The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 is going towards its most anticipated stage, the Grand Final. After weeks of thrilling cricket and countless dramatic finishes, the stage is now set for the two best teams of the season to battle. The CPL Final is not just a tournament, it’s a festival of Caribbean cricket, as it is but one of the most followed T20 competitions in the world.
In this article, we talk about the CPL 2025 Final and see all the probabilities to predict who is going to win.
Match: CPL 2025 Final
Date & Time: Sunday, September 28, 2025; 5:30 AM IST / 8:00 PM Local
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast & Streaming: Sony Sports Network & FanCode (India), SportsMax (Caribbean), Willow TV (USA)
Based on group stage and playoff form, there are two strongest contenders that can make the CPL 2025 Final and they are:
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Known for consistency, strong local core, and balanced squad.
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) : Four-time champions with experience and match-winners.
The Saint Lucia Kings could also spring a surprise if their spinners will be able dominate the playoffs.
Brandon King (C)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
Shai Hope
Shimron Hetmyer
Heinrich Klaasen
Keemo Paul
Romario Shepherd
Gudakesh Motie
Imran Tahir
Naveen-ul-Haq
Junior Sinclair
Alex Hales
Colin Munro
Nicholas Pooran (C & WK)
Kieron Pollard
Andre Russell
Darren Bravo
Keacy Carty
Akeal Hosein
Sunil Narine
Saurabh Netravalkar
Usman Tariq
The Dubai surface is usually batting-friendly, but it offers assistance to spinners as the game progresses.
Average First Innings Score: 165-170 runs
Best Strategy: Win the toss and chase (due to possible dew in night games)
Key Factor: Middle-overs spin battle will decide momentum.
Nicholas Pooran (TKR): In red-hot form, capable of changing games single-handedly.
Kieron Pollard (TKR): Veteran big-match player who thrives under pressure.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (GA): Explosive at the top; a quickfire 40+ can tilt the game.
Imran Tahir (GAW): Experience in knockout games, lethal in middle overs.
Andre Russell (TKR): The X-factor with both bat and ball.
Matches Played: 25
TKR Wins: 13
GAW Wins: 12
No Result: 0
It’s a neck-and-neck rivalry, which makes a potential TKR vs GAW final even more thrilling.
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Predicting a CPL Final is never easy, but looking at squad strength and current form:
If Guyana Amazon Warriors reach the Final: Their bowling attack (Tahir, Motie, Naveen) gives them an 1% edge on spin-friendly pitches.
If Trinbago Knight Riders make it: Their experience in big games and power hitters (Pooran, Pollard, Russell) make them favorites.
Prediction: A close contest expected, but TKR hold an advantage far greater than GAW due to their deep experience in both batting and bowling.
CPL Finals often see scores around 160-170 being match-winning totals.
All-rounders like Russell, Shepherd, and Paul will play massive roles.
The toss could be decisive – teams batting second have enjoyed more success at Dubai.
Pressure moments will test captains Nicholas Pooran (TKR) and Brandon King (GAW).
Note- All of this are just speculations based on the results of previous matches. It is not guaranteed that any one team will win.
The CPL 2025 Final is set to be a cricketing carnival which’ll be filled with Caribbean flair, passionate fans, and thrilling cricket. Right now no can say accuratelt who’ll win between rinbago Knight Riders or Guyana Amazon Warriors. But one thing is guaranteed: cricket fans will witness a contest worthy of a grand finale, and who knows if the some miracle this match SLK won this match.
To know the result we have to keep watching how the tournament unfolds. The trophy is within reach, but only the team that holds its nerve on the big night will be crowned CPL 2025 champions.
The CPL 2025 Final will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Based on current form, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders are the final competitors of CPL. But it’s not wrong to say that Saint Lucia Kings has the chances to turn the fame upside down.
Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell for TKR; Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Imran Tahir, and Romario Shepherd for GAW.
The middle-overs battle between spinners and batters is likely to decide momentum. The toss could also play a role if dew sets in.
While both teams are strong, the Trinbago Knight Riders have a little tilt of winning towards them. And, it’s all because of their big-match pedigree and their all-rounders.