The 22nd T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Barbados Royals (BR) and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 6 September 2025. This is an important match of this six-team T20 league.
The match will start at 4:30 am IST (local time 7:00 PM AST, September 5). ABF are third in the points table, while BR are sixth. ABF’s form has been up and down, while BR are looking for a win.
The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode in India
BR vs ABF 2025: Head to Head
BR has a 2-1 lead over ABF in the last 3 matches. On 11 September 2024, BR defeated ABF by 10 runs (DLS method), and on 1 September 2024, won by 9 wickets.
ABF defeated BR once in 2024 by 8 wickets. This is the second time the two teams will face each other this season.
Barbados Royals and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Team Status
Barbados Royals: BR have won 0 out of 5 matches, lost 4 and 1 had a no result, with which they are sixth in the points table (NRR -0.547). Rovman Powell (153 runs in 4 matches, 38.25 average) and Quinton de Kock (90+ runs in 4 matches) have contributed to their batting.
Ramon Simmonds (6 wickets in 4 matches) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are the mainstays in the bowling. BR suffered a 4-wicket loss to Guyana Amazon Warriors in their last match, where Powell scored 50 runs.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: ABF have won 3 out of 8 matches, lost 4 and had a no result in 1, placing them third in the points table (NRR -1.075). Karima Gore (218 runs in 8 matches, 27.25 average) and Jewel Andrew (156 runs in 8 matches) have impressed in their batting.
The bowling is led by Obed McCoy (8 wickets in 6 overs), Jayden Seales (6 wickets in 8 overs), and Shakib Al Hasan (5 wickets in 8 overs). ABF lost to Saint Lucia Kings by 6 wickets in their previous match where Amir Jangoo scored 56 runs.
Barbados Royals (BR) Probable Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Brandon King
- Kofi James
- Rovman Powell(C)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Read Young
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Ramon Simmonds
- Jomel Warrican
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) Probable Playing XI
- Jewel Andrew (WK)
- Amir Jangoo
- Karima Gore
- Imad Wasim (C)
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Justin Greaves
- Fabian Allen
- Shamar Springer
- Obed McCoy
- Jayden Seales
- Naveen-ul-Haq
BR vs ABF Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval is fast and bouncy, with an average score of 155 runs in the first innings and 133 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help. Chasing teams have won 55% of the matches.
Bridgetown on 5 September 2025 Temperature 26-28°C, Cloudy, Chance of rain 10-15%. Full match is expected.
BR vs ABF Match Prediction
Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Match Prediction: BR have the potential in batting with Rovman Powell and Quinton de Kock, but their consistent losses (4 losses, 1 No Result) and poor NRR (-0.547) show their weakness. Ramon Simmonds (6 wickets) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are the strengths in bowling.
ABF’s strengths are Karima Gore (218 runs) and Jewel Andrew (156 runs) in batting, and Obed McCoy (8 wickets) and Shakib Al Hasan in bowling. ABF’s NRR (-1.075) is weak, but their recent wins (3/8) and competitive record (1-2) against BR in head-to-head give them an edge. Some analysts have considered ABF as a contender for victory.
Based on the statistics, ABF’s win probability is 56% and BR’s is 44%. If ABF bats first and scores 170+, their chances of winning will increase.
BR needs a big innings from Powell or de Kock and an early wicket from Mujeeb to win. It will be a close contest, but ABF has the upper hand.
