Final result
Trinbago Knight Riders won by 9 wickets
Player of the match: N Pooran
Result · Caribbean Premier League
Antigua And Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders
Result · Caribbean Premier League
Venue par · 170Chase success · 51%POTM · N Pooran
Match preview & overview
Trinbago Knight Riders cruise to 9-wicket win over Antigua Falcons at Providence
Trinbago Knight Riders beat Antigua And Barbuda Falcons by 9 wickets at Providence Stadium, Guyana, on 16 September 2025. Antigua posted 166/8 after being put in to bat, but TKR's openers dismantled the target with barely a scare, finishing on 168/1. N Pooran collected the Player of the Match award. TKR chose to field after winning the toss, a decision supported by Providence's conditions and one that paid off in full.
Antiqua's innings followed a familiar pattern at this ground: a controlled start in the powerplay (44 runs, 1 wicket), a productive middle phase (75 runs, no wickets), then a death-overs collapse that cost them the match. Seven wickets fell for just 47 runs in the final phase, turning what could have been a 185-plus total into a gettable 166. TKR's bowlers deserve credit for executing under pressure when it mattered most.
The chase was one-sided from the first over. TKR reached 59 runs in their powerplay for the loss of just 1 wicket, well above Providence's average powerplay return of 40 runs across 113 matches at the ground. From that point on, they never looked in trouble. The middle overs produced 83 runs at zero wickets, and TKR cruised home without breaking sweat at the death.
Pitch report & venue insights
Providence Stadium, Guyana — 113-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
113
T20 matches hosted
170
Avg 1st-innings score
146
Avg 2nd-innings score
51%
Chase success rate
40
Avg powerplay runs
65%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
TKR chase 167 with 9 wickets in hand
Trinbago Knight Riders overhauled Antigua And Barbuda Falcons' 166/8 with remarkable ease, finishing on 168/1. The result was effectively settled long before the final over, with TKR losing only one wicket across the entire innings.
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Falcons' death overs cost them dearly
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TKR powerplay set up the win early
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N Pooran named Player of the Match
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TKR win the head-to-head series 3-2
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may be of interest at Providence, where the venue's average first-innings score of 170 across 113 matches suggests scores cluster in a predictable band.
- Toss-decision markets could carry value here: Providence sees the fielding side win the toss 63% of the time, and chasing sides succeed in 49% of matches, suggesting conditions favour bowling first without guaranteeing a chase win.
- Player performance markets focused on powerplay contributors may be worth examining given TKR's consistent ability to attack from the first over.
- Death-overs bowling markets may be more attractive than outright result lines in CPL matches at this ground, where scoring in the final phase averages 38 runs and collapses like Antigua's 7/47 at the death are a recurring feature.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Antigua And Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders
Who won the TKR vs Antigua Falcons CPL match on 16 September 2025?
Trinbago Knight Riders won by 9 wickets at Providence Stadium, Guyana. They chased down 167 with only 1 wicket lost, finishing on 168/1.
Who was Player of the Match in TKR vs Antigua Falcons?
N Pooran was named Player of the Match for his performance during Trinbago Knight Riders' chase. He played a central role in TKR's middle-overs phase in which they scored 83 runs without losing a wicket.
What is the head-to-head record between TKR and Antigua Falcons?
Across five meetings, Antigua And Barbuda Falcons lead the head-to-head 3-2. However, Trinbago Knight Riders have now won both encounters in the 2025 CPL season, including an 8-wicket win at Brian Lara Stadium and this 9-wicket victory at Providence.
Where to watch CPL T20 matches in the UK?
CPL matches are typically available in the UK via Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming options through Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full Sky subscription. Check listings in advance as scheduling can vary.
What is Providence Stadium's average first-innings score in T20 cricket?
Across 113 T20 matches at Providence Stadium, the average first-innings score is 170. Chasing sides win approximately 49% of the time, making it a fairly balanced venue once a total is set.
What was Antigua Falcons' score in the first innings?
Antigua And Barbuda Falcons posted 166/8 from their 20 overs. They were solid in the middle overs with 75 runs for no wicket, but lost 7 wickets for just 47 runs during the death overs, which curtailed their final total.
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