The Trinbago Knight Riders, owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, showcased a dominant performance in the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), defeating the Barbados Royals by 7 wickets. This victory was fueled by exceptional batting from Nicholas Pooran and Colin Munro, who aggressively took on the Barbados bowling attack. The win marked the Knight Riders’ third consecutive victory, solidifying their position at the top of the points table.
The Barbados Royals, batting first in the 16th match of the CPL 2025, scored 178 runs while losing 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Sherfane Rutherford led the scoring with 45 runs, followed by Kadeem Alleyne with 41, and captain Rovman Powell with 31. The Knight Riders saw Mohammad Amir take two wickets and Andre Russell claim three.
Chasing the target, the Knight Riders lost a couple of early wickets before staging a comeback. Captain Nicholas Pooran played a pivotal role, remaining not out with a score of 65 runs off just 40 balls, including a boundary and six maximums. This performance was especially significant as Pooran hadn’t had a significant score earlier in the season. He formed a crucial partnership with Colin Munro.
Nicholas Pooran reached his half-century in only 30 balls, his 14th in CPL. His season stats include 145 runs from five matches, with an average of 48.33. His contribution was instrumental in securing the Knight Riders’ hat-trick of wins. Colin Munro also played a key role, scoring a quickfire 67 runs off 44 balls, comprising 4 fours and 4 sixes.
Munro’s form this season has been exceptional, as he currently leads the run-scoring charts with 283 runs from five matches, averaging an impressive 56.60. He previously scored a match-winning 120 against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The victory over the Barbados Royals sealed the Knight Riders’ hat-trick.
In the CPL 2025 standings, the Trinbago Knight Riders are now at the top with four wins from five matches. Their winning streak includes victories against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and St Lucia Kings, culminating in their triumph against the Barbados Royals.