TKR vs ABF 14th CPL Match Highlights: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons beat Trinbago Knight Riders by five wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, chasing 166 with nine balls to spare. Shadab Khan’s unbeaten 52 off 20 balls sealed the result and kept the Falcons at the top of the CPL 2026 standings, while TKR remained sixth with their knockout hopes under pressure.
TKR vs ABF CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The 14th match of Caribbean Premier League 2026 is available across multiple platforms depending on your region.
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Match Highlights
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the toss and elected to field first at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. With dew expected to settle later and the pitch offering more for batters in the second innings, the call made tactical sense, and the Falcons bowling unit backed it up throughout.
Trinbago Knight Riders began with intent in the powerplay. Alex Hales fell early for 2, caught off Rahkeem Cornwall in the third over, but Nicholas Pooran’s arrival changed the mood. The TKR captain struck six fours and two sixes in a cameo of 43 off just 17 balls at 252.94, combining with Colin Munro to push TKR past 84 in a rapid second-wicket stand before Pooran holed out off Joshua James.
That dismissal triggered a collapse TKR never recovered from. Munro was bowled by Shadab Khan for 46 off 33 at the start of the 11th over, and two wickets fell at the same score of 96 as Matthew Breetzke was stumped off Rahkeem Cornwall for 2. The powerplay momentum vanished inside two overs.
Kieron Pollard failed to provide the lower-order firepower TKR needed. His 9 off 16 at a strike rate of 56.25 before falling to James in the 16th over was costly. Jyd Goolie’s 12 off 18 added little urgency, and TKR found themselves at 131 for 6 with four overs left.
Sunil Narine and Terrance Hinds added an unbroken 34 from 25 balls to close TKR at 165 for 6. The total was competitive but short of what the wicket could have supported with a productive middle order.
Shadab Khan’s bowling was the standout performance of TKR’s innings. His 4-over spell of 1 wicket for 8 runs at an economy of 2.00 was exceptional. His accuracy suffocated TKR between overs eight and twelve. Joshua James took 2 wickets at 5.75, while Rahkeem Cornwall also claimed two.
The Falcons chase opened with a brisk 14 off 6 from Cornwall before he was run out in the first over. Jangoo and Lewis steadied the innings, though Lewis fell for 10 caught behind off Hinds in the seventh over. Hasan Nawaz departed quickly for 1, leaving Falcons at 59 for 3 with the required rate building.
Jangoo anchored the middle overs with a patient 31 off 36 before his dismissal in the 12th over. Moeen Ali contributed 11 off 5 balls before Pollard removed him, reducing Falcons to 92 for 5 in the 13th over. With 74 needed from 41 balls, the match appeared to be swinging back toward TKR.
What followed settled the contest. Shadab Khan and Kusal Perera built an unbroken 76-run sixth-wicket partnership in six overs. Perera finished 34 not out off 24 with three fours and a six. Shadab was breathtaking, his fifty came off 20 balls with 2 fours and 5 sixes, and his assault on Terrance Hinds, who conceded 36 from 2.3 overs, was the defining passage of play. Falcons finished at 168 for 5 with nine balls remaining.
For TKR, deploying Hinds when Shadab was in full flow proved expensive. Narine and Hosein bowled with discipline but were given too few overs at the death to contain the damage. The defeat leaves TKR sixth, in need of wins to stay in knockout contention.
Toss Winner
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the toss and elected to field first.
Key Moment
At 92 for 5 in the 13th over, Shadab Khan and Kusal Perera added an unbroken 76 off 46 balls. Shadab’s five sixes in 20 balls ended TKR’s hopes and sealed a five-wicket win with nine balls to spare.
Star Performer / MVP
Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan was the clear match-winner, his 4-over spell of 1/8 strangled TKR in the middle overs, and his unbeaten 52 off 20 balls settled the chase before it became a contest.
TKR vs ABF Match Summary
Team | Score |
Trinbago Knight Riders | 165/6 (20 Ov) |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 168/5 (18.3 Ov) |
Result | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 5 wickets (9 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Shadab Khan |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Rovman Powell – 187 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Matthew Forde – 12 wickets |
TKR vs ABF Playing XI
Trinbago Knight Riders: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Matthew Breetzke, Kieron Pollard, Jyd Goolie, Sunil Narine, Terrance Hinds, Akeal Hosein, Nathan Edward, Usman Tariq
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo (wk), Evin Lewis, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Perera, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Joshua James, Jayden Seales
FAQs – Yesterday’s TKR vs ABF 14th Match (Aug 22, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s TKR vs ABF match?
A1: Yesterday (August 22, 2026), 14th Match, CPL 2026. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (168/5 in 18.3 overs) beat Trinbago Knight Riders (165/6 in 20 overs) by 5 wickets with 9 balls to spare. TKR: Colin Munro top-scored with 46 and Nicholas Pooran blazed 43 off 17 before a collapse. ABF: Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten 52 off 20 and Kusal Perera made 34 not out. Falcons remain top; TKR stay sixth.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match for an all-round performance, 1/8 in 4 overs with the ball, then 52 not out off 20 deliveries including 5 sixes to seal Falcons’ win with nine balls remaining.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For TKR, Nicholas Pooran top-scored with 43 off 17 and Colin Munro added 46 off 33. For Falcons, Shadab Khan’s 52 not out off 20 was the match-defining knock, backed by Kusal Perera’s 34 not out and Amir Jangoo’s 31 off 36 in the middle overs.