ABF vs BR, CPL 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals

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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will roll on in Antigua with the third match of the tournament, featuring the home side, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, against the formidable Barbados Royals at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The contest pits a struggling Falcons side, reeling from an opening-day defeat, against a Royals team that is widely seen as more balanced and well-prepared. While the Falcons are desperate for a turnaround, the Royals will look to assert their dominance and continue their historical upper hand in this fixture.

The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium presents a fascinating challenge for both batters and bowlers. The surface is historically known to be a chasing paradise, with the team batting second holding a significant advantage. Early in the innings, under the floodlights, the pitch offers a slight two-paced nature. Seam bowlers, particularly those who can generate swing and movement, can find some early purchase with the new ball. As the match wears on, and the ball gets older, the pitch begins to slow down, bringing the spinners into the game. Their role becomes increasingly vital in the middle and late overs, as they can exploit the slowing surface to extract turn and grip, making it difficult for batters to score.

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Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Jewel Andrew(w), Rahkeem Cornwall, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Justin Greaves, Bevon Jacobs, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Joshua James, Naveen-ul-Haq, AM Ghazanfar, Jayden Seales, Obed McCoy, Kevin Wickham, Odean Smith, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore

Barbados Royals: Brandon King, Quinton de Kock, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Jomel Warrican, Kadeem Alleyne, Shaqkere Paris, Kofi James, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Zishan Motara, Johann Layne, Ramon Simmonds, Daniel Sams, Eathan Bosch

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