The Caribbean Premier League 2025 reaches the high-pressure playoff phase with Qualifier 1, as the in-form Guyana Amazon Warriors take on the plucky St Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium, Guyana.Scheduled for the early hours of 18 September (05:30 AM IST), this winner will be getting a one-way ticket to the grand final. Warm and humid weather and a surface that assists both stroke-makers and spinners make the contest even more interesting. Fans will be treated to a great match as two of the tournament’s best teams compete to go to the championship game.

Match Details – CPL 2025 Qualifier 1

• Teams: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Lucia Kings
• Date: 18 th Sept 
• Time: 05:30 AM IST
• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Weather Conditions Report:

It’s going to be another warm day in  Guyana , with the temperature around 27°C. The humidity is high, 85%. There is also the possibility of a passing shower or even a brief thunderstorm, but nothing that should disrupt the game for too long. A light breeze across the ground may give fast bowlers something to work with in the opening overs, though overall it looks like a day where bat and ball will have their fair share of chances.

Weather Outlook:

• Temperature: Around 33.°C, warm and humid.
• Humidity: High 85%—bowlers may get some swing in the air.
• Rain chances: About 55%, but if showers arrive, they are likely to be short and sharp.
• Conditions: Partly sunny with a gentle breeze across the ground.

Pitch Report: Providence Stadium, Guyana West Indies has typically been a good batting wicket, with good bounce and a quick outfield for playing shots. Seamers could see some movement in the first few overs, especially if it's in the evening and under lights. Spinners will probably come into the game in the middle overs as the pitch starts to slow up a little. Historically, it's high-scoring ground, so teams might have a strong preference for chasing here based on their experience.

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Scoring Pattern:

• Average 1st innings: 153
  
• Average 2nd innings: 137
  

Toss Factor: Teams prefer chasing, with bowl-first sides winning a massive 63% of games here
Bowling:

• Pace: 46 wickets (39%)
  
• Spin: 71 wickets (71%)
  

Records:

• Highest total: 226/4
  
• Lowest total: 79/10
  
• Best chase: 198/4
  
• Lowest defended: 125/9

The Caribbean Premier League 2025 goes into playoffs with an exciting Qualifier 1 tie. The Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on the St Lucia Kings at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Both sides have been in good form and have been dominating performances in the league phase. Guyana have quality spinners and big-hitters, St Lucia have dependable all-rounders and finishers. The winner goes straight to the grand final, so it’s a good early morning battle

Match Details – CPL 2025 Qualifier 1

• Teams: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Lucia Kings
• Date: 18 th Sept 
• Time: 05:30 AM IST
• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Players to Watch Out (CPL 2025 Qualifier 1):

• Shimron Hetmyer (GAW) :Aggressive left-hander who can blast the game away from the opponents within minutes.
  
• Moeen Ali (GAW) : Key all-rounder with his big hitting batting and handy off-spin.
  
• Imran Tahir (GAW) :Seasoned leg spinner and captain, a middle over menace.
  
• Tim David (SLK) : Power hitter who is famous for finishing matches with sixes.
  
• David Wiese (SLK) :Captain and experienced all-rounder who bats and bowls.
  
• Tabraiz Shamsi (SLK) : Top spinner who can tear apart batting line ups with his trickery variations.

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Probable playing XI:

Guyana Amazon Warriors :Ben McDermott (wk), Quentin Sampson, Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (c)

St Lucia Kings :Tim Seifert, Johnson Charles (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim David, Aaron Jones, David Wiese (c), Delano Potgieter, Khary Pierre, Keon Gaston, Tabraiz Shamsi

The CPL 2025 Qualifier 1 will be a high-stakes encounter between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the St Lucia Kings.Both sides have been solid throughout the league phase and are now just a step away from the final with a single victory.Guyana depend on their potent spin attack spearheaded by Imran Tahir and the big-hitting of Shimron Hetmyer.St Lucia offer solid middle-order options in Tim David and the all-round capabilities of captain David Wiese.An early morning thriller at Providence Stadium, Guyana, gets under way tomorrow at 05:30 AM IST.

