TKR vs BT 27th CPL Match Highlights – Trinbago Knight Riders defeated Barbados Tridents by 35 runs at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, on September 5, 2026. Nicholas Pooran’s commanding 59 off 37 balls powered TKR to 147/6, before Sunil Narine dismantled the Tridents’ chase with a devastating 4/12 spell to bowl them out for 112 in 18.3 overs. The result keeps TKR’s campaign alive at sixth on the CPL 2026 table, while the Tridents slip further in trouble at seventh.
TKR vs BT CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The 27th CPL 2026 match between Trinbago Knight Riders and Barbados Tridents is available across multiple regional platforms. Fans can check their local broadcaster for live coverage.
- Pakistan: Tapmad (Live Stream), A Sports (TV), CPL Official YouTube Channel
- India: FanCode (Live Stream), JioStar / Star Sports Network (TV), CPL Official YouTube Channel
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports & Kayo Sports (Australia), Sky Sports NZ & Sky Sports Now (New Zealand), CPL Official YouTube Channel
- USA & Canada: Willow TV & Willow by Cricbuzz
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports (TV), Discovery+ (Live Stream)
- Bangladesh: Tapmad (Live Stream), Gazi TV / GTV (TV), CPL Official YouTube Channel
- Sri Lanka: CPL Official YouTube Channel
- Nepal: CPL Official YouTube Channel
- MENA: Cricbuzz
- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Barbados Tridents won the toss at Kensington Oval and elected to field first, a decision that initially looked defensible given the conditions under lights in Bridgetown. With a varied attack built around spin and pace, the Tridents had reasons to be optimistic about restricting a quality TKR line-up.
The powerplay was disrupted early for Trinbago when Sunil Narine fell cheaply for 2 off 9 balls in the third over, caught at short midwicket by Clarke off Jakeem Pollard. At 14/1, the Knight Riders needed Munro to anchor the innings, and the left-hander responded with composure and intent, rotating strike while finding the boundary at well-timed intervals.
The second-wicket partnership between Colin Munro and Nicholas Pooran proved to be the cornerstone of the TKR innings. The stand yielded 68 runs and transformed the innings from cautious to commanding. Munro provided solidity at the top, while Pooran attacked the bowling with authority from the moment he arrived. He was especially severe on Gudakesh Motie and Jakeem Pollard, driving and pulling with controlled aggression. By the end of the 10th over, TKR had reached 82/1 with both batters in full flow.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman ended Munro’s stay for 38 off 32 balls, bowling him through the gate in the 11th over. Kieron Pollard walked in with intent and struck 15 off 13 balls before Motie claimed his wicket in the 14th over. Motie’s spell was the standout moment of the Tridents’ bowling performance, three wickets in two overs for 29 runs brought TKR to a shaky 127/6, with Alex Hales and Jyd Goolie also departing in quick succession. However, Pooran’s 59, featuring seven sixes, had already done its damage. Joshua Da Silva and Akeal Hosein saw out the final overs to bring the total to 147/6.
The Tridents’ chase began with intent from Brandon King, who struck three boundaries before Narine’s first intervention in the third over. What followed was a sequence that effectively settled the match: de Kock walked in and was lbw for a golden duck on the very next delivery, before Clarke fell for 0 in the fifth over. The Tridents slumped from 18/0 to 30/3 inside five overs, with Narine unplayable on a surface offering just enough turn to create doubt in every batter’s mind.
Chris Green was caught off Akeal Hosein for 5 in the sixth over, and the Tridents were in freefall at 35/4. The required rate had climbed steeply, and any realistic hope of chasing 148 had evaporated. Zachary Carter and Sherfane Rutherford attempted a recovery, Carter made 21 off 20 balls before Jyd Goolie dismissed him in the ninth over, while Rutherford showed patience with 21 off 24 balls before Lahiru Kumara took his wicket in the 16th over.
Daniel Sams (17 off 14) and Shadrack Descarte (16 off 9) provided brief lower-order entertainment, but Goolie’s 3/20 and Kumara’s 2/30 ensured no sustained resistance was possible. Narine returned to complete the job, dismissing Jakeem Pollard, on T20 debut, for a golden duck to finish with 4/12. The Tridents were bowled out for 112, falling 35 runs short. Tactically, Pooran handled TKR’s bowling resources intelligently, introducing Narine at the right moment. For the Tridents, the decision to field first backfired, and top-order fragility continues to cost them dearly in the tournament.
Toss Winner
Barbados Tridents won the toss and elected to field first at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point came in the third over of the Tridents’ chase, when Sunil Narine dismissed Brandon King and then bowled Quinton de Kock for a golden duck on the very next delivery. That double strike in consecutive balls reduced the Tridents to 18/2 and set off a collapse that saw them fall to 35/4 inside six overs, with the required rate already beyond realistic reach.
Star Performer / MVP
Sunil Narine was the standout performer of the match, returning figures of 4/12 off 3.3 overs to dismantle the Tridents’ top order and secure TKR’s 35-run victory with nine balls to spare.
TKR vs BT Match Summary
Team | Score |
Trinbago Knight Riders | 147/6 (20 overs) |
Barbados Tridents | 112 (18.3 overs) |
Result | TKR won by 35 runs (9 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Sunil Narine |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Colin Munro – 294 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Matthew Forde – 15 wickets |
TKR vs BT Playing XI
Trinbago Knight Riders: Colin Munro, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran (c), Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, Jyd Goolie, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Akeal Hosein, Dexter Sween, Usman Tariq, Lahiru Kumara
Barbados Tridents: Brandon King, Zachary Carter, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rivaldo Clarke, Chris Green (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Shadrack Descarte, Daniel Sams, Gudakesh Motie, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jakeem Pollard
FAQs – Yesterday’s TKR vs BT 27th Match (Sep 05, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s TKR vs BT match?
A1: Yesterday (September 5, 2026) — 27th CPL Match: Trinbago Knight Riders (147/6) beat Barbados Tridents (112) by 35 runs. For TKR, Nicholas Pooran top-scored with 59 off 37 balls, supported by Colin Munro’s 38. Sunil Narine then claimed 4/12 to wrap up the chase. For the Tridents, Zachary Carter and Sherfane Rutherford each scored 21, but no batter could build a meaningful contribution. TKR remain sixth on the table; the Tridents stay seventh.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Sunil Narine was the standout player of the match, claiming 4 wickets for just 12 runs in 3.3 overs. His ability to strike repeatedly through the powerplay dismantled the Tridents’ top order and rendered their chase of 148 virtually impossible from the sixth over onwards.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Barbados Tridents won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that backfired as TKR posted 147/6 and bowled the Tridents out for 112.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Trinbago Knight Riders, Nicholas Pooran top-scored with 59 off 37 balls, hitting seven sixes in a dominant captain’s knock. Colin Munro contributed 38 off 32 balls at the top of the order. For Barbados Tridents, Zachary Carter and Sherfane Rutherford each made 21, with Daniel Sams adding 17 off 14 balls in the lower order.