The third T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) and Barbados Royals (BR) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on August 18, 2025.
Match Starts On Aug 16th at 11:00 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL and in India it will be on Aug 17th at 04:30 AM
ABF will look to start strongly on their home ground, while BR will try to forget the defeat of last season and make a fresh start.
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Fancode app in India.
ABF vs BR 2025: Head to Head
BR has a 2-0 lead over ABF in the last 10 matches.
BR won the last two matches (by 10 runs on 11 September 2024 and by 9 wickets on 1 September 2024).
ABF has a chance to settle the score on home ground this time.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals Team Status
ABF has not played any match yet this season. Their batting is led by Imad Wasim and Shakib Al Hasan, who are known for their all-round performance.
Naveen-ul-Haq and Obed McCoy (12 wickets in 10 matches last season) will play an important role in bowling. ABF won two of their last five matches last season.
BR has not played any match yet this season. Their batting mainstays are Quinton de Kock and Rovman Powell (245 runs in 10 matches last season, 24.5 average).
The bowling attack of Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Azmatullah Omarzai (8 wickets last season) can be dangerous. BR managed one win in their last five matches last season.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) Probable Playing XI
- Jewel Andrew (Wicketkeeper)
- Amir Jangoo
- Bevon Jacobs
- Imad Wasim (C)
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Fabian Allen
- Justin Greaves
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Obed McCoy
- Shamar Springer
Barbados Royals (BR) Probable Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper)
- Brandon King
- Rovman Powell(C)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shaqkere Parris
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Read Young
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Jomel Warrican
- Ramon Simmonds
ABF vs BR Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is balanced, average score 145 runs in the first innings, 122 runs in the second. Average help to fast bowlers and spinners, opportunity for batsmen to score runs.
Also partly cloudy in Antigua on August 17, temperature 26-28°C, chance of rain 10%, wind 15-20 kmph. Less rain interruption.
ABF vs BR 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction
Focus on these players while making a Dream11 team.
- Captain: Imad Wasim or Quinton de Kock. Vice-Captain: Shakib Al Hasan or Rovman Powell. Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Jewel Andrew
- Batsmen: Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Amir Jangoo
- All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Shakib Al Hasan, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Obed McCoy
ABF vs BR Match Prediction
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals Prediction: ABF’s all-round strength and home ground advantage give them strength.
The presence of Imad Wasim and Shakib Al Hasan makes their team balanced.
Quinton de Kock and Rovman Powell can be dangerous in BR’s batting, but their bowling was weak last season.
Based on the statistics, ABF’s chances of winning are 55% and BR’s are 45%. If ABF bat first and score 150+, the chances of winning will increase.
BR can make the game close by taking early wickets. Close contest likely.
