ABF vs BR Match Preview

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will face the Barbados Royals in the third Caribbean Premier League match tomorrow in Antigua. Both sides underperformed last season and will be looking to improve. The Falcons have already lost their opener and will face a Royals team that appears to be stronger and more favored in this matchup.

ABF vs BR Match Details 

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals – 03rd Match, Caribbean Premier League 2025

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Saint George

Date & Time: 17th August 2025 at 04:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

ABF vs BR Venue Stats

ABF vs BR Pitch Report

Bowlers benefit from cutters and changes of pace because the pitch is typically slower. Spinners frequently get some traction, especially in the middle innings. Short boundaries on certain sides encourage sixes, and chasing teams may find conditions easier to predict in the later stages.

ABF vs BR Weather Report

The weather will be partly cloudy, with the possibility of some evening thunderstorms that could disrupt the match.  

ABF vs BR Last Five Matches

ABF vs BR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ABF vs BR Probable Playing XIs:

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Probable Playing XIs

Barbados Royals Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Kadeem Alleyne, Kofi James, Johann Layne, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jomel Warrican, Nyeem Young/ Shaqkere Parris

Topmost Picks for ABF vs BR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

• Karima Gore –  Karima Gore scored 61 runs off 34 balls, hitting 8 fours and no sixes, at a strike rate of 179.41.
• Rahkeem Cornwall –  Rahkeem Cornwall bowled 3 overs, conceding 19 runs and taking 2 wickets, at an economy rate of 6.33.

Top Picks – Barbados Royals

• Brandon King – Brandon King has been one of the most consistent scorers in the CPL, with 1,716 runs in 62 innings at 27.6 per innings and a strike rate of 132.44. 
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman –  Mujeeb Ur Rahman may apply pressure through controllable spin in the middle overs, typically keeping runs between seven and eight per over while taking wickets.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ABF vs BR Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(VC), Sherfane Rutherford, Rahkeem Cornwall(C), Shakib Al Hasan, Daniel Sams, Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim, Obed McCoy, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ethan Bosch, Karima Gore

Caribbean Premier League 2025 ABF vs BR Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Rahkeem Cornwall, Brandon King

Vice-captain – Quinton de Kock, Rahkeem Cornwall

ABF vs BR Probable Winners:

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will be hoping to quickly get back on track following their crushing defeat in the season opener. They will, however, face the Barbados Royals, whom they have yet to defeat in the Caribbean Premier League. Furthermore, the Royals' squad has more firepower and appears to be much more balanced overall than the Falcons. Unless the Falcons bring their best game, particularly their bowlers, we believe the Royals will win this one. Considering the team combination, Barbados Royals is expected to win this match.

The tournament heads to Antigua where Barbados visit for their first game. Barbados come in with some young talent on their end and how they go about the contest will be something to see as they take on Antigua who fell short against St Kitts away from home.

ABF vs BR Match Details

Date: August 16th 2025

Time: 4:30 AM IST

Venue: North Sound, Antigua

ABF vs BR Weather Report

Clear and pleasant weather is expected for the opening game.

ABF vs BR Pitch Report

A dry track with small boundaries should mean good batting track with batting second a better choice.

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ABF vs BR Predicted Playing XI

Barbados Royals Playing XI 

Quinton De Kock, Brandon King, Shaqkere Parris, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kadeem Alleyne, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jomel Warrican, Kofi James, Nyeem Young

Antigua and Barbuda Playing XI

Jewel Andrew, Rahkeem Cornwall, Karima Gore, Bevon Jacobs, Fabien Allen, Shakib al Hasan, Imad Wasim, Odean Smith, AM Ghazanfar, Jayden Seales, Obed McCoy

ABF vs BR Players to Watch

Jayden Seales

Jayden Seales has been earmarked as a bowler to watch. He has paced it well and is in the fast lane at the moment and could be a contender for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Rovman Powell

Powell has had a good year so far and is breaking into the national sides nicely to make a mark.

ABF vs BR Match Tips

Both teams finished poorly last season but the star power and all-round power in BR could start them favorites.

Match Prediction: Barbados Royals Will Win the Match