The 19th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) on 1 September 2025 at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. This is an important match of this six-team T20 league.
The match will start at 8:30 PM IST (11:00 AM AST local time). TKR are at the top of the points table, while SKNP are at the fifth position.
TKR are in great form, while SKNP have suffered consecutive defeats in recent matches. The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
TKR vs SKNP 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, TKR have a 7-2 lead over SKNP. In the first encounter on 17 August 2025, TKR defeated SKNP by 12 runs (TKR 231/5, SKNP 219/7).
TKR also defeated SKNP twice in 2024: once by 44 runs and the other time by 6 wickets. TKR has dominated this fixture, and they are unbeaten 4-0 against SKNP since 2023.
Trinbago Knight Riders and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Team Status
Trinbago Knight Riders: TKR have won 5 and lost 1 out of 6 matches, with which they are at the top of the points table (NRR +0.776). Their batting line-up of Colin Munro (283 runs in 5 seasons, 56.60 average, 177.2 strike rate) and Nicholas Pooran (200+ runs in 5 seasons) are in great form.
In bowling, Usman Tariq (8 wickets in 3 seasons) and Mohammad Amir (8 wickets in 5 seasons) have impressed. TKR defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors by 6 wickets in their previous match, with Munro (67) and Amir (3 wickets) playing key roles.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: SKNP have won 2 and lost 5 out of 7 matches, with which they are fifth in the points table (NRR -0.117). Their batting has been contributed by Andre Fletcher (223 runs in 6 years, 37.17 average, 149.29 strike rate) and Jason Holder (200 runs in 6 years, 33.33 average).
Waqar Salamkheil (11 wickets in 6 years) and Jason Holder (8 wickets in 6 years) have been the main scorers in the bowling department. SKNP lost to Saint Lucia Kings by 7 wickets in their previous match.
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) Probable Playing XI
- Colin Munro
- Alex Hales
- Nicholas Pooran(C&WK)
- Kieron Pollard
- Keacy Carty
- Andrew Russell
- Sunil Narine
- Akeal Hosein
- Usman Tariq
- Mohammad Aamir
- Terrance Hinds
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP) Probable Playing XI
- Andre Fletcher
- Kyle Mayers
- Rilee Rossouw
- Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
- Jason Holder(C)
- Navin Bidaisee
- Abbas Afridi
- Ashmead Nedd
- Naseem Shah
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
TKR vs SKNP Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium is a flat track, which is favorable for the batsmen. The average score in the first innings is 152 runs and 135 runs in the second. Fast bowlers get help with bounce, while spinners get average assistance. Teams chasing have won 60% of the matches this season, so winning the toss and bowling first can be a better strategy.
As per the update at 2:00 pm on 1 September 2025 in Tarouba, the temperature is 15.9°C, the weather is clear, 78% cloudy, and there is little chance of rain with a wind speed of 3.3 km/hr. A full match is expected.
TKR vs SKNP Match Prediction
Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots match prediction: The explosive form of Colin Munro (283 runs) and Nicholas Pooran in TKR’s batting, as well as the bowling of Usman Tariq (8 wickets) and Mohammad Amir (8 wickets), puts them in a strong position. Home ground, recent wins (5/6 matches), and head-to-head record (7-2) give them a psychological edge.
SKNP has the potential of Andre Fletcher (223 runs) and Jason Holder (200 runs) in their batting, but their recent losses (4/5 matches) and negative NRR (-0.117 vs TKR’s +0.776) show their weakness. Waqar Salamkheil (11 wickets) is the backbone of their bowling.
Based on the statistics, TKR’s chances of winning are 67% and SKNP’s are 33%. If TKR bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase. SKNP will need a big innings from Andre Fletcher or Jason Holder and early wickets from Waqar Salamkheil to win. This is likely to be a one-sided contest, but SKNP’s all-rounders can turn the tables.
