The 16th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Barbados Royals (BR) at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on 30 August 2025. This is an important match of this six-team T20 league.
The match will start at 5:30 AM IST (local time 8:00 PM AST, August 29). TKR are third in the points table, while BR are sixth.
TKR are in great form, while BR have suffered consecutive defeats in recent matches. The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
TKR vs BR 2025: Head to Head
TKR have a 6-3 lead over BR in the last 10 matches. On 27th September 2024, TKR defeated BR by 30 runs (TKR 175/7, BR 145/9). Apart from this, TKR defeated BR by 2 wickets in another match in 2024.
However, BR defeated TKR by 9 wickets in the 2024 Eliminator (DLS method, target of 60 runs in 5 overs).
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Team Status
Trinbago Knight Riders: TKR have won 3 out of 4 matches and lost 1, with which they are at the third position in the points table (NRR +0.504). Their batting line-up of Colin Munro (207 runs in 3 seasons, 69.00 average, 140+ strike rate) and Kieron Pollard (127 runs in 3 seasons, 42.33 average) have been in great form.
In bowling, Usman Tariq (8 wickets in 3 seasons), Akeal Hosein (3 wickets in 3 seasons), and Mohammad Amir (3 wickets in 3 seasons) have impressed. TKR defeated Antigua & Barbuda Falcons by 8 wickets in their previous match (14th), with Mohammad Amir (3 wickets) and Keacy Carty (50) playing key roles.
Barbados Royals: BR have won 0 out of 3, lost 2 and had a no result in 1, with them placed sixth in the points table (NRR -0.393). In their batting, Rovman Powell (72 runs in 3 overs) and Quinton de Kock (65 runs in 3 overs) have contributed to some extent, but consistency has been lacking.
In bowling, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (4 wickets in 3 overs) and Jason Holder (3 wickets in 3 overs) have done okay. BR’s last match (12th) was abandoned due to rain, and before that they lost to Guyana Amazon Warriors by 47 runs.
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
Barbados Royals (BR) Probable Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Brandon King
- Rovman Powell(C)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Alick Athanaze
- Jason Holder
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Jomel Warrican
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Mahesh Theekshana
TKR vs BR Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium is balanced, with an average score of 152 runs in the first innings and 135 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help, but batsmen can score runs in the early overs. Chasing teams have won 60% of the matches this season.
29 August 2025 in Tarouba will be 28-30°C, partly cloudy and 15-20% chance of rain. Light rain interruptions are possible, but a full match is expected.
TKR vs BR Match Prediction
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals match prediction: TKR’s explosive form in batting from Colin Munro and Kieron Pollard, as well as bowling from Usman Tariq (8 wickets), Akeal Hosein, and Mohammad Amir, puts them in a strong position. Home ground and recent wins (3/4 matches) give them confidence.
BR’s batting has the potential of Quinton de Kock and Rovman Powell, but their consistent losses (2 losses, 1 no result) and weak NRR (-0.393 vs TKR’s +0.504) make their challenge tough. TKR’s head-to-head record (6-3) and home support make them favorites.
Based on the statistics, TKR’s chances of winning are 70% and BR’s 30%. If TKR bats first and scores 160+, their chances of winning will increase further.
BR will need a big innings from Quinton de Kock or Rovman Powell and early wickets from Mujeeb Ur Rahman to win. This is likely to be a one-sided contest, but BR’s all-rounders can turn the tables.
