By Zainab Shafiq 
Sep 17, Wed
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Eliminator
Providence Stadium, Guyana
Match starts at 12:00 AM GMT (08:00 PM LOCAL)
CPL 2025 Eliminator Preview
The Eliminator sees Trinbago Knight Riders, well-stocked with experience and in solid form, taking on Antigua and Barbuda Falcons who have put up good resistance recently. The Falcons name an XI with multiple all-rounders and spin depth, while TKR rely on explosive batting and match-winners like Pollard and Pooran. A win here secures survival in the playoffs, so stakes are high for both sides.
CPL 2025 Eliminator Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report:
Providence Stadium is known for being a fairly slow and low surface where spin bowlers often get assistance. Batters need to settle in, as shots risk mis-timing early on. Chasing sides may find advantage under lights, especially if seamers struggle under pressure.
Weather Forecast:
- Providence, Guyana: Highs around 32-33 °C (89-91 °F), lows in the mid-20s °C.
- Late evening forecast (match-time): mostly clear, warm and humid. Possibility of isolated thunderstorms earlier in the day, but skies are expected to clear out by start time.
- Humidity will be high, which could affect grip and make the pitch slower. Light breeze expected.
Weather Summary:
Expect a hot, humid evening. After potential showers during the day, conditions should settle with clear to partly cloudy skies by midnight. Dew might be a factor late in the game, aiding batting under lights.
Predicted XI
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons XI:
Amir Jangoo (wk), Andries Gous, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim (c), Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Usama Mir, Jayden Seales, Salman Irshad
Trinbago Knight Riders XI:
Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (c), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Saurabh Netravalkar
Where to Watch TKR vs ABF 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
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