Published on: Sep 19, 2025 5:30 am IST | Updated on: Sep 19, 2025 5:04 pm IST
The Trinbago Knight Riders made their way into the second qualifier by decimating the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 9 wickets in the Eliminator. They will now square off against the Saint Lucia Kings, who are heading into this contest on the back of a defeat at the hands of the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the first qualifier. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the second qualifier match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025, TKR vs SLK at Providence Stadium, Guyana.
Saint Lucia Kings are the defending champions, whereas Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful team in CPL history with the most CPL titles. It’s going to be a pulsating clash between the two sides. Talking about the win probability, it will be leaning in favor of the Knight Riders, as on paper, they look like a strong outfit compared to their counterparts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the second qualifier match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025, TKR vs SLK.
TKR: 56% win chance SLK: 44% win chance
The veteran all-rounder is in a brilliant form with the bat. Pollard has scored 327 runs from 9 innings so far this season.
The New Zealand wicket-keeper batter has scored 339 runs so far in this edition from 9 innings, the most by any Kings' batter.
The TKR opener has been in great nick this season. He is the top scorer for the side so far with 387 runs from 11 innings.
The TKR skipper is fresh off a match-winning unbeaten 90 off 53 deliveries. Pooran will look to dominate in this game as well continuing from where he left off in the previous game.
Check out our prediction for the TKR vs SLK Caribbean Premier League 2025 Qualifier 2.
The Trinbago Knight Riders must be brimming with confidence after dismantling the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the CPL 2025 Eliminator. Chasing 167, TKR cruised to victory in just 17.3 overs with nine wickets in hand, thanks to a scintillating 90* from Nicholas Pooran and a composed 54* from Alex Hales. Their top-order looked unstoppable, and the way Pooran launched into the chase, starting with a six off his third ball, set the tone for a dominant display.
Earlier, the bowling unit laid the foundation for the win. Saurabh Netravalkar (3/23) and Usman Tariq (2/19) were clinical, restricting ABF to 166 despite a 108-run stand between Gous and Jangoo. The Knight Riders’ fielding was sharp, their tactics spot-on, and their intent unmistakable.
With momentum firmly on their side, TKR now head into Qualifier 2 with renewed belief and a well-rounded squad firing on all cylinders. Their blend of experience and flair, Pollard, Narine, Russell, Pooran, makes them a serious threat. If they replicate this performance, a spot in the final looks inevitable.
Saint Lucia Kings will need to regroup quickly and pull up their socks ahead of the high-stakes Qualifier 2 clash against a red-hot Trinbago Knight Riders. After a disappointing loss to the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1, SLK’s campaign hangs by a thread. Their batting lacked fluency, and the middle order failed to capitalize on a solid start. Against a TKR side that just steamrolled ABF with a nine-wicket win, the Kings must bring their A-game.
Bowling will be key, Alzarri Joseph and Tabraiz Shamsi need to strike early to disrupt TKR’s aggressive top order. The likes of Tim David and Johnson Charles must fire with the bat to give SLK a fighting chance. With the final just one win away, the Kings can’t afford another slip-up. It’s now or never, and they’ll need discipline, intent, and a touch of brilliance to halt TKR’s momentum and keep their CPL dream alive. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 28 TKR won: 18 SLK won: 8 No Result: 2
It has been a sheer dominance from Trinbago Knight Riders in the head-to-head battle between the two teams. In the 28 matches between these two sides, the Knight Riders have led the way with 18 wins compared to Kings, who have just won 8. Two games between these sides ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Trinbago Knight Riders and Saint Lucia Kings, fare in Qualifier 2 of the Caribbean Premier League 2025? Let’s take a look.
Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Darren Bravo, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (C/WK), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Saurabh Netravalkar
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the second Qualifier match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 between Trinbago Knight Riders and Saint Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium, Guyana:
With the pitch at Providence expected to slow down later and rain looming, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Chasing has worked well here in CPL 2025, and DLS could influence proceedings. Expect TKR to stick with their chasing formula, while SLK may follow suit.
The online live streaming of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 match between the Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders will take place live on the FanCode App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network channels.
Trinbago Knight Riders, after a prolific win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the first qualifier, are pumped up and raring to go. Saint Lucia Kings will be under pressure, particularly after a defeat in the first qualifier. Therefore, heading into this big game, TKR should start as the favorites. So, as per our prediction, the Trinbago Knight Riders are expected to win the Caribbean Premier League 2025 second qualifier, TKR vs SLK Prediction contest.