Antigua & Barbuda Falcons take on Trinbago Knight Riders in Match 7 of CPL 2026 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound on 2026-08-21. With the double round-robin format meaning every result carries weight, both teams will be desperate to claim two points.

The Knight Riders face the newest franchise in the CPL, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. While TKR bring four titles and a decade of winning culture, the Falcons are eager to establish themselves as serious contenders. Playing at a venue named after Sir Vivian Richards adds extra pressure on both sides to perform.

The Falcons are the newest franchise in the CPL, replacing the Jamaica Tallawahs from 2024. Brandon King anchors the batting with his elegant stroke play, while Hayden Walsh Jr. provides a potent leg-spin option in the middle overs. Chris Green’s miserly off-spin has been a feature of CPL cricket for years.

The Knight Riders are the CPL’s most successful franchise with four titles. Nicholas Pooran is one of the most devastating power hitters in world cricket, while Sunil Narine remains an enigma with both bat and ball after more than a decade at the top. The Knight Riders’ depth of experience in pressure moments is unmatched in the tournament.

For fans watching from London, the 19:00 AST start converts to 00:00 BST (next day), a late evening slot. Viewers on the US East Coast are in the same timezone at 19:00 EDT, making this a prime-time watch. In Mumbai, the match begins at 04:30 IST (next day), while Australian fans in Sydney tune in at 09:00 AEST (next day). For the latest local time conversion, check North Sound time and Antigua and Barbuda time.

Named after the greatest batsman the Caribbean has ever produced, the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound carries an aura that few cricket grounds can match. The 10,000-capacity venue hosted matches during the 2007 Cricket World Cup and has been a fortress for Antiguan cricket ever since. The stands fill with colour and noise as local fans bring steel drums, horns, and an energy that makes visiting teams feel every run they concede.