Match Details – CPL 2025 Qualifier 1

• Teams: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Lucia Kings
• Date: 18 th Sept 
• Time: 05:30 AM IST
• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Players battle:

• Shimron Hetmyer vs Tabraiz Shamsi:Hetmyer is a big hitter of spinners but Shamsi is a smart wrist-spinner who knows how to contain runs.
  
• Moeen Ali vs David Wiese:Moeen is a talented all-rounder while Wiese is a smart bowler and big hitter at the death.
  
• Romario Shepherd vs Tim Seifert : Shepherd’s pace in the final overs will test Seifert’s ability to get runs quickly.
  
• Imran Tahir vs Roston Chase : Tahir’s challenging spin bowling will put to test Chase’s composed middle-order batting.

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Probable playing XI:

Guyana Amazon Warriors :Ben McDermott (wk), Quentin Sampson, Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (c)

St Lucia Kings :Tim Seifert, Johnson Charles (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim David, Aaron Jones, David Wiese (c), Delano Potgieter, Khary Pierre, Keon Gaston, Tabraiz Shamsi

Trinbago Knight Riders, who had a promising start to the 2025 season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), ended in the third position in the points table and faced fourth-ranked Antigua and Barbuda Falcons for the Eliminator clash at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Nicholas Pooran won the toss and decided to bowl first on a slow surface. 

Trinidad made a solitary change in the playing eleven with Darren Bravo coming in place of Joshua Da Silva. On the other hand, Antigua made two changes to the playing eleven as Rahkeem Cornwall and Obed McCoy came into the eleven in place of Shamar Springer and Salman Irshad.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons stretch their way to 166/8

Even though Barbuda didn’t get a good start for the opening stand, he 108-run second wicket stand between Amir Jangoo and Andries Gous stabilized their innings. The former smashed 55 runs in 49 balls, with the help of three boundaries and as many sixes, while Gous clubbed 61 runs in 45 balls at a strike rate of 135.56, thanks to five boundaries and three sixes.

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However, the middle order didn’t contribute much with the bat before Shakib Al Hasan got 18 runs off Sunil Narine’s last over to remain unbeaten on 26 runs in nine balls to shoulder the Antigua side to 166/8 in their allotted 20 overs of the first inning.

Nicholas Pooran’s 90* completes Trinbago Knight Riders’ comfortable chase

Colin Munro returned to the dressing room for 14 runs in 12 balls. Later, the captain and wicket-keeper batter, Nicholas Pooran, and Alex Hales celebrated a fine stand of 143 runs for the second wicket to complete the chase by nine wickets and 15 balls to spare.

Hales smashed an undefeated 54 runs in 40 balls at a strike rate of 135, with the help of three boundaries and as many sixes. Pooran fetched an excellent knock of 90 runs in 53 balls at a strike rate of 169.81, shouldering on three boundaries and eight sixes.

Match Scorecard Summary-

The CPL 2025 Eliminator 1 at Providence Stadium will be partly Cloudy and balmy with a few passing showers with winds below 10 km/h.The pitch is a good one for batting with bounce and an outfield that should be quicker, and there are likely to be early opportunities with the new ball for theseamers as well as help in the middle overs of spin.On the basis of history, teams like to chase here with bowl-first sides having won about 63% of games.Runs have flowed easily, with the first-innings average total 153 and second innings 137.Keep an eye on a high-scoring encounter and both aspects of the game, batting, as well as bowling will be crucial.

CPL 2025 – Eliminator 1: Match Details

• Match: Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF)
• Date:17 th Sep 
• Time: 05:30 AM IST
• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
• Tournament: Caribbean Premier League 2025

Weather Conditions Report:

It’s going to be another warm day in  Guyana , with the temperature around 29°C. The humidity is high, 80%. There is also the possibility of a passing shower or even a brief thunderstorm, but nothing that should disrupt the game for too long. A light breeze across the ground may give fast bowlers something to work with in the opening overs, though overall it looks like a day where bat and ball will have their fair share of chances.

