Trinbago Knight Riders' quest to strike form to stay alive
| Date | September 17, 2025 |
| Time | 5:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2025 |
Betting Odds
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the playoffs of the Caribbean Premier League 2025. The Trinbago Knight Riders will look to overcome their recent dip in form as they face the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Eliminator. The Knight Riders lost against the Barbados Royals in their last league game and need to get their act together. They have depth in both departments and shall start this game with higher odds. The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have built momentum with their win against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the last game. However, the odds are against them in this contest given the star power the Knight Riders have. The loser will have to pack their bags, and we expect a thrilling contest in this game.
Trinbago Knight Riders Preview
Nicholas Pooran’s team started as the favorites on cricket betting sites, but they haven’t been as consistent as they would have liked. The team will be under pressure, having lost the last three games. They went down by 7 wickets in their last league game against the Barbados Royals. Pooran likes leading from the front, and he will look to deliver a strong performance in this game and take his side to the 2nd Qualifier.
Colin Munro has made 373 runs this year, and the team expects him to deliver an electrifying start with Alex Hales. Nicholas Pooran adds an X-factor to this batting lineup, and he will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Joshua Da Silva and Keacy Carty. The team has good finishers and expects quick runs in this game from Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine.
The bowling attack hasn’t delivered to its true potential this season. Saurabh Netravalkar and Akeal Hosein must strike early in this game to put the Falcons’ batters under pressure. Sunil Narine and Andre Russell have much experience, and the team expects a good spell from them in the middle overs. Usman Tariq and Kieron Pollard add to the team’s bowling options, and they must deliver the goods.
Expected Starting XI for Trinbago Knight Riders
Nicholas Pooran (c), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Keacy Carty, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Saurabh Netravalkar
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Preview
Imad Wasim’s team finished 4th on the points table. It was a good show from the side in the last leg of the league games, where they won back-to-back matches. They defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the last game by 4 wickets. However, they will start this game behind in cricket betting apps. Wasim expects a strong show from his players in this game to reach the 2nd Qualifier.
Amir Jangoo batted well in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Andries Gous. The middle order has struggled this season, and they need Kevin Wickham, Karima Gore, and Shakib Al Hasan to do well. Imad Wasim, Shamar Springer, and Fabian Allen will look to do well in the lower middle order and take on the Knight Riders’ strong bowling attack.
Their bowling attack had an excellent outing in the last game. The team expects early wickets from Jayden Sales and Imad Wasim as the Knight Riders have a lot of firepower in their batting. Usama Mir and Shaki al Hasan must do well in the middle overs and keep the scoring under check. The side will also need good spells from Fabian Allen and Salman Irshad.
Expected Starting XI for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Imad Wasim (c), Amir Jangoo (wk), Andries Gous, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Usama Mir, Jayden Seales, Salman Irshad
TOSS: To Bowl First
In the last 10 games, the side chasing the score has won six times. The wicket has something for the bowlers at the start, but the batting conditions become easy as the game progresses. The team winning the toss in this game won’t hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We may have rain during this game. While the flat surface has allowed batsmen to score runs, the overcast skies will aid the bowlers in this game. Batsmen must approach this wicket with caution under these weather conditions, and the side batting first will need 180 runs on this track to defend it successfully.
OUR PREDICTION
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have punched above their weight in this tournament, but the team faces a formidable challenge against the Trinbago Knight Riders. They will need a strong show from the batting lineup, especially the middle order, to win this game. The Trinbago Knight Riders have a good record at this venue and firepower in the batting department. It will be a close contest, but the Knight Riders have a slight edge.
Our prediction is for Trinbago Knight Riders to win
