
Barbados Royals will face the Antigua And Barbuda Falcons in the third match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 on Saturday, August 16, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. The Royals won and lost five matches last season and finished in fourth place. They lost the second qualifier game against the eventual runners-ups, Guyana Amazon Warriors. The team released Jason Holder, who was a part of the squad from 2013. Rovman Powell will lead the side this year.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Barbados Royals for Match 3 against the Antigua And Barbuda Falcons-
Top Order: Brandon King, Quinton de Kock (wk), and Sherfane Rutherford
Brandon King, Quinton de Kock, and Sherfane Rutherford will likely be in the top order in the playing 11. King played for the Falcons last season and made 59 runs in four matches. de Kock was the leading run-scorer for the team and finished with 453 runs in 12 games. Rutherford played for the Patriots last season and made 35 runs in four games.
Middle Order: Rovman Powell (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, and Kadeem Alleyne
Rovman Powell, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Kadeem Alleyne could be a part of the middle order. Powell made 158 runs in 12 matches last season at a strike rate of 118.79. Omarzai will make his CPL debut this season. Alleyne scored 142 runs in nine games last season.
Lower Middle Order: Shaqkere Parris and Kofi James
Shaqkere Parris and Kofi James likely play a crucial role in the lower middle order. Parris played for the Knight Riders last season and made 179 runs in eight matches while James played for the Falcons last season and featured in 10 matches. He made 142 runs and took two wickets.
Bowlers: Nyeem Young, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Jomel Warrican
Nyeem Young, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Jomel Warrican could be the two bowlers in the playing 11. Young made his CPL debut in 2020 and has taken 14 wickets so far while Mujeeb last played in the CPL in 2022 and has taken 26 wickets so far in 18 matches. Warrican last played in the CPL in 2015 and has played just three matches.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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