Cricket Match Prediction | CPL 2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Match 20 | Sept 20 – Can ABF defeat the second-placed TKR?

TKR vs ABF Match Analysis

The Trinbago Knight Riders vs. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will be the 20th encounter of the CPL 2024. The scheduled date and time for the match are 20th September 2024, 5:00 AM in Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.

The Trinbago Knight Riders are a balanced squad with a mix of seasoned campaigners and young talent. They have been winning a lot lately and brought themselves into a position toward the top of the standings, so they are sure contenders. They can blow teams away with the power hitting, coupled with controlled bowling to keep things tight.

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have failed to live up to expectations for much of the tournament, as some big wins have been tempered by losses due to leaky bowling and a batting lineup that hasn’t always responded to the pressure.

TKR vs ABF Team Preview & Squads

Trinbago Knight Riders

The Trinbago Knight Riders chased down an exciting 5-wicket win over Guyana Amazon Warriors in Port of Spain in the 19th match of the CPL 2024. Chasing a target of 149, TKR achieved 149/5 in 19.2 overs as the match-winning knock came from Andre Russell, muscling an unbeaten 36 off 15 balls. The big-hitting all-rounder changed the game in the favor of TKR with his explosive hitting in death overs to win the Player of the Match award. 

Keacy Carty has been the consistent scorer in the CPL 2024 for TKR with 202 runs in 6 innings at a fine average of 40.40. Nicholas Pooran is amongst runs too, having scored 202 runs in 7 innings at an average of 28.85 while Shaqkere Parris has scored 165 runs in 5 innings at an average of 33.00.

Waqar Salamkheil has been the main wicket-taker for Trinbago Knight Riders over the past year, snaring 13 wickets in 7 innings at a good economy of 14.69. He is followed closely by Sunil Narine, who has taken 10 wickets in 6 innings at an average of 11.90. Akeal Hosein comes next with 5 scalps in 6 innings at an average of 31.60.

Trinbago Knight Riders Squads

Trinbago Knight Riders Squads

Kieron Pollard(c), Nicholas Pooran(w), Sunil Narine, Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Terrance Hinds, Waqar Salamkheil, Akeal Hosein, Jason Roy, Andre Russell, Jayden Seales, Andries Gous, Keacy Carty, Chris Jordan, Mark Deyal, Shaqkere Parris, Joshua Little, Nathan Edwards

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons lost the 17th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024 against St Lucia Kings by 26 runs in Gros Islet. The Kings, batting first, reached 152/8 in their 20 overs. The ABF, while chasing this score, managed only 126/8 in their allotted 20 overs without reaching the target. 

Justin Greaves has been the top run-scorer for ABF during the past year with 174 runs in 5 innings at 43.50, Fakhar Zaman 159 runs in 5 innings at 31.80, and Imad Wasim 134 runs in 6 innings at 33.50. 

Over the last year, Shamar Springer has been the chief taker of wickets for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, picking up 10 wickets in 7 innings at an average of 18.80. Chris Green is next after him, scoring 9 wickets in 8 innings at an average of 21.77, while Fabian Allen has 7 wickets in 6 innings at an average of 22.14.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squads

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squads

Chris Green(c), Jahmar Hamilton(w), Kofi James, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Amir, Kelvin Pitman, Roshon Primus, Shamar Springer, Brandon King, Jewel Andrew, Sam Billings, Hassan Khan, Teddy Bishop, Justin Greaves, Hayden Walsh, Joshua James 

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons outfield report

Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Since it will be a new track, the team that wins the toss will likely put their opponents into bat and search for early breakthroughs.

Part of the sky over Trinidad would be clouded over. 

The track will pose problems for the bowlers in the early overs, but once batsmen settle in, they may play brilliantly.

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

They have met in only one match this season, and the match was won by ABF.

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Prediction

According to cricket analysts, Trinbago Knight Riders have a 55% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.