BT vs TKR 19th CPL Match Highlights: Trinbago Knight Riders dismantled Barbados Tridents by 7 wickets with 31 balls to spare at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain on August 28, 2026. Sunil Narine’s blistering 55 off 33 balls set the tone for an emphatic Chase that wrapped up well inside 15 overs. The result moves TKR ahead of the Tridents in the CPL 2026 standings.
BT vs TKR CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The 19th CPL 2026 match highlights are available across multiple platforms depending on your region.
- Pakistan: Tapmad, YouTube
- India: JioStar (TV), FanCode, YouTube
- Bangladesh: Tapmad, YouTube
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports, Discovery+
- USA & Canada: Willow TV, Willow by Cricbuzz
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports & YouTube (Australia), Sky NZ & YouTube (New Zealand)
- Sri Lanka: YouTube
- Nepal: YouTube
- MENA: CricBuzz
- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss at Queen’s Park Oval and chose to field first, a decision that appeared immediately vindicated by the nature of the surface. The pitch offered pace and carry early on, and TKR’s bowlers exploited it with discipline from the opening delivery.
Barbados Tridents managed only 31 runs from the powerplay while losing Shian Brathwaite for 13, giving TKR’s seamers early control. Zachary Carter (28 off 27) kept the innings afloat with measured aggression, but the Tridents never found the fluency needed to post a competitive total on a ground where anything under 150 is vulnerable.
The middle overs saw the Tridents stall badly. Quinton de Kock fell for 11 off 17 balls, a tempo-killing knock at number three followed by Kevlon Anderson’s 6 off 11. By the time the 50 came up in the 10th over, the required run-rate needed a late surge that the batting unit never truly delivered. The 59 and 72 run-marks fell in quick succession, and with each wicket the total drifted further from a par score.
Sunil Narine was the standout with the ball, conceding just 14 runs in four overs while picking up two wickets. His economy tightened the screws in the middle phase and broke the back of any genuine Tridents recovery. Usman Tariq was equally miserly with 1/11 from four overs. Kieron Pollard chipped in with two wickets to complete a disciplined bowling effort that left the Tridents with little margin for error.
Chris Green was the Tridents’ most entertaining contributor, smashing 27 off 17 balls including a pair of sixes in the death overs. His cameo gave the innings some late urgency, but wickets tumbling at the other end, Daniel Sams run out for 0, Ramon Simmonds not facing a ball, left the Tridents stranded at 127/9 after 20 overs. Rivaldo Clarke’s unbeaten 15 off 7 provided cosmetic relief but changed little about the target.
Trinbago’s reply was built on a stunning opening stand. Colin Munro and Sunil Narine put on 96 for the first wicket in 9.3 overs, and by the time TKR reached the powerplay close without losing a wicket, 60 runs from six overs, the match was already tilting sharply in their favour. The chase was never a contest; it was a statement.
Narine reached his fifty off 28 balls, hitting six sixes in the process, and turned what should have been a tight chase into a procession. Munro contributed a stylish 37 off 26 before holing out to Clarke at deep mid-wicket. Their partnership effectively ended the match as a competitive contest before the midway point of TKR’s innings.
Nicholas Pooran added a quick 12 off 10 before departing, and Kieron Pollard saw the chase home with an unbeaten 12. TKR reached 128/3 in 14.5 overs, winning by 7 wickets with 31 balls remaining, a margin that underlined their dominance throughout. Chris Green’s captaincy decisions with the ball and batting order failed to unlock momentum, while TKR’s captain Pooran managed his resources efficiently even when the game was already won.
Toss Winner
Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain.
Key Moment
The Munro–Narine opening stand of 96 in 9.3 overs effectively ended the match as a contest. TKR’s powerplay yielded 60 runs without a wicket, immediately making the 128-run target look routine and removing any pressure a Tridents bowling unit in need of early breakthroughs desperately required.
Star Performer / MVP
Sunil Narine was the undisputed match-winner, his 2/14 from four overs strangled the Tridents’ innings in the middle phase, and his 55 off 33 balls (six sixes) in the chase turned a tricky pursuit into a clinical exhibition.
Barbados Tridents vs Trinbago Knight Riders Match Summary
Team | Score |
Barbados Tridents | 127/9 (20 overs) |
Trinbago Knight Riders | 128/3 (14.5 overs) |
Result | Trinbago won by 7 wickets (31 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Sunil Narine (TKR) – 55 (33) & 2/14 |
Highest Run-Getter of Series | Rovman Powell – 208 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of Series | Matthew Forde – 13 wickets |
BT vs TKR Playing XI
Barbados Tridents: Zachary Carter, Shian Brathwaite, Quinton de Kock, Kevlon Anderson, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green (c), Gudakesh Motie, Daniel Sams, Rivaldo Clarke, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ramon Simmonds
Trinbago Knight Riders: Colin Munro, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran (c), Kieron Pollard, Jyd Goolie, Alex Hales, Matthew Tromp, Dominic Drakes, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Abdul-Raheem Toppin
FAQs – Yesterday’s Barbados Tridents vs Trinbago Knight Riders 19th Match (Aug 28, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Barbados Tridents vs Trinbago Knight Riders match?
A1: Yesterday (August 28, 2026) – 19th CPL Match, Port of Spain Trinbago Knight Riders (128/3 in 14.5 ov) beat Barbados Tridents (127/9 in 20 ov) by 7 wickets with 31 balls remaining. Barbados Tridents: Chris Green top-scored with 27 (17); Sunil Narine took 2/14. Trinbago Knight Riders: Sunil Narine starred with 55 (33) and Colin Munro added 37 (26). Result: TKR earned 2 points and moved to 5th in the CPL 2026 standings.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Sunil Narine (Trinbago Knight Riders) was named Player of the Match for a genuine all-round performance, 2/14 from four overs with the ball, followed by a match-winning 55 off 33 balls in the chase that featured six sixes and set the game beyond Barbados Tridents’ reach inside 11 overs.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The 19th CPL 2026 match was played at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that proved decisive as they restricted the Tridents to 127/9 and completed the chase in just 14.5 overs.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Barbados Tridents, Chris Green top-scored with an aggressive 27 off 17 balls (1×4, 2×6), though it came too late to rescue a struggling innings. Zachary Carter’s 28 off 27 was the only other notable contribution. For Trinbago Knight Riders, Sunil Narine led the chase with 55 off 33 balls, sharing a 96-run opening stand with Colin Munro, who contributed 37 off 26 balls to help seal a commanding win.