Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders, CPL 2025 – Players to Watch & Head-to-Head Rivalry

Match Overview Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders, CPL 2025

The 10th Match of the CPL 2025 brings an exciting clash between St Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on August 23, 2025. With both sides showcasing strong performances in recent games, this contest could shape the early season standings in a big way.

Recent Form

• St Lucia Kings (SLK) recent form: L, W, W, NR, W
• Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) recent form: W, W, L, W, L

Players to Watch – St Lucia Kings (SLK)

• Johnson Charles – The in-form opener has smashed 397 runs in 10 games, averaging 44.11 with a blistering 166.8 strike rate. Expect fireworks in the powerplay.
• Roston Chase – A steady middle-order anchor with 182 runs at 30.33 avg, capable of turning games with his all-round abilities.
• Alzarri Joseph – A pace spearhead with 14 wickets in 9 matches, his ability to strike early makes him a key weapon at Gros Islet.
• David Wiese – Reliable with both bat and ball, 12 wickets in 9 games plus late-order hitting make him invaluable.

Players to Watch – Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)

• Nicholas Pooran – Their batting superstar, scoring 413 runs at 51.63 avg and 155+ strike rate. One of the most destructive batters in CPL history.
• Kieron Pollard – The veteran captain brings 208 runs at 127.6 SR, plus unmatched finishing experience.
• Akeal Hosein – Left-arm spinner with 11 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of just 6.29. A middle-over enforcer.
• Sunil Narine – A CPL legend, with 7 wickets in 6 matches at under 6 runs per over. His mystery spin could be decisive.

Head-to-Head Record Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders, CPL 2025

This rivalry has been fiercely contested:

• Overall: 17 matches – Kings 6 wins, Knight Riders 11 wins.
• Recent meetings:
  • Sept 24, 2024 – Kings won by 80 runs.
  • Sept 11, 2024 – TKR won by 4 wickets.
  • Sept 11, 2023 – TKR won by 7 wickets.
  • Aug 26, 2023 – Kings won by 54 runs.
  • Sept 19, 2022 – Kings won by 1 run.

Momentum has swung both ways, but TKR lead the overall head-to-head comfortably.

Match Prediction Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders, CPL 2025

With Johnson Charles in red-hot form and home advantage at Gros Islet, the Kings will back themselves to take down Trinbago. However, with Pooran and Narine firing, TKR’s experience makes them dangerous. Expect a high-scoring thriller, with spin likely to play a huge role.