CPL 2025: Qualifier 2, TKR vs SLK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s CPL match? | CricTracker
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) square off against Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) in Qualifier 2 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, September 20.
By Adreej Kumar Mitra
Published – 18 Sept 2025, 10:13 IST | Updated – 18 Sept 2025, 11:12 IST
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Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) square off against Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) in Qualifier 2 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, September 20.
TKR made it to the playoffs after finishing third on the points table, with six wins and four defeats from 10 games. They were the first team to qualify for the playoffs but failed to finish inside the top two after suffering a hat-trick of defeats to end the league phase. In the Eliminator, the Nicholas Pooran-led side defeated Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by nine wickets.
Meanwhile, Saint Lucia Kings finished at the top of the table after winning five and losing three matches. Two of their games ended without a result. In Qualifier 1, the Kings failed to chase down a 158-run target against Guyana Amazon Warriors, eventually losing by 14 runs.
These two teams have met each other twice in the earlier stages of the tournament. They have one win each.
TKR vs SLK Match Details
Match | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings, Qualifier 2, CPL 2025 |
Date and Time | Saturday, September 20; 5:30 AM (IST) |
Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Broadcast and live-streaming | Sony Sports Network and FanCode (app and website) |
TKR vs SLK Pitch Report
The surface at the Providence Stadium in Guyana is expected to be decent for batting. In the seven matches played at this venue in CPL 2025, the average first-innings score has been around 159. Four out of the seven games have been won by chasing teams.
Also Check:Live Scores from TKR vs SLK
TKR vs SLK Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played | 28 |
Won By TKR | 18 |
Won By SLK | 08 |
No Result | 02 |
Tied | 00 |
First-Ever Fixture | August 17, 2013 |
Most-Recent Fixture | September 4, 2025 |
TKR vs SLK Predicted Playing XIs
Trinbago Knight Riders
Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Nicholas Pooran (C & WK), Darren Bravo, Keacy Carty, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Saurabh Netravalkar, Usman Tariq.
Saint Lucia Kings
Tim Seifert (WK), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Aaron Jones, Tim David, David Wiese (C), Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Tymal Mills, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Also Check:CPL 2025 Squads
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran has been in scintillating form, especially in the back end of the tournament. He is third on the list of leading run-getters in CPL 2025. In 11 innings, he has amassed 375 runs at an average of 46.88 and a strike rate of 134.40. Pooran will be key to TKR’s chances on Saturday.
Also Check:CPL 2025 Stats
Probable Best Bowler: Tabraiz Shamsi
Tabraiz Shamsi is among the leading wicket-takers in CPL 2025. In nine innings, he has accounted for 17 wickets at an average of 14.05. His economy rate is a decent 7.02. Shamsi’s spell through the middle overs is going to be crucial against TKR.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting second to win the match
Scenario 1
- Trinbago Knight Riders win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 45-55
- SLK: 165-175
- Trinbago Knight Riders win the match
Scenario 2
- Saint Lucia Kings win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 50-60
- TKR: 170-180
- Saint Lucia Kings win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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