Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 14th Match, CPL 2025

Trinbago Knight Riders' quest to build on the momentum    

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Nicholas Pooran has odds of 3.45 to be TKR’s best batsman 
• Jewel Andrew has odds of 3.95 to be ABF's best batsman 
• Mohammad Amir has odds of 3.85 to be TKR’s best bowler 
• Obed McCoy has odds of 4.10 to be ABF's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is midseason in the Caribbean Premier League 2025, and all teams are fighting hard to improve their position on the points table. The Trinbago Knight Riders will be up against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 14th game. The Trinbago Knight Riders won the last game against the Saint Lucia Kings, and they have improved their odds for this game. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeated the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the last game and will look to build on the momentum. They defeated the Knight Riders earlier in the season and shall draw inspiration from that victory. Both teams look confident, and we expect a close contest.  

Trinbago Knight Riders Preview      

Nicholas Pooran’s team defeated the Saint Lucia Kings in the last game by 18 runs. They performed well with the bat and successfully defended the score. The side that started as the favorites on most cricket betting sites hasn’t dominated as they would have liked. They have a poor record against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, and Pooran would like to turn around the record with a strong show.  

Colin Munro has made 207 runs in three games, and he must deliver a good start in this game with Alex Hales. Nicholas Pooran is the main batter in this lineup, and he must add runs in the middle order with Keacy Carty and Kieron Pollard. The side has a lot of firepower in the lower middle order and expects fireworks from Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, and Sunil Narine.     

The bowling attack hasn’t been at its best so far. The team expects early strikes from Mohammad Amir and Akeal Hosein to put themselves in a strong position. Sunil Narine and Andre Russell must put the brakes on the scoring rate in the middle overs. Usman Tariq and McKenny Clarke add to the team’s bowling options.  

Expected Starting XI for Trinbago Knight Riders     

Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Keacy Carty, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Mohammad Amir, Usman Tariq, McKenny Clarke 

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Preview      

Imad Wasim’s team sits at the top of the points table after their 7-wicket win against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. They have won their last three games against the Trinbago Knight Riders and aim to build on this record, but they still face a disadvantage in cricket betting apps. Wasim must get the best out of his players to win this game.   

Jewel Andrew has batted well, and the team expects a strong show from him and Rahkeem Cornwall at the top. Karima Gore has looked consistent this season, and he must build partnerships in the middle order with Shakib al Hasan and Andries Gous. Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, and Obed McCoy must take on the bowlers in the lower middle order and add quick runs.  

Their bowling attack must deliver the goods in this game, as the Trinbago Knight Riders have a lot of batting firepower. Imad Wasim and Jayden Seales must strike early in the game and put the team in a strong position. Salman Irshad and Obed McCoy will look to do well in the middle overs. Shakib Al Hasan and Usama Mir will look to deliver in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons         

Imad Wasim (c), Jewel Andrew, Rahkeem Cornwall, Karima Gore, Andries Gous (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Obed McCoy, Jayden Seales, Salman Irshad, Usama Mir 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

In the last 10 games, the side chasing the score has won seven times. The wicket is great to bat on, and it allows teams to chase big scores on this surface. The team winning the toss would look to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a small total.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The skies over Trinidad are expected to be overcast, and we may see rain during the game. It will be a good batting track where batsmen can freely play their strokes. The side batting first would be delighted to reach 180 runs in this game.  

OUR PREDICTION      

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons sit at the top of the points table and have a good record against the Trinbago Knight Riders. However, the team lacks firepower in the batting lineup and shall look to get the best out of its players. The Trinbago Knight Riders have a good record at this venue and a strong batting lineup. It gives them an edge in this contest.  

Our prediction is for Trinbago Knight Riders to win