Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Head-to-Head & More

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has given many moments to remember and is soon climbing up the charts to become the leading T20 league in the world. CPL is unique because of the availability of plenty of match winners who can change the game quickly. Among all the fantastic rivalries in the CPL, Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders is special. When the two teams compete against each other, fans get to witness some thrilling cricket action. 

History of the two CPL Franchises

Before moving to the head-to-head record between the two teams, let us understand their journey in the CPL.

Barbados Royals

The Barbados Royals, previously known as Barbados Tridents, have been one of the most entertaining CPL teams since its inception in 2013. They have had a shot at the title four times, two of which were successful. Barbados Royals were crowned CPL champions in 2014 and 2019, much to the delight of their loyal fans.

Trinbago Knight Riders

Trinbago Knight Riders is the most successful team in the CPL, winning the league 4 times. Trinbago Knight Riders, previously known as Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel, have dominated the league by making it to the final 5 times. They lifted the CPL trophy in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020.

Head-to-Head Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders

The two teams have had intense matches, with the Trinbago Knight Riders having an edge over the Barbados Royals. While the Trinbago Knight Riders have won 15 out of the 24 matches, the Barbados Royals have managed to win only 9. The previous 5 matches show that the two teams are competing well, with 3 wins for the Trinbago Knight Riders and 2 for the Barbados Royals.

Recent 5 Matches between BR and TKR

The following are the recent 5 matches played between the Barbados Royals and the Trinbago Knight Riders:

Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders – 13th Sep, 2024

• The two teams played a tight match on September 13, 2024. Batting first, the Barbados Royals scored 156 runs. Rovman Powell was the major contributor with a 59-run knock.
• Trinbago Knight Riders battled to chase the target but eventually won by two wickets with one ball to spare.
• Akeal Hosein, for his 20 runs and 2 wickets, was named the player of the match.

Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders – 6th Sep, 2023

• In what turned out to be a one-sided contest, the two teams played against each other on 6th September 2023. Batting first, the Trinbago Knight Riders put a mammoth 208 runs on the board. Nicholas Pooran stole the show with his unbeaten knock of 102 runs.
• Barbados Royals never looked like chasing down the huge total, eventually losing the match by 42 runs.Akeal Hosein and Waqar Salamkheil picked up two wickets each to restrict the Barbados Royals to just 166.
• Nicholas Pooran, for his blistering 102-run knock, was named the player of the match.

Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders – 30th Aug, 2023

• Barbados Royals could not have dreamt of an embarrassing defeat when they played Trinbago Knight Riders on 30th August 2023. Trinbago Knight Riders batted first and scored an impressive 194 runs. Martin Guptill dominated the bowlers, scoring an unbeaten century.
• Barbados Royals’ batters failed to pose any challenge, with the innings folding for just 61 runs. Waqar Salamkheil picked up 4 wickets to take his team to a 133-run win.
• Martin Guptill, for his brilliant century, was named the player of the match.

Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders – 13th Sep, 2022

• Barbados Royals dominated the Trinbago Knight Riders when the two teams met on 13th September 2022. Batting first, the Trinbago Knight Riders were bowled out for just 132 runs. Nicholas Pooran scored 52 runs but didn’t get any support from other batters.
• The Barbados Royals chased down the total easily by 8 wickets and 24 balls to spare, thanks to a quickfire 79-run innings by Kyle Mayers.
• Kyle Mayers, for his destructive batting performance, was named the player of the match.

Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders – 7th Sep, 2022

Barbados Royals secured a massive win against Trinbago Knight Riders in a rain-curtailed game when the two teams met on 7th September 2022. Batting first, the Barbados Royals scored 194 runs, as David Miller scored 60 quick runs.

Trinbago Knight Riders were given an adjusted target of 132 in eight overs, which they failed to achieve, scoring only 51 runs.

David Miller, for his game-changing innings, was named the player of the match.

Key Players to Watch Out

Barbados Royals and Trinbago Knight Riders have some of the most talented players in the 2024 CPL season.

Barbados Royals

The following are the top 5 players of the Barbados Royals to watch out for in the 2024 CPL season:

• David Miller
• Rovman Powell
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Quinton de Kock
• Jason Holder

Trinbago Knight Riders

The following are the top 5 players of the Trinbago Knight Riders to watch out for in the 2024 CPL season:

• Kieron Pollard
• Andre Russell
• Sunil Narine
• Nicholas Pooran
• Tim David

Final Thoughts

CPL is known for its nail-biting finishes. The gripping rivalry between the teams is worth watching, especially between the Barbados Royals and Trinbago Knight Riders. Watch the fierce competitive cricket action in the upcoming CPL seasons.

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