3 Reasons Why TKR Lost to ABF in the 7th Match of CPL 2025

Fabian Allen’s fireworks had the Falcons putting up a decent 167/6, which left the Knight Riders in a good position to chase 168 under the lights in North Sound in CPL 2025. Colin Munro and Alex Hales both hit a couple of boundaries early, before a poor run of wickets derailed the run chase, resulting in an eight-run defeat.

Top-Order Collapse Shattered the Chase

The first punishment came in the form of a batting collapse that came just as the Knight Riders were recovering their momentum. Munro was mercurial and aggressive, 44 off 18 balls, before he lost his way, feathering an Obed McCoy back-of-a-length delivery to short third. Hales had already gone.

Pooran’s lightning 10 didn’t last long enough to steady the ship. When Keacy Carty and Akeal Hosein fell in the middle overs, the chase had lost its spine. From 50/2 – an excellent platform – the Knight Riders slumped to 110/6 – Trinbago’s top 4 were destroyed at crucial times.

Obed McCoy’s Spell Turned the Tide

Obed McCoy’s four wickets were the headwind that put the game really in the Falcons’ favor. His pace and bounce had an uncomfortable feeling for the Knight Riders when every batter could have a false sense of consolation in every shot played.

Not only did McCoy take wickets, but he also squeezed their scoring at key moments. Even Kiera Pollard’s 43 off 28 and some casual shots still wouldn’t let any heat into their innings. McCoy was so good that Trinbago was never in control; he was the one certainty that made sure they were defeated.

Lack of Depth and Situational Adaptability

In the end, these situational errors compounded Trinbago’s extended misery. Their heavy reliance on their top players drew attention to how ineffective the lower middle order was, making it hard for Darren Bravo and Nicholas Pooran to deliver any household goods under the circumstances, and it would never seem enough, even if the extras or supervision errors on behalf of the fielding could potentially make up the gap.

In the end, the Knight Riders could not manage to adjust to the pitch and to their death overs, and relied on the Falcons to alleviate any small possibility of a late charge. Small mistakes turned into big uncertainty for Trinbago Falcon players, who had no fear of making any mistakes, as their mistakes were implicitly positive.

Ultimately, the Trinbago Knight Riders’ chase fell apart like a badly knit sweater. After a promising start to the innings, the top order collapsed, some unplayable spells from Obed McCoy, and the inability to get the job done when it counted came back to haunt the Trinbago Knight Riders.

The Falcons, led mainly by Allen and McCoy steaming in, held their nerve and ultimately denied Trinbago the chance of victory they so narrowly had on several occasions. Trinbago had a difficult night, a night where magic went unrewarded, and an eight-run loss was ultimately very painful.

FAQs

What was the final score for the Falcons?

The Falcons scored 167/6 in 20 overs.

Who was the standout bowler for the Falcons?

Obed McCoy, with 4 wickets for 39 runs.

Which Falcons player made a significant batting impact?

Fabian Allen scored a rapid 45 off 20 balls.