Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) will face Barbados Tridents (BT) in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on Wednesday. The Falcons have recorded three wins and three defeats from their six matches so far and are currently third on the points table. Meanwhile, Chris Green‘s side has won two matches and will be looking to continue their recent improvement after beating Saint Lucia Kings in their previous outing.
ABF suffered a heavy seven-wicket defeat against Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) last time out after being bowled out for only 116. BT, on the other hand, produced a strong batting display against Saint Lucia Kings (SLK), posting 177 for 5 in a rain-shortened 18-over contest before defending the total successfully. With both sides still fighting for a strong position in the league standings, another important contest awaits in North Sound.
ABF vs BT, CPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: August 26, 7:00 pm Local / 11:00 pm GMT / 4:30 am IST
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
ABF vs BT Head-to-Head Record in T20s
Matches played: 4 | ABF won: 2 | BT won: 2
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is expected to offer a balanced contest, with pacers likely to get some assistance during the early stages. The pitch generally provides good bounce and carry, which could allow the fast bowlers to trouble batters in the powerplay. The surface may become slightly slower as the innings progresses, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs. Bowlers who can vary their pace and maintain tight lines could be difficult to score against.
Chasing has traditionally been a strong option at this venue, with teams batting second enjoying a notable advantage. The arrival of evening dew could make it harder for bowlers to grip the ball later in the match. The average first-innings score is around 160-162, while a total above 175 could put considerable pressure on the chasing side. Light rain is also forecast around the time of the match, which could influence the toss and conditions.
Squads
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Moeen Ali (c), Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo (wk), Karima Gore, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Perera, Joshua James, Shadab Khan, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Evin Lewis, Milind Kumar, Jahmar Hamilton, Fabian Allen, Usama Mir, Anderson Phillip, Tajinder Dhillon, Tim Robinson, Anderson Mahase, Sufyan Moqim
Barbados Tridents: Chris Green (c), Brandon King, Zachary Carter, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rivaldo Clarke, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Kevlon Anderson, Gudakesh Motie, Ramon Simmonds, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, George Linde, Kadeem Alleyne, Johann Layne, Sadrack Descarte, Zishan Motara, Jakeem Pollard
ABF vs BT, Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- ABF wins the toss and bowls first
- BT’s powerplay score: 50-55
- BT’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- BT wins the toss and bowls first
- ABF’s powerplay score: 45-50
- ABF’s total score: 160-170
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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