CPL 2025: Qualifier 2, TKR vs SLK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s CPL match between TKR vs SLK?

Published - 18 Sept 2025, 10:13 IST | Updated - 18 Sept 2025, 11:12 IST

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) square off against Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) in Qualifier 2 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, September 20.

TKR made it to the playoffs after finishing third on the points table, with six wins and four defeats from 10 games. They were the first team to qualify for the playoffs but failed to finish inside the top two after suffering a hat-trick of defeats to end the league phase. In the Eliminator, the Nicholas Pooran-led side defeated Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by nine wickets.

Meanwhile, Saint Lucia Kings finished at the top of the table after winning five and losing three matches. Two of their games ended without a result. In Qualifier 1, the Kings failed to chase down a 158-run target against Guyana Amazon Warriors, eventually losing by 14 runs.

These two teams have met each other twice in the earlier stages of the tournament. They have one win each.

The surface at the Providence Stadium in Guyana is expected to be decent for batting. In the seven matches played at this venue in CPL 2025, the average first-innings score has been around 159. Four out of the seven games have been won by chasing teams.

Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Nicholas Pooran (C & WK), Darren Bravo, Keacy Carty, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Saurabh Netravalkar, Usman Tariq.

Tim Seifert (WK), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Aaron Jones, Tim David, David Wiese (C), Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Tymal Mills, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Nicholas Pooran has been in scintillating form, especially in the back end of the tournament. He is third on the list of leading run-getters in CPL 2025. In 11 innings, he has amassed 375 runs at an average of 46.88 and a strike rate of 134.40. Pooran will be key to TKR's chances on Saturday.

Tabraiz Shamsi is among the leading wicket-takers in CPL 2025. In nine innings, he has accounted for 17 wickets at an average of 14.05. His economy rate is a decent 7.02. Shamsi's spell through the middle overs is going to be crucial against TKR.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.