CPL 2025 |Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Match 14 Highlights | tapmad
Here’s a visual peek at the excitement from CPL 2025 Match 14: Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons—capturing the electric atmosphere as the Knight Riders clinched their first-ever win over the Falcons.
Match Summary – Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Match 14)
Result: Trinbago Knight Riders chased down 147 with ease, finishing at 152 for 2 in 18.4 overs, winning by 8 wickets.
Player of the Match: Mohammad Amir. His early incisive bowling laid the foundation for the dominant performance
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
Key Moments & Strategies
1. Falcons’ Setback – Early Collapse
Falcon openers Rahkeem Cornwall and Karima Gore both fell for ducks in the opening over, a double blow that set the tone early.
While Jewel Andrew stabilized the innings with a gritty 40 off 31 balls, he eventually fell to a stunning one-handed catch by McKenny Clarke, turning the momentum decisively in favor of the Knight Riders.
Despite efforts from Imad Wasim (37)* and Usama Mir (34), the Falcons could only muster 146 for 7 in their 20 overs. Amir, Russell, and Hosein shared the wickets efficiently
2. TKR’s Dominant Response
Nicholas Pooran won the toss and put the Falcons in to bat—a pivotal decision that paid dividends.
Openers started steadily before Colin Munro departed early. Then, Keacy Carty (60 off 45) and Alex Hales (55 off 46)* stitched a patient, match-defining 87-run partnership.
Nicholas Pooran, with a composed cameo of 23 not out off 11 balls, sealed the chase in style by smashing a six off Jayden Seales, wrapping up the match with 8 balls remaining.
Turning the Tide: Breakdown & Themes
| Phase | Key Moments |
|---|---|
| Falcons Innings | Early collapse, Andrew’s resistance, partnership threat, lower-order fightback |
| TKR Bowling | Amir strikes early, combined discipline from Russell & Hosein |
| TKR Chase | Early wicket, Carty–Hales consolidation, Pooran finishes off |
Highlights:
Mohammad Amir’s impact with the new ball set the tone. His movement and precision earned early breakthroughs—a critical edge for TKR. ESPN.comESPN Cricinfo
Fielding brilliance: Clarke’s grab off Andrew’s shot was a moment of sheer athleticism. ESPN.comESPN Cricinfo
Batting maturity from Carty and Hales: Their calculated tempo ensured the runs flowed without panic.
What This Win Means
This marks TKR’s first ever win against the Falcons in CPL history after three prior defeats. ⬆ It also boosted their position to second place on the points table, just behind the Falcons. ESPN.comESPN Cricinfo
Nicholas Pooran’s captaincy and decision-making were spot-on—demonstrating calm leadership under pressure. CricbuzzESPN Cricinfo
Momentum shift: The home-leg triumph provides a crucial shot of confidence for TKR as the tournament progresses.
Quick Recap
Falcons: 146/7 (20 overs) – early collapse, Andrew and lower-order revival.
TKR: 152/2 (18.4 overs) – paced chase, anchored by Carty and Hales, finished by Pooran.
Key Players: Amir (ball), Carty & Hales (bat), Pooran (finish).
