TKR vs BR Match Analysis
The Tarouba Stadium will host the 16th CPL 2025 Match as the Knight Riders battle the Barbados Royals. The match begins at half past six in the evening, by local clock.
Trinbago’s story this year has been twofold—batters attacking without fear and bowlers maintaining steady, composed control. Backed by international experience and youth, they are a strong CPL 2025 side, using proactive middle-over strategies to unsettle opposing teams early.
Barbados Royals have a strong squad blending power hitters and wicket-taking bowlers. Their reliance on experienced campaigners like Rovman Powell and Quinton de Kock gives them strategic stability.
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Team Preview & Squads
Trinbago Knight Riders
Nicholas Pooran leads TKR with experience and tactical acumen. Pooran’s leadership has already been evident in tight games, and his decision-making will be key against the Royals.
TKR boasts explosive batters like Andre Russell, Colin Munro, and Alex Hales, who can change the course of a game within a few overs. Bravo and Pollard fortify the central order. The combination of power and experience gives TKR a flexible batting lineup.
The bowling attack is led by Sunil Narine, Mohammad Amir, and Akeal Hosein, offering a mix of pace and spin. With the new ball in hand, McKenny Clarke and Ali Khan provide crucial early pressure.TKR’s bowling is known for its ability to strike at crucial moments and defend competitive totals.
In their last match against St Lucia Kings, TKR posted a competitive 183/7. The bowlers restricted Kings to 165/6 in 20 overs. Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard played key blistering knocks. Even brief, their innings shifted the game’s momentum. TKR edged their opponents by 18 runs, showcasing strength in every department.
Trinbago Knight Riders Squad
Trinbago Knight Riders
Ali Khan, Darren Bravo, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Da Silva, Nathan Edward, Alex Hales, Terrance Hinds, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Colin Munro, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Usman Tariq
Barbados Royals
The Royals rally under Powell’s decisive leadership. His strategy is all about taking the fight to the opposition. Starting strong with aggressive strokes gives his side a crucial early boost. Powell’s experience in T20 leagues adds tactical depth to the team’s on-field strategies.
At the heart of the Royals’ batting, King, de Kock, and Rutherford supply the explosive runs. Their ability to accelerate in the final overs makes them a dangerous side. The presence of dependable middle-order players ensures they can recover from early setbacks.
Mujeeb and Sams drive the BR bowling, offering control and wicket-taking threat. Nyeem Young and Eathan Bosch provide additional pace options while spinners like Zishan Motara offer variation. Their bowling lineup can adapt to different pitch conditions and keep runs in check.
BR lost narrowly to St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their previous match. Falling 12 runs short, the Royals finished their chase at 162 unable to reach 175 in 18.2 overs. Despite the defeat, players like Quinton de Kock and Rovman Powell showed flashes of form. The team will aim to bounce back strongly against TKR in Tarouba.
Barbados Royals Squad
Barbados Royals
Rovman Powell, Kadeem Alleyne, Azmatullah Omarzai, Eathan Bosch, Rivaldo Clarke, Quinton de Kock, Kofi James, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Zishan Motara, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shaqkere Parris, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Ramon Simmonds, Jomel Warrican, Nyeem Young
Match Details | ||
Match | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals | 16th Match | CPL 2025 | |
Date | 29/08/2025 (Friday) | |
Time | 06:00 AM (BDT) / 05:00 AM GMT / 05:30 AM (INR) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | |
Recent performance | Trinbago Knight Riders – L W L W W | Barbados Royals – W L L L NR |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
TKR vs BR Outfield Report
Both batters and bowlers can expect a fair battle on the Tarouba surface. Quick outfield allows boundaries to come easily, but variable bounce can challenge batters early on. Teams winning the toss might consider batting first to set a total.
Weather conditions are expected to be warm with temperatures around 30°C, with minimal chance of rain. A clear evening should allow uninterrupted play under lights. The humidity could affect bowlers slightly, but not enough to change the match dynamics.
The Tarouba venue has produced T20 totals ranging from 140 through 200. Pursuing a target above 180 often proves challenging. A score in the 160-170 bracket is typically sufficient when batting first. The pitch tends to slow down slightly under lights, making timing crucial in the death overs.
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
In their last five encounters, both TKR and Royals have won two matches each, with one match ending in no no-result.
TKR vs BR Prediction
Event | Trinbago Knight Riders | Barbados Royals |
Toss Winner | Trinbago Knight Riders | – |
Player of the Match | Nicholas Pooran | – |
Top Run Scorer | Nicholas Pooran | Quinton de Kock |
Top Wicket Taker | Usman Tariq | Daniel Sams |
Most Sixes | Nicholas Pooran | Quinton de Kock |
Predicted Score | 190+ | 170+ |
Win Probability | 53% | 47% |
According to cricket analysts Trinbago Knight Riders have a 53% chance of Winning.
