The thirteenth version of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is all set to ship one other month of high-intensity T20 cricket for followers throughout the globe. The motion will get underway on August 14 (August 15 IST) at Warner Park, the place hosts St Kitts & Nevis Patriots will lock horns with the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons within the opening encounter.
The month-long event will function 34 matches performed throughout six picturesque venues within the Caribbean. The ultimate showdown is slated for September 21, promising a becoming climax to some of the vibrant leagues in world cricket.
Playoff race and event format
The competitors construction stays acquainted for CPL followers. After the league stage, the highest 4 groups will progress to the playoffs. The format mirrors the Indian Premier League (IPL) system, that means the highest two groups on the factors desk will benefit from the benefit of two alternatives to safe a spot within the ultimate.
The third and fourth-placed groups will battle it out in an eliminator, with the winner going through the loser of Qualifier 1 for a spot within the grand finale. This format ensures added drama, retaining followers on the sting of their seats until the very finish of the league stage.
Saint Lucia Kings eye title defence
All eyes will likely be on defending champions Saint Lucia Kings, who scripted historical past in 2024 by clinching their first-ever CPL title. They defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors in an exciting ultimate final season and can enter the 2025 version with the arrogance and momentum of champions.
Led by David Wiese, the Kings will goal to duplicate their success and be a part of the elite checklist of groups to win back-to-back CPL titles. Nevertheless, with each franchise bolstering its squad through the low season, the street to glory is anticipated to be fiercely aggressive.
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Squads of all six groups:
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Rahkeem Cornwall, Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim (c), Jayden Seales, Justin Greaves, Odean Smith, Jewel Andrew, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Fabian Allen, Bevon Jacobs, AM Ghazanfar, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Joshua James
Barbados Royals: Brandon King, Quinton de Kock, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Jomel Warrican, Kadeem Alleyne, Shaqkere Paris, Kofi James, Nyeem Younger, Rivaldo Clarke, Zishan Motara, Johann Layne, Ramon Simmonds, Daniel Sams, Eathan Bosch
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir (c), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Iftikhar Ahmad, Moeen Ali, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamarh Brooks, Kemol Savory, Ben McDermott, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Quentin Sampson, Riyad Latif
Saint Lucia Kings: Tim David, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert, Johnson Charles, Alzarri Joseph, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Wiese (c), Delano Potgieter, Matthew Forde, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Javelle Glen, Micah McKenzie, Shadrack Descarte, Johann Jeremiah, Keon Gaston, Ackeem Auguste
Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Usman Tariq, Ali Khan, Darren Bravo, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Terrance Hinds, Nathan Edward, Joshua Da Silva, McKenny Clarke
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder (c), Andre Fletcher, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Alick Athanaze, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mickyle Louis, Jeremiah Louis, Jyd Goolie, Waqar Salamkheil, Dominic Drakes, Ashmead Nedd, Navin Bidaisee, Leniko Boucher
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