ABF vs BT 16th CPL Match Highlights: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeated Barbados Tridents by 30 runs at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, on August 25, 2026, to consolidate their position at the top of the CPL 2026 standings. Bowling out the Tridents for 125 in 18 overs while defending 155, the Falcons were clinical across all three departments on a night that underlined the gap between the table leaders and the fifth-placed Tridents.
ABF vs BT CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The CPL 2026 16th Match highlights are available across multiple platforms. Broadcast details may vary by region.
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- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Barbados Tridents won the toss and elected to field first under lights at North Sound — a decision that appeared reasonable on paper but ultimately backfired as the Falcons’ batting adapted well to the surface. The pitch offered reasonable pace early on, with the new ball doing enough to keep batters honest, but it settled into a decent batting track through the middle overs.
The Falcons’ powerplay was disrupted almost immediately when Rahkeem Cornwall was bowled first ball by Daniel Sams without scoring. At 0/1 off the very first delivery, Antigua needed composure, and Amir Jangoo and Karima Gore provided exactly that. The pair rebuilt steadily, with Gore in particular looking fluent, she hit three fours and a six in her 27 off 23 balls before falling to Mujeeb Ur Rahman. The powerplay closed at 40/2, a workable if not commanding platform.
Hasan Nawaz came and went for 7 off 11, before Amir Jangoo, who had anchored the first ten overs with 26 off 24, was dismissed by Gudakesh Motie at the strategic timeout, leaving the Falcons at 63/4 in 10.3 overs. At that point, a total above 150 looked ambitious. That assessment, however, had not accounted for Moeen Ali.
The Falcons captain took the innings by the scruff from the moment he settled at the crease. Shadab Khan offered brief support before falling for 7, but Moeen and Shamar Springer then put on an unbroken sixth-wicket stand of 50 off just 32 balls, the partnership that defined the innings. Moeen reached his fifty off 34 balls, striking three fours and four sixes, and finished unbeaten on 56 off 37. Springer contributed a brisk 19 off 16. The Falcons posted 155/5 from their 20 overs, a total that would prove more than adequate.
Barbados Tridents began their chase with clear intent. Zachary Carter’s 17 off 10, including two sixes, and a powerplay score of 45/2 suggested they were well-placed. However, those two early wickets, both taken by Alzarri Joseph in his two-over opening burst, would prove decisive in shaping the rest of the innings.
Quinton de Kock’s dismissal for 16 in the seventh over, caught off Rahkeem Cornwall, left the Tridents at 54/3 and relying on Rivaldo Clarke and Kevlon Anderson to rebuild. The pair steadied briefly, taking the score to 93 before the match changed completely. Anderson was caught by Springer off Joshua James for 22, then Sherfane Rutherford was dismissed next ball for a golden duck, and an over later Clarke, who had made 27, fell to Shadab Khan. Three wickets for two runs across 13.2 overs triggered a collapse from which the Tridents never recovered.
Joshua James was the destroyer-in-chief, finishing with 3/18 from three overs. Shadab Khan was equally effective with 2/23 from four tightly controlled overs, while Sufyan Moqim’s 2/36 sealed the tail. The Tridents were bowled out for 125 in 18 overs, 30 short of the target, with their lower order offering no meaningful resistance after the mid-innings collapse.
Tactically, the Falcons’ bowling rotation was well-managed. Alzarri Joseph struck early with two wickets in two overs to soften the top order, Shadab contained in the middle, and James was deployed in the death to maximum effect. The Tridents’ decision to bat second after winning the toss left them chasing a target that required consistent partnerships throughout, something their batting never produced.
Toss Winner
Barbados Tridents won the toss and elected to field first at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.
Key Moment
The three-wicket collapse between overs 12.5 and 13.2, dismissals of Kevlon Anderson, Sherfane Rutherford, and Rivaldo Clarke in rapid succession, reduced the Tridents from 93/3 to 93/6 and effectively ended their challenge. With experienced batters gone and the asking rate climbing, the lower order had no realistic answer.
Star Performer / MVP
Joshua James
Joshua James (ABF), Player of the Match, delivered 3/18 from three overs, removing the crucial wickets of Kevlon Anderson, Sherfane Rutherford, and Daniel Sams at the death to dismantle the Tridents’ lower-middle order precisely when containment mattered most.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Tridents Match Summary
Team | Score |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 155/5 (20 overs) |
Barbados Tridents | 125 (18 overs) |
Result | Falcons won by 30 runs |
Player of the Match | Joshua James (ABF) — 3/18 |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Rovman Powell — 187 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Matthew Forde — 12 wickets |
ABF vs BT Playing XI
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore, Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Shamar Springer, Joshua James, Sufyan Moqim, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
Barbados Tridents: Zachary Carter, Shian Brathwaite, Quinton de Kock, Rivaldo Clarke, Kevlon Anderson, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green (c), Gudakesh Motie, Daniel Sams, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ramon Simmonds
FAQs – Yesterday’s Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Tridents 16th Match (Aug 25, 2026)
Q1. What was the final score of yesterday’s Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Tridents match?
A1. Yesterday (August 25, 2026), 16th Match, CPL 2026: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (155/5 in 20 overs) beat Barbados Tridents (125 in 18 overs) by 30 runs. For the Falcons, Moeen Ali top-scored with an unbeaten 56 off 37. For the Tridents, Rivaldo Clarke was the top scorer with 27. Result: ABF remain table leaders; BT stay fifth.
Q2. Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2. Joshua James of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons was named Player of the Match for his match-defining bowling spell of 3/18 from three overs, which dismantled the Tridents’ middle and lower order during the chase.
Q3. Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3. The match was played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. Barbados Tridents won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4. Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4. For Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Moeen Ali top-scored with an unbeaten 56 off 37 balls, striking three fours and four sixes to rescue the innings from a shaky 63/4. For Barbados Tridents, Rivaldo Clarke led the batting with 27 off 26 before his dismissal in the 13th over triggered the collapse that ended the Tridents’ chase.