The 20th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on 4 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 3). TKR are at the top of the points table, while SLK are at the second spot.
Both teams are in great form, but TKR’s recent winning streak and home ground puts them in a strong position. The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
TKR vs SLK 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, TKR and SLK have a 5-5 record. In 2024, TKR defeated SLK by 4 wickets (SLK 142/7, TKR 143/6), while SLK defeated TKR by 54 runs in 2023.
This season, both the teams will face each other for the first time. TKR’s recent form and SLK’s consistent wins make this match exciting.
Trinbago Knight Riders and Saint Lucia Kings Team Status
Trinbago Knight Riders: TKR have won 6 out of 7 matches and lost 1, with which they are at the top of the points table (NRR +0.748). Their batting line-up of Colin Munro (352 runs in 7 matches, 50.29 average, 175+ strike rate) and Kieron Pollard (223 runs in 7 matches, 44.60 average) have been in great form.
In bowling, Mohammad Amir (11 wickets in 7 matches), Usman Tariq (9 wickets in 4 matches), and Akeal Hosein (8 wickets in 7 matches) have impressed. TKR defeated St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in their previous match (19th), with Munro and Amir playing key roles. According to recent reports, a former MI batsman (potentially Pollard) created a stir in CPL 2025 by hitting 7 sixes in 8 balls.
Saint Lucia Kings: SLK have won 4 out of 7 matches, lost 1 and had 2 no results, with which they are second in the points table (NRR +0.628). Tim Seifert (277 runs in 7 seasons, 39.57 average, 150+ strike rate) and Johnson Charles (150+ runs in 7 seasons) have impressed in batting.
David Wiese (10 wickets in 7 seasons) and Tabraiz Shamsi (8 wickets in 7 seasons) have performed brilliantly in bowling. SLK defeated Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in their last match (18th), in which both their batting and bowling dominated.
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
- Terrence Hinds
Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) Probable Playing XI
- Johnson Charles
- Ackeem Auguste
- Tim Seifert(WK)
- Roston Chase
- Tim David
- Aaron Jones
- David Wiese(C)
- Matthew Ford
- Khary Pierre
- Alzarri Joseph
- Tabraiz Shamsi
TKR vs SLK Match Weather and Pitch Report
Brian Lara Stadium The pitch is fast and bouncy, which favors fast bowlers. The average score in the first innings is 153 runs and in the second 136 runs. Spin bowlers get average assistance, but batsmen can score runs in the early overs.
Chasing teams have won 60% of the matches this season, so winning the toss and bowling first may be a better strategy.
The temperature in Tarouba on 3 September 2025 will be 28-30°C, partly cloudy and 10-15% chance of rain. Light rain interruptions are possible, but a full match is expected.
TKR vs SLK Match Prediction
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings match prediction: The explosive form of Colin Munro (352 runs) and Kieron Pollard (223 runs) in TKR’s batting, as well as the bowling of Mohammad Amir (11 wickets) and Usman Tariq (9 wickets), puts them in a strong position. The home ground and recent winning streak (5 consecutive wins) gives them a psychological edge.
SLK have the potential of Tim Seifert (277 runs) and Johnson Charles in their batting, and the bowling of David Wiese (10 wickets) and Tabraiz Shamsi is their strength. SLK’s NRR (+0.628) is close to TKR (+0.748), and their recent form (3 wins) makes them competitive. The head-to-head record is equal (5-5), but TKR’s current form and home support make them the favorites.
Based on the statistics, TKR have a 60% chance of winning and SLK have a 40% chance. If TKR bat first and score 170+, their chances of winning will increase further.
SLK will need a big innings from Tim Seifert and early wickets from David Wiese to win. This is likely to be a close and exciting contest.
