BR vs ABF Match Prediction, 22nd CPL T20 2025: Who will win between Barbados Royals and Antigua & Barbuda Falcons?

Salman khan 05-Sep-2025 • 09:19

Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 20th CPL T20 match will play on 4:30 AM (IST) Sep 6th at Kensington Oval. Here's what you need to know, and our pre-match prediction.

Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

BR vs ABF Match Preview

Home team BR has struggled recently, failing to win in five CPL matches and currently sits at the bottom of the table with one point, sixth. In their previous match against TKR, Trinbago Knight Riders won by seven wickets. BR started well, with Munro contributing consistently in the middle order, but the other batsmen struggled in their batting order and failed to capitalize on the latter overs. Munro was the team's only bright spot, while Hales had a few bursts, but the team's overall depth was lacking. The bowling staff performed poorly, with only Simmonds being relatively solid. Warrican and Green's defense was completely overwhelmed by Pooran and Pollard, particularly in the final few innings. This match will be played at home, and we hope the home team can regain their form on their home turf.

ABF has been doing quite good of late with a 2-3 record out of 5 CPL matches under their belt, which lands them in the 3rd spot in the League table. ABF are coming off a loss against Saint Lucia Kings, who went on to beat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 6 wickets. While ABF as a batting side was competitive, it's bowling was found wanting in depth, thereby vulnerable to batters of mightier opponents, thus showcasing lack of bowling depth.

Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Barbados Royals

L L NR L L

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

L L W L W

Head-to-Head

BR has a slight advantage in the last three matches between the two teams, winning two of them.

Kensington Oval Weather and Pitch Report

Kensington Oval is one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the Caribbean. The weather on matchday is expected to be sunny with a low chance of rain, so there should be no significant interruptions. Historical data for this venue indicates:

Average first-innings score: Around 165 runs
Chasing difficulty: The pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, making it more challenging for teams batting second.
Pitch Characteristics:

Fast bowlers can often exploit early movement with the new ball to claim quick wickets.

Spin bowlers are likely to come into play during the middle and later overs, effectively controlling the scoring rate.

Key Player Predictions

BR:

Colin Munro: Has been in consistent form recently and is the team's only consistent hitter.

Simmonds: Has been the most consistent pitcher in the group and will need to shoulder more of the responsibilities of controlling the innings.

ABF:

Tim Seifert: Scored 125 runs in the last game and is the absolute core of ABF's offense.

Jayden Seales: The team's leading pitcher. If he can create early breakthroughs in the opening inning, he will significantly reduce the pressure on subsequent pitchers.

Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Match Prediction

In terms of overall lineup depth, ABF's hitting is clearly superior to BR's. Despite the lack of pitching depth, ABF has a better chance of winning against a struggling BR. If BR wants to break its losing streak, batters other than Munro will need to step up, and the pitching staff must defend against key hitters like Seifert in the middle and late innings.