In a thrilling encounter on September 20, 2025, the Trinbago Knight Riders secured their spot in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final by defeating the Saint Lucia Kings by a commanding 56-run margin. The Knight Riders will now face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in what promises to be an electrifying final on Sunday. The match was defined by stellar performances from Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales, who both scored crucial half-centuries, and a dominant bowling display led by Usman Tariq and Sunil Narine. The Knight Riders posted a formidable total of 194/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to aggressive batting from Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell in the death overs. In response, the Kings struggled to maintain momentum, particularly against the Knight Riders’ spin trio, who effectively stifled their chase. Tariq emerged as the standout bowler with figures of 4/35, while Narine contributed significantly with 3/18. The stage is now set for a high-stakes final between the Knight Riders and the Amazon Warriors, who have a storied history in CPL finals.
