The 17th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on 31 August 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, August 30).
TKR are at the top of the points table, while GAW are at the fourth spot. Both teams are in great form, but TKR’s recent performance and home ground puts them in a strong position. The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
TKR vs GAW 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, GAW has a 6-4 lead over TKR. In 2024, GAW defeated TKR twice: by 74 runs on September 30 (TKR 211/5, GAW 137) and by 7 wickets in another match.
However, TKR defeated GAW by 6 wickets in 2023. This is the first time the two teams will face each other this season.
Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors Team Status
Trinbago Knight Riders: TKR have won 4 out of 5 matches and lost 1, with which they are at the top of the points table (NRR +0.618). Their batting has Colin Munro (207 runs in 3 matches, 69.00 average, 140+ strike rate) and Kieron Pollard (127 runs in 3 matches, 42.33 average) in great form.
In bowling, Usman Tariq (8 wickets in 3 matches), Akeal Hosein (3 wickets in 3 matches), and Mohammad Amir (3 wickets in 3 matches) have impressed. TKR defeated Barbados Royals in their last match (16th), in which both their batting and bowling performed brilliantly.
Guyana Amazon Warriors: GAW has won 2 out of 3 matches and lost 1, with which they are fourth in the points table (NRR +1.569). Their batting has been contributed by Shai Hope (161 runs in 3 matches, 53.67 average) and Shimron Hetmyer (120 runs in 3 matches).
In bowling, Imran Tahir (8 wickets in 3 overs) and Dwaine Pretorius (6 wickets in 3 overs) have done wonders. GAW suffered a 7-wicket defeat to Saint Lucia Kings in their last match, but their bowling dominated the first two matches.
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
Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Probable Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Shai Hope(WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Moeen Ali
- Romario Shepherd
- Keemo Paul
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Imran Tahir (C)
- Gudakesh Moti
- Shamar Joseph
- Jediah Blades
TKRvs GAW 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. Teams chasing have won 60% of the matches this season.
On 30 August 2025, Tarouba will have a temperature of 28-30°C, partly cloudy sky and a chance of 15-20% rain. Light rain interruptions are possible, but a full match is expected.
TKR vs GAW Match Prediction
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors match prediction: The explosive form of Colin Munro and Kieron Pollard in TKR’s batting, as well as the bowling of Usman Tariq (8 wickets), Akeal Hosein, and Mohammad Amir, puts them in a strong position.
Home ground and recent wins (4/5 matches) give them confidence. GAW has the potential of Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer in their batting, and Imran Tahir (8 wickets) and Dwaine Pretorius in their bowling are their strengths.
GAW’s better NRR (+1.569 vs TKR’s +0.618) shows their aggression, but TKR’s poor head-to-head record (4-6) and home support make them strong contenders.
Based on the statistics, TKR have a 55% chance of winning and GAW have a 45% chance. If TKR bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase. GAW will need a big innings from Shai Hope and early wickets from Imran Tahir to win. This is likely to be a close contest.
