The final T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, on September 22, 2025.
This is the deciding match of this six-team T20 league, where the winning team will be crowned champion.
The match will begin at 5:30 AM IST (8:00 PM AST, September 21).
GAW reached the final by defeating Saint Lucia Kings by 14 runs in Qualifier 1, while TKR reached the final by defeating Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 9 wickets in the Eliminator and SLK by 56 runs in Qualifier 2.
Both teams will be looking to win the title. The live broadcast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
GAW vs TKR 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 meetings, GAW has a 5-5 lead over TKR. This season saw two matches: on August 9th, TKR defeated GAW by 4 wickets, and on September 3rd, GAW defeated TKR by 8 runs.
In the 2024 final, TKR won the title by defeating GAW by 7 wickets. Both teams have a tied record. This will be the first time the two teams have faced each other in the final.
Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders Team Status
Guyana Amazon Warriors: GAW defeated SLK by 14 runs in Qualifier 1 (GAW 157, SLK 143), advancing to the final. Their batting was impressive with Shai Hope (479 runs in 11 matches).
The bowling attack was led by Imran Tahir (20 wickets in 11 matches) and Gudakesh Motie (18 wickets). GAW has won three of its last five matches.
Trinbago Knight Riders: TKR defeated SLK by 56 runs in Qualifier 2 (TKR 194/4, SLK 138/8), advancing to the final. Their batting was supported by Nicholas Pooran (425 runs in 12 matches) and Colin Munro (393 runs).
Usman Tariq (19 wickets in 9 matches) and Mohammad Amir are the strengths of the bowling. TKR have won three of their last five matches.
Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Probable Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Shai Hope
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Moeen Ali
- Romario Shepherd
- Keemo Paul
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Gudakesh Moti
- Imran Tahir
- Shamar Joseph
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) Probable Playing XI
1.Alex Hales
- Colin Munro
- Nicholas Pooran(WK/C)
- Keacy Carty
- Kieron Pollard
- Andrew Russell
- Sunil Narine
- Akeal Hosein
- Yannic Cariah
- Mohammad Aamir
- Usman Tariq
GAW vs TKR Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Providence Stadium is balanced, with an average first-innings score of 151 and a second-innings score of 135. Fast and spin bowlers receive moderate assistance. Batsmen can score runs in the early overs. Chasing teams have won matches.
September 21, 2025 in Guyana: Temperature 28-32°C, partly cloudy, 10-15 km/h winds, and a 20% chance of rain. A full match is expected.
GAW vs TKR Match Prediction
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders Match Prediction: GAW boasts the form of Shai Hope (479 runs) and Shimron Hetmyer in batting, and the strength of Imran Tahir (20 wickets) and Gudakesh Motie in bowling. Their Qualifier 1 win (14 runs against SLK) and home ground will boost their confidence.
TKR’s batting is dominated by Nicholas Pooran (425 runs) and Colin Munro, and their bowling by Usman Tariq (19 wickets) and Sunil Narine. Their 56-run win in Qualifier 2 is challenging.
The head-to-head record is tied (5-5). Some analysts have rated GAW as a 55% favorite.
Based on the statistics, GAW has a 55% chance of winning, while TKR has a 45% chance. If GAW bats first and scores 160+, their chances will increase.
TKR need a big innings from Pooran and early wickets from Tariq to win. It will be a close contest, but GAW has the upper hand.
