The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 playoffs are on their way. In the Eliminator round, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) will face off against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF).
Knight Riders, as the top contenders, are on the quest to clinch their fifth championship title. Emerging stars like Falcons aim to deliver their best performance in their first-ever playoff and advance into the next stages to lift their maiden CPL trophy under Imad Wasim’s captaincy.
However, the Eliminator round leaves no space for error as both teams face a must-win situation. Any mistake will immediately lead to elimination for the losing side. Meanwhile, the winning side needs to overcome another challenge in Qualifier 2, where they will face off against the loser of Qualifier 1 before reaching the final.
Let’s predict how both teams can make use of their best chance to make an impact in the CPL 13 playoffs. It’s time to analyze the head-to-head records, performances in the last 5 matches, reports related to weather and pitch conditions, and the best probable playing XI.
TKR vs ABF CPL 2025 Eliminator Match Details
- Date: September 16 (Local Zone) / September 17 (IST)
- Day: Tuesday (Local Zone) / Wednesday (IST)
- Timings: 08 pm LOCAL / 05:30 am IST
- Venue: Providence Stadium in Guyana
- Maximum Seating Capacity in Stadium: Upto 20,000
- Live Streaming:
- Viewers in India: FanCode
- Viewers in Caribbean Islands: CCN TV (in Grenada), E-Networks (in Guyana), WinnersTV (in St Lucia), and TV6 (in Trinidad & Tobago)
What’s Next for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in CPL 2025?
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons aim for the highly coveted title after narrowly securing a playoff spot with a 4-wicket win against Guyana Amazon Warriors in their last league stage game on September 10.
Thanks to the fortune-changing sponsorship of Crickex, which saved the Falcons from the brink of elimination, thereby sealing a berth in the CPL playoffs for the first time.
In the last edition of CPL in 2024, Crickex sponsored the defending champions, Saint Lucia Kings. Ultimately, the Faf du Plessis-led side won their maiden CPL trophy.
Likewise, the collaboration between the Falcons and Crickex is believed to aim at setting new benchmarks in the league’s history, not just by targeting a playoff spot but by claiming the highly prestigious CPL crown.
Head-to-Head Records of TKR vs ABF in CPL: In 2024 and 2025
| Information | Trinbago Knight Riders | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons |
| Matches Played | 4 | 4 |
| Won | 1 | 3 |
| Highest Total | 170 in CPL 2024 | 176 in CPL 2024 |
| Lowest Total | 134 in CPL 2024 | 135 in CPL 2024 |
| Won Batting First | 0 | 2 |
| Won Batting Second | 1 | 1 |
TKR vs ABF Head-to-Head in CPL 2025
In the 7th match of the CPL 2025, Trinbago Knight Riders faced an 8-run loss against the home side Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Till then, the Falcons maintained their unbeaten streak against the four-time champions.
However, in the reverse fixture, the Knight Riders made a remarkable comeback at home and dominated the Falcons by chasing the 147-run target and pulled off a tremendous victory by 8 wickets at Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.
Rankings in CPL 2025 Points Table: TKR and ABF
The rankings of the Trinbago Knight Riders and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ CPL 2025 points table reveal how these two secured a spot in the CPL 2025 playoffs after a stunning performance in the league stages:
| Team | Rankings in Points Table | Matches Won | No Result | Points | Net-Run-Rate |
| Trinbago Knight Riders | 3rd | 6 wins (out of 10 matches) | 0 | 12 Points | +0.018 |
| Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 4th | 5 wins (out of 10 matches) | 1 | 11 Points | -0.757 |
Performance Comparison of TKR and ABF in the Last 5 Matches of CPL 2025
Here is how the Trinbago Knight Riders and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons performed in their last five matches of CPL 2025 against their opponent teams:
Trinbago Knight Riders: 2 Wins and 3 Losses
| Opponent Team | Match Outcome |
| Barbados Royals | Lost by 7 Wickets |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | Lost by 3 Wickets |
| Saint Lucia Kings | Lost by 7 Wickets |
| St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | Won by 12 Runs |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | Won by 6 Wickets |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: 3 Wins and 2 Losses
| Opponent Team | Match Outcome |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | Won by 4 Wickets |
| Barbados Royals | Won by 4 Wickets |
| Saint Lucia Kings | Lost by 6 Wickets |
| Trinbago Knight Riders | Lost by 8 Wickets |
| St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | Won by 7 Wickets |
Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, and Toss Factor for CPL 2025 Eliminator
- Weather Forecast: The CPL 2025 eliminator match will be played under breezy conditions with temperatures ranging between 27 °C and 29 °C. With no chances of rain, fans can enjoy a complete 20-over contest without any interruptions.
- Pitch Report: While the dry nature of the pitch at Providence Stadium offers some assistance to spinners, batters can easily accumulate runs under the lights with the dew factor playing a major role in evening matches.
- Toss Factor: The toss winning captain of the TKR vs ABF match should prefer batting first and aim to accumulate a total between 170 and 180, which becomes challenging to chase at this venue.
Predicting The Strongest Playing XI for TKR vs ABF CPL 2025 Eliminator
While Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are expected to maintain their same playing XI combination, Trinbago Knight Riders might implement a few changes:
TKR Expected Playing XI in CPL 2025 Eliminator:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Colin Munro | Batter |
| 2. | Alex Hales | Batter |
| 3. | Darren Bravo | Pace Bowling All-Rounder |
| 4. | Keacy Carty | Pace Bowling All-Rounder |
| 5. | Nicholas Pooran (Captain) | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 6. | Kieron Pollard | Pace Bowling All-Rounder |
| 7. | Andre Russell | Pace Bowling All-Rounder |
| 8. | Sunil Narine | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 9. | Akeal Hosein | Spin Bowler |
| 10. | Usman Tariq | Spin Bowler |
| 11. | Mohammad Amir | Fast Bowler |
ABF Expected Playing XI in CPL 2025 Eliminator:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Amir Jangoo | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 2. | Andries Gous | Batter |
| 3. | Karima Gore | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 4. | Kevin Wickham | Batter |
| 5. | Shakib Al Hasan | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 6. | Imad Wasim (Captain) | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 7. | Fabian Allen | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 8. | Shamar Springer | Pace Bowler |
| 9. | Usama Mir | Spin Bowler |
| 10. | Jayden Seales | Pace Bowler |
| 11. | Salman Irshad | Pace Bowler |
CPL 2025 Eliminator Winner Prediction: TKR or ABF?
After carefully evaluating the head-to-head records and performance in the last five matches, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are likely to win the CPL 2025 eliminator round.
But Nicholas Pooran’s leadership skills in different T20 leagues and the success rate of the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL playoffs might pose challenges to the Falcons.
Overall, the team that maintains a strong core of batting and spin bowling attack is certain to win the forthcoming clash.