By Anas Ahmed 
Match Context: Falcons vs Trinbago – Eliminator, CPL 2025 Preview
The Eliminator clash is here! Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) face Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) at Providence. Both teams know the stakes – win and move to Qualifier 2, lose and it’s curtains for their CPL 2025 campaign.
Falcons arrive in good spirits with 3 wins in their last 4 matches.
Trinbago, once strong favorites, slipped with 3 consecutive losses but remain dangerous with their experienced lineup.
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date & Time: September 16, 2025, 8:00 PM Local Time
Fixture: CPL 2025 – Eliminator
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
- Falcons: ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅
- Trinbago: ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Falcons are peaking at the right time, while TKR need to regroup quickly.
Players to Watch
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
- Karima Gore – Reliable all-rounder, 219 runs @ 31.29 avg, 130.35 SR; his batting in the middle order has been a lifeline.
- Jewel Andrew – Promising young talent, 156 runs with flashes of brilliance.
- Jayden Seales – Strike bowler with 10 wickets @ 19 SR, consistency with new ball key.
- Obed McCoy – 9 wickets in just 6 matches; though expensive, his wicket-taking knack makes him dangerous at death.
Trinbago Knight Riders
- Colin Munro – The Kiwi powerhouse, 373 runs @ 37.3 avg, 167.26 SR, known for dominating at Providence.
- Kieron Pollard – Captain leading from the front, 327 runs @ 65.4 avg, 179.67 SR, finishing games with authority.
- Usman Tariq – Breakthrough bowler with 13 wickets @ 12.07 SR, offers early breakthroughs.
- Akeal Hosein – Key spinner, 11 wickets, handy on sluggish Providence pitches.
Head-to-Head (Last 4 Matches)
- 28 Aug 2025 – Trinbago won by 8 wickets
- 21 Aug 2025 – Falcons won by 8 runs
- 20 Sep 2024 – Falcons won by 6 wickets
- 06 Sep 2024 – Falcons won by 6 runs
Falcons lead 3–1 in recent clashes, but TKR’s most recent win could swing confidence their way.
Pitch & Conditions – Providence Stadium
- Providence often favors spinners and hit-the-deck bowlers.
- Scores around 150–160 are competitive here.
- Dew could assist chasing teams under lights.
Key Battles
- Pollard vs McCoy – Death overs duel between two Caribbean specialists.
- Munro vs Seales – Explosive opener vs strike pacer early on.
- Karima Gore vs Usman Tariq – Middle-order stability vs wicket-taking spinner.
Prediction Falcons vs Trinbago – Eliminator, CPL 2025 Preview
- Falcons have had the upper hand in head-to-heads and arrive in better form.
- Trinbago, however, bring big-game experience with Pollard & Munro.
Slight Favourites: Trinbago Knight Riders, given their knockout pedigree, but expect a tight Eliminator.
Zainab Shafiq