By Zainab Shafiq 
The 3rd match of the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) features the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons facing the Barbados Royals. The match is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. The game will commence at 11:00 PM GMT (7:00 PM local time) .
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals Match Preview
Both teams are eager to secure their first win of the season. The Falcons suffered a heavy defeat in their opening match, while the Royals are looking to register their irst win. This match is crucial for both sides to gain momentum early in the tournament and improve their standings .
ABF vs BR Pitch & Weather Report
The weather forecast for North Sound on August 17 predicts a dry evening with temperatures around 29°C (84°F). Humidity levels are expected to be high, which could affect player performance .
The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. While the average first innings score is around 166.5, the wicket may be slightly on the slower side due to the evening conditions. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first at this venue.
Predicted Playing XIs
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Rahkeem Cornwall, Jewel Andrew (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim (c), Odean Smith, Jayden Seales, AM Ghazanfar, Obed McCoy, Karima Gore
Barbados Royals: Brandon King, Quinton de Kock (wk), Shaqkere Parris, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (c), Kadeem Alleyne, Daniel Sams, Nyeem Young, Eathan Bosch, Chris Green, Ramon Simmonds
Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-Captain: Rovman Powell
Batsmen: Brandon King, Quinton de Kock, Bevon Jacobs
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim
Wicketkeeper: Jewel Andrew
Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Jayden Seales, Chris Green, Daniel Sams
Where to Watch CPL 2025 Live?
- Caribbean fans: RUSH Sports (Caribbean), CCN TV (Grenada), E-Networks (Guyana), TV6 (Trinidad & Tobago), WinnersTV (Saint Lucia)
- India: JioStar (TV) and FanCode (Digital)
- Australia: Fox Sports
- Middle East & Southeast Asia: CricBuzz (stream)
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- North America: Willow TV
- UK & Ireland: TNT Sports
- Rest of World: YouTube & Facebook
Anas Ahmed