BR vs ABF Pitch Report & Weather Update: The Barbados Royals (BR) will meet the Antigua Barbuda Falcons (ABF) in the 22nd match of CPL 2025 at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on 6th September from 4:30 AM IST.
The Barbados Royals are at the bottom of the table, while the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have been inconsistent but appear to be a stronger team. Both teams are in desperate need of points as the playoffs approach.
Here’s a detailed look at the BR vs ABF pitch report and weather forecast for this crucial game.
Kensington Oval Pitch Report – BR vs ABF
The surface at the Kensington Oval has traditionally been balanced but slightly bowler-friendly. While batters enjoy pace and bounce early on, bowlers who stick to discipline often find success.
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Batting Conditions: Scoring is not always easy; partnerships are key. A total of 170+ runs is usually competitive.
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Pace Bowling: New ball pacers get swing and seam movement in the first few overs. Slower balls are effective in the death overs.
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Spin Bowling: Spinners come into play in the middle overs as the pitch grips slightly. Someone like Imran Tahir will relish these conditions.
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Average 1st Innings Score: Around 145–155 runs in T20s.
Toss Prediction: Teams chasing have dominated here — 32 of the 53 T20Is were won by the side batting second. However, the Royals may prefer to bat first to put scoreboard pressure, given their poor bowling form.
BR vs ABF Weather Update – Bridgetown, Barbados (Match Day)
The weather in Bridgetown is expected to be cloudy with scattered thunderstorms, which may cause brief interruptions. The dew could impact the second innings.
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain Probability | Wind (km/h) | Wind Direction | Clouds (%) |
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| 00:00 | 28°C | 0.14 mm | 8.1 km/h | East | 85% |
| 03:00 | 28°C | 0.18 mm | 7.7 km/h | East | 99% |
| 06:00 | 28°C | 0.10 mm | 7.4 km/h | East | 98% |
| 09:00 | 28°C | 0 mm | 7.0 km/h | East | 100% |
| 12:00 | 29°C | 0.22 mm | 7.4 km/h | East | 100% |
| 15:00 | 30°C | 0 mm | 6.7 km/h | East | 35% |
| 18:00 | 30°C | 0 mm | 6.4 km/h | East | 28% |
| 21:00 | 29°C | 0 mm | 6.3 km/h | East | 92% |
Overall Conditions:
- Cloudy skies through the morning with light showers expected.
- Clear skies likely around match hours (evening start).
- Humidity 85–90% could assist swing bowlers.
- The temperature stayed steady around 28–30°C.
BR vs ABF – What Conditions Suggest
- Kensington Oval offers a balanced surface with help for both batters and bowlers.
- Pacers will find early movement under humid conditions with the new ball.
- Spinners may get grip and turn in the middle overs.
- Batters who settle in can accelerate and target the shorter boundaries.
- The average first-innings score is around 157, so teams batting first must aim for 175–180.
- Chasing teams have a better record at this venue, making bowling first the preferred choice at the toss.
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