balls, and a nerveless final over from Naseem Shah, who defended 11 runs with ice in his veins. That win snapped a three-match losing streak and injected belief into a side that had been struggling for rhythm.
Against the Royals, the Patriots must bring their A-game. Rizwan’s form will be crucial, while bowlers like Salamkheil, Naseem, and Drakes need to maintain their discipline. The Royals, playing for pride, could be unpredictable, making this a potential banana peel for the Patriots. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 21 BR won: 11 SNP won: 10 No Result: 0
Historically in CPL, it’s the Barbados Royals who edge out in a head-to-head contest between the two sides. In the 21 encounters played between these two teams, the Royals have 11 wins, whereas the Patriots have won the remaining 10. This is a tussle worth watching in CPL.
How will the two teams, i.e., the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots and Barbados Royals, fare in the 27th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025? Let’s take a look.
Andre Fletcher, Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder (c), Leniko Boucher, Navian Bidaisee, Ashmead Nedd, Dominic Drakes, Naseem Shah, Waqar Salamkheil
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 27th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 between St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots and Barbados Royals at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados:
At Kensington Oval, captains may lean toward batting first. The pitch has offered true bounce and consistent pace, making it ideal for setting a target. With rain looming and DLS a possibility, scoreboard pressure could be decisive. Expect the toss winner to opt for batting to control the game early.
The online live streaming of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 match between the Barbados Royals and St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots will take place live on the FanCode App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network channels.
The Royals’ season in a nutshell has been inconsistent. They are already eliminated from the playoff race and have nowhere to hide. Meanwhile, the Patriots have been better than the Royals, but their season, too, has been full of inconsistency; however, they have kept their playoff hopes alive. With a lot at stake for SNP, expect them to have a great game and emerge as victors. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, St. Kitts and Nevis patriots, are expected to win the Caribbean Premier League 2025 Match 27, BR vs SNP.