Weather Outlook:

• Temperature: Around 29°C, warm and humid.
• Humidity: Close to 80%—bowlers may get some swing in the air.
• Rain chances: 25%, but if showers arrive, they are likely to be short and sharp.
• Conditions: Partly sunny with a gentle breeze across the ground.

Pitch Report: Providence Stadium, Guyana West Indies has typically been a good batting wicket, with good bounce and a quick outfield for playing shots. Seamers could see some movement in the first few overs, especially if it's in the evening and under lights. Spinners will probably come into the game in the middle overs as the pitch starts to slow up a little. Historically, it's high-scoring ground, so teams might have a strong preference for chasing here based on their experience.

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Scoring Pattern:

• Average 1st innings: 153
  
• Average 2nd innings: 137
  

Toss Factor: Teams prefer chasing, with bowl-first sides winning a massive 63% of games here
Bowling:

• Pace: 46 wickets (39%)
  
• Spin: 71 wickets (71%)
  

Records:

• Highest total: 226/4
  
• Lowest total: 79/10
  
• Best chase: 198/4
  
• Lowest defended: 125/9

CPL 2025 Eliminator 1 will witness: an encounter between and.The battle with the bat is going to be penetrating, while both teams have some world-class all-rounders that could make it an explosive T20 encounter with bulging score.TKR bank on big hitting from Alex Hales and Nicholas Pooran, ABF will need to rely on al his experience of Shakib Al Hasan and Imad Wasim.The contest will pose a test of both sides’ powerplay hitting, spin bowling and finishing under pressure.It is going to be an exciting, tight and action-packed knockout match in the CPL 2025.

CPL 2025 – Eliminator 1: Match Details

• Match: Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF)
• Date:17 th Sep 
• Time: 05:30 AM IST
• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
• Tournament: Caribbean Premier League 2025

Players to watch out :

1. Alex Hales (TKR): Explosive opener who could take them clean through the first six overs and give TKR a flying start.
2. Nicholas Pooran (TKR) : No-nonsense, big-hitter and an effective closer, especially against spin in the middle-overs.
3. Andre Russell (TKR) : A death overs game-changer with his big hitting and handy bowler too.
4. Shakib Al Hasan (ABF) : Can dominate the game with his all-round skills.
5. Imad Wasim (ABF) : Left-arm spinner and the man to stem run flow in the middle.
6. Jayden Seales (ABF) : Fast new-ball bowler, who can take some early wickets and put a squeeze on top order batters.

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TKR vs ABF Predicted Playing 11s

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR): Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Joshua Da Silva(w), Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran(c), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Saurabh Netravalkar 

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF): Amir Jangoo(w), Andries Gous, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim(c), Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Usama Mir, Jayden Seales, Salman Irshad

The CPL 2025 Eliminator 1 is an interesting encounter between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF).However both sides have strong batting orders and top class all-rounders and it is difficult to see past a high-scoring T20 encounter.TKR has been relying on power hitters such as Alex Hales and Nicholas Pooran, Quick runs from the might of a Shakib Al Hasan or an Imad Wasim form ABF is expected.Bothteams’powerplay hitting and spin bowling skills, as well as their ability to finish under pressure will come under test in the match.Exciting, close and a battle for survival in the CPL 2025 knockout stage, supporters are going to love it.

CPL 2025 – Eliminator 1: Match Details

• Match: Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF)
• Date:17 th Sep 
• Time: 05:30 AM IST
• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
• Tournament: Caribbean Premier League 2025

Players Battle :

• Alex Hales vs Jayden Seales:Hales is an explosive opening batsman who generally enjoys going after the bowling in powerplay. Seales is one of this ensemble of quick, accurate new-ball spells. The first couple of overs will determine what happens.
  
• Nicholas Pooran vs Usama Mir:Pooran’s clean hitting against spin could alter game in a hurry. Usama Mir will try the restrict him with sharp turn and clever flight.
  
• Andre Russell vs Salman IrshadRussell hits big in the death overs with his destructive power. Irshad will have to bowl his yorkers and slower balls as long as he can to curb the flow of runs.
  
