The seventh match of CPL 2025 will see Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) tackle Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on Wednesday. The Falcons have proven resilience up to now—successful one, shedding one, and seeing one other washed out—and will likely be wanting to strengthen their place with a victory over a star-studded TKR facet.
Karima Gore has been the standout performer for the Falcons, persistently scoring runs and main their batting charts. He’ll have the assist of a dynamic center order that includes Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim, and Fabian Allen. Nevertheless, considerations stay over their decrease order, with Cornwall, Jacobs, and Andrew needing to play deeper innings to assist the facet put up or chase an enormous whole. On the bowling entrance, Obed McCoy and Jayden Seales have led the cost successfully, whereas spin choices like Allah Ghaznafar, Cornwall, and Shakib present depth and selection.
TKR, in the meantime, come into this contest with confidence after Colin Munro’s match-winning century of their final outing. Alongside Munro, the likes of Alex Hales and Nicholas Pooran add firepower to their batting lineup. Their bowling assault, spearheaded by Usman Tariq and Mohammad Amir, has additionally been spectacular. With each side boasting high quality spinners, the competition is ready to be carefully fought.
CPL 2025 Match Particulars
- Date and Time: August 17; 7:00 pm native/ 11:00 pm GMT/ 4:30 am IST (Aug 18)
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is understood for being a difficult venue, usually favouring groups that chase. Early on, the pitch might be two-paced, giving seamers a bonus with swing and motion, particularly underneath the lights. However because the innings progress and the ball will get older, the floor slows down, bringing spinners into play. They’ll use the grip and activate provide, making scoring powerful throughout the center and late overs.
ABF vs TKR Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Rahkeem Cornwall
- All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Imad Wasim
- Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Karima Gore, Jayden Seales
ABF vs TKR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
- Selection 1: Nicholas Pooran (c), Shakib Al Hasan (vc)
- Selection 2: Rahkeem Cornwall (c), Colin Munro (vc)
ABF vs TKR Dream11 Prediction Backups
Obed McCoy, Usman Tariq, Jewel Andrew, Mohammad Amir
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ABF vs TKR Dream11 Staff for at present’s match (August 20, 11:00 pm GMT)
Squads
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Rahkeem Cornwall, Jewel Andrew (wk), Karima Gore, Bevon Jacobs, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim (c), Odean Smith, Obed McCoy, Allah Ghazanfar, Jayden Seales, Kevin Wickham, Joshua James, Amir Jangoo, Naveen-ul-Haq, Shamar Springer, Justin Greaves
Trinbago Knight Riders: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Keacy Carty, Terrance Hinds, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Joshua Da Silva, Usman Tariq, Mohammad Amir, Darren Bravo, Andre Russell, Yannic Cariah, Ali Khan, McKenny Clarke, Nathan Edwards
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