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SLK vs TKR Match 20 Statistical Preview [Source: @TKRiders/X.com]
St Lucia Kings (SLK) will square off against Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in Match 20 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba. The game is set to begin at 4:30 AM IST on Thursday, September 4, and promises to be a high-voltage contest between two in-form teams.
The Trinbago Knight Riders have been unstoppable this season, winning all five of their last matches and showcasing dominance in both batting and bowling. Their batting unit has chased targets with ease, while the bowlers have maintained control in crunch moments, making them the team to beat in CPL 2025.
On the other hand, St Lucia Kings enter the contest on the back of three successive wins, including a strong victory against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Their batting has fired with consistent top-order runs, and their bowlers have shown discipline under pressure. Having already faced defeat against TKR earlier in the tournament, SLK will be determined to turn the tables and hand the Knight Riders their first loss of the season.
SLK vs TKR Head To Head Overview
St Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders have played 27 matches against each other in the CPL. Out of all these matches, Trinbago Knight Riders lead with 18 wins, while St Lucia have bagged only 7 wins. Meanwhile, two matches between them have ended in no results.
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St Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders Probable Playing XI
St Lucia Kings
Tim Seifert (wk), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Aaron Jones, Tim David, Delano Potgieter, David Wiese (c), Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Tabraiz Shamsi
Trinbago Knight Riders
Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Edward, Usman Tariq
Top Run-Scorers in SLK vs TKR
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Johnson Charles – 462 runs
Johnson Charles has been a reliable performer in St Lucia vs Trinbago contests, scoring 462 runs in 16 innings at an average of 28.87. The opener has struck at 136.28, smashing 3 fifties and a best score of 89.
Colin Munro – 412 runs
Colin Munro has played a key role in Trinbago vs St Lucia battles, compiling 412 runs in 14 innings at an average of 37.45. The left-hander has maintained a strike rate of 131.21, with 3 fifties and a top score of 72*.
Kieron Pollard – 350 runs
Kieron Pollard has been a match-winner in this rivalry, piling up 350 runs in his innings at a strong average of 35.00. Known for his finishing ability, he has scored at a strike rate of 174.12, with 2 fifties.
Top Wicket-Takers In SLK vs TKR
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Kieron Pollard – 14 wickets
Kieron Pollard has chipped in with the ball during St Lucia vs Trinbago encounters, claiming 14 wickets at an excellent average of 17.72. He has bowled at a strike rate of 12.9 with best figures of 4/30, though his economy of 8.44 reflects his attacking role.
Sunil Narine – 13 wickets
Sunil Narine has been economical and effective in this rivalry, taking 13 wickets in 17 innings. His economy rate of 5.95 stands out, while he averages 30.23 with best figures of 2/13. Narine’s tight spells have often kept St Lucia batters in check.
Roston Chase – 11 wickets
Roston Chase has provided crucial breakthroughs for St Lucia, bagging 11 wickets in 12 innings at an average of 21.27. With best figures of 3/17 and an economy of 6.15, Chase has played a valuable role as a steady middle-overs option.
SLK vs TKR Key Stats
St Lucia Kings' Key Records
- Johnson Charles boasts the highest record of having the most runs for St Lucia against Trinbago in CPL history. Runs: 462, Avg: 28.87
- Tim David has one of the highest strike rates of 156.89 as a St Lucia batter against Trinbago.
- Johnson Charles has the maximum no. of sixes (27) against Trinbago, so expect an explosive knock from the Windies hitter.
- Roston Chase is the highest wicket-taker for St Lucia Kings with 11 wickets against Trinbago in CPL.
- Roston Chase also has the lowest economy rate of 6.15 amongst active bowlers in Trinbago contests.
Trinbago Knight Riders’ Key Records
- Kieron Pollard has the highest number of runs against St Lucia in these contests, boasting 350 runs at an average of 35.
- Colin Munro has the maximum no. of boundaries (40) for Trinbago against St Lucia.
- Darren Bravo boasts the best average among Trinbago batters with a figure of 87.00 against St Lucia Kings.
- Pollard tops the bowling chart again with 14 wickets against St Lucia, implying his all-round impact.
- Usman Tariq has the lowest economy rate of 5.00 amongst Trinbago bowlers against St Lucia.
Records Which Could Be Broken In SLK vs TKR Match 20 Of CPL 2025
- Sunil Narine is 5 wickets away from being the highest wicket-taker in CPL history, surpassing DJ Bravo's 129 tally.
- Andre Russell is 5 wickets away from completing his 100-wicket mark in CPL.
- Roston Chase is 1 wicket away from getting 50 wickets in CPL.
- Nicholas Pooran is 10 sixes away from completing his tally of 200 sixes in CPL.
- Darren Bravo is 21 runs away from completing the 2000-run mark in CPL.
- Andre Russell is 91 runs away from hitting the 2000-run mark in CPL.
- Johnson Charles is 27 runs away from reaching the 3500-run mark in CPL.
- Roston Chase is 3 sixes away from reaching his 50 sixes in CPL milestone.
