Barbados Royals will face Trinbago Knight Riders in Match 28 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, starting at 4:30 AM IST.
Barbados Royals have had a tough season, sitting at the bottom of the table with only one win from eight matches and one no-result. They lost their last match narrowly against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Trinbago Knight Riders, led by Nicholas Pooran, have secured a playoff spot with six wins in nine matches but have lost their last two games. In their previous encounter this season, TKR beat Barbados Royals by 7 wickets in Trinidad.
The 28th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 features a crucial encounter between the Barbados Royals and the Trinbago Knight Riders at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Both teams approach the game with contrasting fortunes and objectives.
Team Form and Context:
Barbados Royals are having a challenging season, struggling with only one victory in their last eight league games along with one no-result. Their inconsistent batting lineup has heavily relied on Quinton de Kock and Brandon King, but the middle order has often faltered, leaving them to chase or defend sub-par totals. Their recent narrow loss to St Kitts and Nevis Patriots illustrated their inability to close games under pressure. The Royals need to channel their home-ground advantage this match to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
Trinbago Knight Riders, captained by Nicholas Pooran, have been fairly consistent through the season, making the playoffs with six wins from nine matches. Their batting strength lies in their explosive top order including Colin Munro, Alex Hales, and Pooran himself. The all-round capabilities of Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell provide extra balance along with their spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Sunil Narine. However, recent back-to-back losses indicate some vulnerability and a chance for Royals to capitalize.
Key Battles:
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Royals’ fragile middle order against the variety of spin bowling from Narine and Hosein, which has troubled many CPL batsmen this season.
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Trinbago’s explosive power hitters facing disciplined bowling spells from Royals’ pace attack including Sams and Green.
Pitch and Conditions:
Kensington Oval has been a balanced pitch with a slight advantage to batsmen, where teams batting first score around 170 on average in CPL 2025. Dew could play a factor in the second innings, which should be kept in mind during toss and team selection.
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Barbados Royals wins: 9
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Trinbago Knight Riders wins: 18
This match offers a contest between the struggling Royals aiming for pride and the Knights riding a playoff momentum.
CPL 2025 Today Match Details
- Match: 28th T20 Match
- Teams: Barbados Royals vs St Kitts Nevis Patriots
- Date: 13 Sep 2025
- Time: 4:00 AM 11:00 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
CPL Live streaming
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, also known as Republic Bank CPL 2025, will start on August 15, 2025, and run until September 22, 2025. It is the 13th season of the CPL T20 cricket tournament, featuring six teams competing across six Caribbean countries.
There are several ways to watch CPL 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will broadcast all matches of the CPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the FanCode app.
- In the Caribbean: Broadcast on SportsMax, TV6 (Trinidad and Tobago), GBN (Grenada), and other local channels will broadcast all matches of the CPL 2025 live on TV.
- In the UK: Streaming is available on TNT Sports, which will broadcast all matches of the CPL 2025 live on TV.
- In the USA and Canada: Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming.
- In South Africa: SuperSport broadcasts the tournament.
- In the MENA region: Streaming available on Cricbuzz.
- Rest of the World: Free live streaming on the official CPL YouTube channel and Facebook page.
- This coverage ensures you can watch CPL 2025 matches live on TV or online streaming platforms according to your region.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
If you’re looking for free streaming, you may come across unofficial sites claiming to provide links. It’s best to avoid these and use official sources like Star Sports, the CPL YouTube channel, or other authorized broadcasters for a safe and high-quality viewing experience.
You can also watch CPL 2025 T20 matches live on the official CPL T20 Facebook page, where streams are available for fans to enjoy in real time.
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Live Score Info :
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Playing XI:
Barbados Royals: Quinton de Kock (WK), Brandon King, Kadeem Alleyne, Rassie van der Dussen, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (C), Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Eathan Bosch, Jomel Warrican, Ramon Simmonds
Trinbago Knight Riders: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (C & WK), Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Nathan Edwards, Usman Tariq