Barbados Royals vs Antigua And Barbuda Falcons — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
CPL 2025 • Antigua And Barbuda Falcons won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of CPL 2025, Barbados Royals took on Antigua And Barbuda Falcons on Sep 5, 2025, 04:09 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Antigua And Barbuda Falcons won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 347 runs and 9 wickets fall between Barbados Royals (173/4 in 20.0 overs) and Antigua And Barbuda Falcons (174/5 in 19.4 overs).
2. Barbados Royals Innings Breakdown (173/4)
Batting in the first innings, Barbados Royals finished on 173/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Barbados Royals accumulated 26 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. John spearheaded the batting effort with 98 runs off 64 balls (including 6 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 153.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Skips, who contributed 29 runs off 17 deliveries, while Rigby added 27 (28b). With the ball in the first innings, Gearmo led the bowling figures with 2/11 in 4.0 overs (economy 2.75), assisted by Larry (1/42 in 4.0 overs).
3. Antigua And Barbuda Falcons Chase & Second Innings Summary (174/5)
Pursuing a target of 174 runs for victory, Antigua And Barbuda Falcons recorded 174/5 in 19.4 overs at a scoring rate of 8.85 runs per over. Clarence anchored the chase for Antigua And Barbuda Falcons with 85 runs from 53 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 160.4), alongside Breen who chipped in with 26 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Musclebro delivered a key spell of 3/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Carter finished with 1/26 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rigby and John (Barbados Royals), who combined for 83 runs off 68 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with JEREMY making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—John (Barbados Royals) topped the match rankings with 141.0 total points, followed closely by Clarence (124.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Clarence.