159/6 (20.0)
CR : 7.95
167/6 (20.0)
CR : 8.35
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won by 8 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Obed McCoy
4/39
Over 20
Trinbago Knight Riders 159/6
Kieron Pollard43(28)
Nathan Edward10(6)
Shamar Springer0-20(2.0)
ABF won by 8 runs
8:09 AM IST & 10:39 PM Local Time: For the third time in a row, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have defeated the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League. After beating them twice last season, the Falcons edged past them again tonight in a thrilling encounter. Shamar Springer held his nerve in the final over, successfully defending 14 runs — most of it bowled to the experienced Kieron Pollard.
Earlier in the game, TKR won the toss and opted to bowl first. Their bowlers did a remarkable job up until the 14th over.
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons were reeling at 77/5 when Fabian Allen walked in and played one of the finest counter-attacking innings of the tournament. He blazed his way to 45 off just 20 balls, adding a rapid 69-run stand off only 30 deliveries with skipper Imad Wasim for the sixth wicket.
Imad then joined forces with Shamar Springer, and the pair added 21 crucial runs for the seventh wicket — helping the Falcons cross the 160-run mark, a target that had once seemed a distant dream.
Chasing 167, TKR got off to a flying start, but Obed McCoy turned the game on its head in his very first over, removing both Alex Hales and Colin Munro.
Hales struggled to get going and fell for 5 off 10, while Munro, in contrast, was in blistering form — smashing 44 off just 18 balls before being dismissed by McCoy.
Once the spinners came, run scoring became difficult. Rahkeem Cornwall dismissed Nicholas Pooran, who made 10 off 14. Shakib Al Hasan removed Darren Bravo for 2. Keacy Carty's knock of 35 off 31 kept TKR in the hunt throughout the game. After his wicket, Kieron Pollard took the onus on himself and nearly took the Knight Riders home.
Pollard was dropped by Imad Wasim off Obed McCoy. He made them pay by taking 22 off the penultimate over bowled by the left-arm pacer.
With 14 needed off the last over, Shamar Springer held his nerves and gave away only 5 runs to seal the deal for the Falcons.
Earlier in the game, TKR won the toss and opted to bowl first. Their bowlers did a remarkable job up until the 14th over.
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons were reeling at 77/5 when Fabian Allen walked in and played one of the finest counter-attacking innings of the tournament. He blazed his way to 45 off just 20 balls, adding a rapid 69-run stand off only 30 deliveries with skipper Imad Wasim for the sixth wicket.
Imad then joined forces with Shamar Springer, and the pair added 21 crucial runs for the seventh wicket — helping the Falcons cross the 160-run mark, a target that had once seemed a distant dream.
Chasing 167, TKR got off to a flying start, but Obed McCoy turned the game on its head in his very first over, removing both Alex Hales and Colin Munro.
Hales struggled to get going and fell for 5 off 10, while Munro, in contrast, was in blistering form — smashing 44 off just 18 balls before being dismissed by McCoy.
Once the spinners came, run scoring became difficult. Rahkeem Cornwall dismissed Nicholas Pooran, who made 10 off 14. Shakib Al Hasan removed Darren Bravo for 2. Keacy Carty's knock of 35 off 31 kept TKR in the hunt throughout the game. After his wicket, Kieron Pollard took the onus on himself and nearly took the Knight Riders home.
Pollard was dropped by Imad Wasim off Obed McCoy. He made them pay by taking 22 off the penultimate over bowled by the left-arm pacer.
With 14 needed off the last over, Shamar Springer held his nerves and gave away only 5 runs to seal the deal for the Falcons.
Obed McCoy has been named as the 'Player of the Match'.
Obed McCoy (Player of the Match): "(On missing out on a five-for) Well if it happens, it happens. Game of cricket. From the first game, we saw that the pitch was gripping. It was gripping more than it did in the first game. I stuck to my strengths and got the reward.
My strengths are variations and I thought if I can take pace off with two fielders out, it will work. Proud of myself, have been wanting to put in a performance like this. Everyone wants to beat them (TKR)."
My strengths are variations and I thought if I can take pace off with two fielders out, it will work. Proud of myself, have been wanting to put in a performance like this. Everyone wants to beat them (TKR)."
Nicholas Pooran (Trinbago Knight Riders Captain): "Yeah, we were happy with 167. They got some momentum towards the end, Fabian came out and played a good innings but we backed ourselves to chase 167.
Yeah, it has been great. The result didn't go our way. Never nice losing a game. Kudos to Antigua, they bowled well in the middle overs. A couple of lose shots from us, batters need to take accountability for that.
For us, it is just about playing the situation. As a group, we need to dig deep. Polly played a tremendous innings. He continues to teach us how to play different situations and if we want to do well in this tournament, we need to learn fast as a group."
Yeah, it has been great. The result didn't go our way. Never nice losing a game. Kudos to Antigua, they bowled well in the middle overs. A couple of lose shots from us, batters need to take accountability for that.
For us, it is just about playing the situation. As a group, we need to dig deep. Polly played a tremendous innings. He continues to teach us how to play different situations and if we want to do well in this tournament, we need to learn fast as a group."
Imad Wasim (Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Captain): "I think for starters, Fabian Allen played unbelievably well, he took the pressure off me. 167 was a winning total. Coming into the game, it was his first game and to bowl in that phase needs guts. The big wicket was Nicholas Pooran, the way Rahkeem Cornwall bowled. Everyone chipped in.
It is just the early part of the tournament. We want to get the momentum, the confidence is high. We are not taking any game lightly. Guyana is a tough team to face but the crowd is with us. We will put a strong show tomorrow."
It is just the early part of the tournament. We want to get the momentum, the confidence is high. We are not taking any game lightly. Guyana is a tough team to face but the crowd is with us. We will put a strong show tomorrow."
Lowest Totals Defended at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua in CPL
167/6 by Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 2025 (TONIGHT)
176/6 by Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 2024
179/4 by St Lucia Zouks vs Antigua Hawksbills, 2013
167/6 by Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 2025 (TONIGHT)
176/6 by Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 2024
179/4 by St Lucia Zouks vs Antigua Hawksbills, 2013
So, that is it from myself, Karthik Raj and my co-commentator, Ajay as we wrap up the coverage of this CPL fixture. A note of thanks to our, Raju Khariya as well. Do stay tuned and join us for a lot more cricketing action later today.