The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 Eliminator T20 match will be played between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) on 17 September 2025 at Providence Stadium, Guyana.
This is the playoff match of this six-team T20 league, where the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament.
The match will start at 5:30 AM IST (local time 8:00 PM AST, September 16). TKR finished second in the league stage, while ABF finished third.
Both teams will want a win to qualify for the qualifiers. The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
TKR vs ABF 2025: Head to Head
ABF have a 3-1 lead over TKR in the last 4 matches. ABF have beaten TKR twice this season: by 8 runs on August 20 (ABF 167/6, TKR 159/6) and in another match.
On August 27, TKR beat ABF by 8 wickets (ABF 146/7, TKR 152/2).
ABF have a strong record against TKR. This will be the first time the two teams will face each other in the playoffs.
CPL 2025: Trinbago Knight Riders and Antigua vs Barbuda Falcons Team Status
Trinbago Knight Riders: TKR put up a strong performance in 10 matches in the league stage, finishing second in the points table.
Their batting has been impressive with Colin Munro (373 runs in 10 matches), Kieron Pollard (327 runs) and Nicholas Pooran (285 runs).
The bowling has been dominated by Usman Tariq (13 wickets in 7 matches), Akeal Hosein (11 wickets) and Mohammad Amir (11 wickets). TKR have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: ABF performed well in the league stage, finishing third in the points table. Their batting is strong with Jewel Andrew and Rahkeem Cornwall.
The bowling has strength with Obed McCoy, Naveen ul Haq and Shakib Al Hasan. ABF have a 3-1 record against TKR but overall form has been mixed.
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
- Ali Khan
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) Probable Playing XI
- Jewel Andrew (WK)
- Amir Jangoo
- Andries Gous
- Kevin Wickham
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Fabian Allen
- Imad Wasim (C)
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Odean Smith
- Obed McCoy
- Naveen ul Haq
TKR vs ABF Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Providence Stadium is balanced, with an average score of 151 runs in the first innings and 134 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help. Batsmen can score runs in the early overs. Chasing teams have won the match.
Temperature in Guyana on 16 September 2025 28-32°C, partly cloudy, 10-15 km/hr wind, and 20% chance of rain. Full match is expected.
CPL 2025: TKR vs ABF Match Prediction
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Match Prediction: TKR have the strength of Colin Munro (373 runs), Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran in form in batting, and Usman Tariq (13 wickets), Akeal Hosein and Mohammad Amir in bowling. Their league form (4 wins in last 5) will boost confidence.
ABF’s batting is dominated by Rahkeem Cornwall and Fabian Allen, and bowling by Obed McCoy (4 wickets against TKR) and Shakib Al Hasan. Their head-to-head record (3-1) is challenging, but TKR’s overall strength is better.
TKR’s playoff experience and strong batting give them an edge. Some analysts have put TKR as a 65% favourite.
Based on the statistics, TKR’s chances of winning are 65% and ABF’s are 35%. If TKR bats first and scores 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
ABF need a big innings from Cornwall and early wickets from McCoy to win. It will be a close contest, but TKR has the upper hand.
