Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Soar To The Top Of The 2025 CPL Table

BY NAN SPORTS EDITOR

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Wed. Aug. 27, 2025: The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have taken flight in the 2025 CPL, (Caribbean Premier League), storming to the top of the table with 7 points after a dominant run that has cricket fans across the region buzzing.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons players do a lap of honor after the Men’s 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match between Antigua & Barbuda Falcons v St Kitts & Nevis Patriot at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground on August 24, 2025 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. (Photo by Ashley Allen – CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

The Falcons, who only joined the league last year, are proving they’re no fluke – holding off heavyweights like defending champions Saint Lucia Kings, who trail closely with 6 points.

Supportersof Saint Lucia Kings during the Men’s 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match 13 between Saint Lucia Kings and Guyana Amazon Warriors at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on August 26, 2025 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. (Photo by Randy Brooks/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

Trailing the pack are regional giants Guyana Amazon Warriors, Trinbago Knight Riders, and St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, each on 4 points, while the struggling Barbados Royals sit bottom with just 1 point.

Supporters of Guyana Amazon Warriors during the Men’s 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match 13 between Saint Lucia Kings and Guyana Amazon Warriors at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on August 26, 2025 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. (Photo by Randy Brooks/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

Key Clash Tonight

The heat intensifies tonight as the table-topping Falcons face off against Trinbago Knight Riders at the Brian Lara Academy in Trinidad. First ball is at 7 p.m., and the matchup promises fireworks as both teams battle for momentum in the second leg of the tournament.

Upcoming Fixtures

Fri, Aug. 29: Saint Lucia Kings vs. St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots (Daren Sammy Cricket Ground)

Sat, Aug. 30: Trinbago Knight Riders vs. Guyana Amazon Warriors (Brian Lara Academy) – a rivalry that’s as much about cricket as the “curry chicken vs. chicken curry” debate.

Sun, Aug. 31: St. Lucia Kings vs. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Gros Islet)

The action then shifts to Barbados, Guyana, and beyond, with all roads leading to the CPL finals on Sept. 21 in Providence, Guyana.

What It Means

With 14 of the 34 matches already played, the Falcons’ early dominance has injected new energy into the CPL. Fans across Antigua & Barbuda are celebrating their side’s rise, with many calling this the “new era” of Caribbean cricket.

Meanwhile, analysts note that the Royals’ slump and the Warriors’ inconsistency could open the door for a surprise playoff shake-up.

The Bigger Picture

The CPL has long been more than cricket – it’s a festival of Caribbean pride, music, and food. But with the Falcons soaring and regional rivalries heating up, this year’s edition has already been described as one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.

Question for fans: Can the Falcons keep their perch at the top, or will the Kings and Riders clip their wings in the coming weeks?

Upcoming CPL 2025 Matches

Wed, Aug. 27 – Trinbago Knight Riders Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Brian Lara Academy, 7:00 PM)

Fri, Aug. 29 – Saint Lucia Kings St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (Daren Sammy Cricket Ground)

Sat, Aug. 30 – Trinbago Knight Riders Guyana Amazon Warriors (Brian Lara Academy, 7:00 PM)

Sun, Aug. 31 – St Lucia Kings Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Gros Islet, 11:00 AM)

Mon, Sept. 1 – Trinbago Knight Riders St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (Brian Lara Academy, 11:00 AM)

Wed, Sept. 3 – Trinbago Knight Riders St Lucia Kings (Brian Lara Academy, 7:00 PM)

Thu, Sept. 4 – Barbados Royals Guyana Amazon Warriors (Bridgetown, 7:00 PM)

Fri, Sept. 5 – Barbados Royals Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Bridgetown, 7:00 PM)

Sat, Sept. 6 – Guyana Amazon Warriors Trinbago Knight Riders (Providence, 7:00 PM)

Sun, Sept. 7 – Barbados Royals Saint Lucia Kings (Bridgetown, 11:00 AM)

Sun, Sept. 7 (Night) – Guyana Amazon Warriors St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (Providence, 8:00 PM)

Wed, Sept. 10 – Guyana Amazon Warriors Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Providence, 7:00 PM)

Thu, Sept. 11 – Barbados Royals St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (Bridgetown, 7:00 PM)

Fri, Sept. 12 – Barbados Royals Trinbago Knight Riders (Bridgetown, 7:00 PM)

Sat, Sept. 13 – Guyana Amazon Warriors Saint Lucia Kings (Providence, 11:00 AM)

Sun, Sept. 14 – Guyana Amazon Warriors Barbados Royals (Providence, 7:00 PM)

Tue, Sept. 16 – Eliminator (Providence, 8:00 PM) – Team finishing 3rd on the points table Team finishing 4th on the points table

Wed, Sept. 17 – Qualifier 1 (Providence, 8:00 PM) – Team finishing 1st on the points table Team finishing 2nd on the points table

Fri, Sept. 19 – Qualifier 2 (Providence, 8:00 PM)

Sun, Sept. 21 – CPL 2025 Final (Providence, 8:00 PM)