GAW 130/8 in 20 Overs [ Ben McDermott 28(17), Dwaine Pretorius 25(18); Saurabh Netravalkar 3/25 in 4 Overs] lost to TKR 133/7 in 18 Overs [Kieron Pollard 21(12), Sunil Narine 22(17); Imran Tahir 3/34 in 4 Overs] by 3 wickets
The Trinbago Knight Riders capped off a memorable campaign in style as they faced the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL 2025 Final. With the momentum from back-to-back wins behind them, the Knights walked into the decider determined to seize the moment. The experienced names in the squad were ready to shoulder responsibility and rise to the occasion, with the dream of lifting a record 5th CPL trophy fueling every move. Fans in the stands and across the Caribbean rallied behind their team, eager to witness TKR deliver one more tremendous performance on the grandest stage.
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Bowling first, TKR showcased discipline and clarity in their plans from the outset. The bowlers kept things tight in the powerplay, never allowing GAW’s batters to settle into rhythm. Saurabh Netravalkar was once again the standout performer, striking with precision and finishing with superb figures of 3/25 in his four overs. He was well supported by the rest of the attack, with the spinners and pacers working in tandem to squeeze the scoring rate. Crucial wickets at regular intervals prevented any late flourish, and TKR restricted their opponents to 130/8 in 20 overs — a total that reflected the Knights’ collective effort and unyielding control with the ball.
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In response, TKR’s batting unit showed composure and calmness. While the chase had its tense moments with wickets falling along the way, the experienced campaigners ensured the innings never lost direction. Sunil Narine’s surprise cameo provided impetus with a lively 22 off 17 balls, while Kieron Pollard’s quickfire 21 off 12 swung the momentum back in TKR’s favour at a crucial juncture.Akeal Hosein, lower down the order, then held their nerve, guiding the team home to 133/7 in 18 overs. With this hard-fought 3-wicket victory, the Trinbago Knight Riders etched their name in CPL history once again, securing their fifth title and giving their fans the perfect reason to celebrate a season defined by resilience, unity, and brilliance.
