Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) will lock horns with Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the 12th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound this Sunday. The Falcons have had a decent start to their campaign, securing two victories from four encounters, whereas the Knight Riders have registered a single win from their two opening games.
ABF will enter the matchup with high morale after successfully chasing down a target of 188 against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their last game. Evin Lewis, Hasan Nawaz, and Shadab Khan delivered key performances in that successful run chase. Meanwhile, TKR will be keen to bounce back after a five-wicket loss to the Jamaica Kingsmen, despite setting a solid total of 182 on the scoreboard.
ABF vs TKR, CPL 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 23, 7:00 pm Local / 11:00 pm GMT / 4:30 am IST
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
ABF vs TKR Head-to-Head History in T20s
Total matches: 5 | ABF victories: 3 | TKR victories: 2
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Conditions
The track at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is expected to offer an even contest between batters and bowlers. The brand-new ball might provide some seam movement and bounce for the fast bowlers in the initial overs, making precise shot-making crucial for the opening batters.
As the game progresses, spin bowlers are likely to find more assistance, making it slightly more challenging to score freely. Nonetheless, batsmen who settle in should be capable of scoring at a brisk rate later on. Captains winning the toss might choose to field first after evaluating the pitch conditions in the opening innings.
Squad Lineups
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Moeen Ali (c), Amir Jangoo (wk), Evin Lewis, Karima Gore, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Kusal Perera, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Fabian Allen, Jayden Seales, Rahkeem Cornwall, Tim Robinson, Tajinder Dhillon, Joshua James, Jahmar Hamilton, Usama Mir, Anderson Phillip, Anderson Mahase
Trinbago Knight Riders: Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Kieron Pollard, Jyd Goolie, Matthew Breetzke, Terrance Hinds, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Nathan Edward, Joshua Da Silva, Matthew Tromp, Dominic Drakes, Dexter Sween, Justin Greaves, Amshi de Silva, Ajay Kumar, Abdul Raheem Toppin
ABF vs TKR: Match Prediction for Today
Scenario 1:
- If ABF wins the toss and opts to field first
- TKR’s powerplay score: 50-55
- TKR’s total projected score: 170-180
Scenario 2:
- If TKR wins the toss and opts to field first
- ABF’s powerplay score: 55-60
- ABF’s total projected score: 175-185
Match Prediction: The side batting second is expected to win the match.
