Saint Lucia Kings face Barbados Royals at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (15,000 capacity) in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on August 25, 2026, with first ball at 7:00 PM AST (UTC-4) in CPL 2026 Match 12. The Caribbean Premier League returns for its 12th season across six island venues, running from August 15 to September 22, 2026.

The Kings and Royals represent two of the CPL’s more professionally structured franchises, with Saint Lucia and Barbados both bringing strong local support. This is a match between teams with genuine title ambitions, and the result could have significant implications for the group standings.

The Saint Lucia Kings combine experienced international stars with raw Caribbean talent. Faf du Plessis brings veteran leadership and big-match temperament, while Alzarri Joseph is one of the fastest bowlers in T20 cricket. Mark Deyal has emerged as a fan favourite with his ability to clear boundaries at will.

The Barbados Royals are owned by the Rajasthan Royals franchise group, bringing IPL-level analytics and player development to the Caribbean. Quinton de Kock provides world-class batting at the top, Jason Holder contributes all-round excellence, and Kyle Mayers adds explosive power with bat and seam bowling.

A 7:00 PM AST first ball translates to 4:30 AM IST (next day) in India, midnight BST (next day) in London, 9:00 AM AEST (next day) in Sydney, and 7:00 PM EDT on the US East Coast. For the latest local time conversion, check Gros Islet time and Saint Lucia time.

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet is named after Saint Lucia’s most celebrated cricketer and West Indies World T20 captain. The 15,000-capacity ground sits on the northern tip of Saint Lucia with ocean views and a passionate local crowd that makes it one of the livelier CPL venues.