Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals – CPL 2025, 16th Match Preview

Match Overview: Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals – CPL 2025

The Caribbean Premier League 2025 heats up as the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) face the Barbados Royals (BR) in the 16th Match at Tarouba on August 29, 2025. TKR enter the clash in strong form with three wins in their last four, while the Royals are desperate to bounce back after a poor run of results.

Recent Form

• Trinbago Knight Riders – L, W, L, W, W: Playing hot-and-cold cricket, but winning the crucial matches.
• Barbados Royals – W, L, L, L, NR: Struggling badly, with only one win in their last five.

Players to Watch – Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)

• Nicholas Pooran – One of CPL 2025’s standout performers, with 416 runs in 10 matches, averaging 59.43 at a strike rate of 155.8. The most dangerous batter in the tournament.
• Kieron Pollard – Skipper and finisher supreme, with 262 runs at 43.67 avg and a strike rate of 148.86. His experience is priceless in close games.
• Akeal Hosein – The reliable spinner with 11 wickets at an economy of 6.77, capable of choking the Royals’ top order.
• Usman Tariq – The new find for TKR with 8 wickets in 3 matches, striking every 9 balls – lethal in short bursts.

Players to Watch – Barbados Royals (BR)

• Quinton de Kock – The South African opener has 217 runs in 10 games, and will be key if the Royals are to set or chase a big score.
• Kadeem Alleyne – Young batter with a strike rate of 133.02; needs a big innings to lift his side.
• Ramon Simmonds – Left-arm pacer with 5 wickets in 5 games, though a touch expensive.
• Daniel Sams – The all-rounder brings balance, with 3 wickets in 2 matches and finishing power with the bat.

Head-to-Head Record Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals – CPL 2025

In recent clashes, the Knight Riders have dominated:

• Oct 02, 2024 – Royals won by 9 wickets (DLS).
• Sep 28, 2024 – TKR won by 30 runs.
• Sep 14, 2024 – TKR won by 2 wickets (last-ball thriller).
• Sep 07, 2023 – TKR won by 42 runs.
• Aug 31, 2023 – TKR won by a massive 133 runs.

Summary: Last 5 → TKR 4 wins, Royals 1. Trinbago have a clear upper hand in this rivalry.

Match Prediction Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals – CPL 2025

The Royals will look to Quinton de Kock for stability, but their middle order has struggled all season. TKR, with Pooran in sublime touch and Hosein controlling the middle overs, look stronger on paper. Unless the Royals produce a big collective performance, Trinbago Knight Riders are favorites at home in Tarouba.