• Shakib Al Hasan vs Sunil Narine These two are no rivals but will be the men to watch on either side of the fence.
  Two world-class all-rounders face off. Shakib’s clever left-arm spin against Narine’s aggressive lower-order batting, and that mystery spin from Narine himself exciting challenge!
  
• Kieron Pollard vs Imad Wasim:There is Pollard’s serene finished and Imad’s close, skiddy spin. Whichever way it goes, this mini-battle will likely dictate the last-over drama.

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TKR vs ABF Predicted Playing 11s

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR): Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Joshua Da Silva(w), Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran(c), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Saurabh Netravalkar 

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF): Amir Jangoo(w), 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 (TKR) are set to battle Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) in the Eliminator of CPL 2025 at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Wednesday, September 17. The Nicholas Pooran-led TKR sealed their playoff berth after securing six victories from ten league matches, finishing third on the table. However, the Knight Riders enter this crucial knockout clash on the back of a three-match losing streak. To keep their championship hopes alive, they will need to bounce back quickly and regain their winning rhythm.

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On the other hand, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons clinched the final playoff spot after winning five of their ten league games. The Imad Wasim-led side carries strong momentum into this Eliminator, having registered back-to-back victories in their last two outings. With confidence running high and a balanced squad, ABF will be eager to extend their winning streak and eliminate TKR to advance further in the competition.

CPL 2025, Eliminator, Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Live Streaming Details

CPL 2025, Eliminator, Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Probable Playing XI

Trinbago Knight Riders (Probable Playing XI):

Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Joshua Da Silva(w), Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran(c), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Saurabh Netravalkar

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (Probable Playing XI):

The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GUY) will clash with the Barbados Royals (BR) in Match No. 30 of the CPL 2025 at Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Monday, September 15. Imran Tahir’s Warriors have enjoyed a strong season, becoming the fourth team to seal their spot in the knockouts. Out of nine league fixtures, they have registered five victories, collecting 10 points along with a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.336. The Warriors also enter this contest with confidence, following a morale-boosting win over the Saint Lucia Kings in their previous outing.

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On the other hand, Rovman Powell’s Barbados Royals have endured a challenging campaign, struggling to find rhythm throughout the season. With just two wins from their nine matches, the Royals find themselves at the bottom of the standings. Despite their disappointing run, they will be aiming to sign off with a positive result and salvage some pride. A victory over the Warriors would not only serve as consolation but also provide them momentum to reflect positively on ahead of future competitions.

CPL 2025, Match 30, Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals: Live Streaming Details

CPL 2025, Match 30, Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals: Probable Playing XI

Guyana Amazon Warriors (Probable Playing XI):

Ben McDermott, Moeen Ali, Shamarh Brooks, Shai Hope(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Hassan Khan, Dwaine Pretorius, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Quentin Sampson, Imran Tahir(c)

Barbados Royals (Probable Playing XI):

The Guyana Amazon Warriors are set to clash with the Saint Lucia Kings in Match 29 of CPL 2025 at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Saturday, September 13. Sitting at fourth place with four wins from eight matches, the Warriors face a crucial challenge as the playoff battle intensifies. This game becomes a must-win scenario for them, as victory would not only lift their tally but also boost their chances of sealing a playoff berth with momentum on their side.

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Meanwhile, the Saint Lucia Kings enter this encounter with their playoff spot already secured, having claimed five wins in nine outings. Despite their qualification, the Kings will view this fixture as an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies and close the league stage on a winning note. With momentum being key ahead of the knockout rounds, the Nicholas Pooran-led team will aim to deliver a strong performance and consolidate their standing at the top of the points table.

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Saint Lucia Kings, Match 29: Live Streaming Details

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Saint Lucia Kings, Match 29: Probable Playing XI

Guyana Amazon Warriors (Probable Playing XI)

Ben McDermott, Moeen Ali, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Hassan Khan, Dwaine Pretorius, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Quentin Sampson, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir (c)

Saint Lucia Kings (Probable Playing XI)

Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim David, Aaron Jones, David Wiese (c), Delano Potgieter, Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Tabraiz Shamsi