CPL To Adopt ICC T20 International Playing Conditions

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will adopt the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) T20 International playing conditions starting with the upcoming season. This strategic alignment brings CPL matches in line with the global standard, ensuring the tournament remains one of the premier cricketing showcases in the world.

The recent updates to the ICC’s T20I playing conditions – particularly the stricter over rate rules – have led to notable improvements in match completion times across international cricket. By adopting these same rules, the CPL aims to ensure more predictable match durations, enhancing the experience for fans, broadcasters, and all stakeholders involved.

“We’ve observed how impactful the ICC’s over rate regulations have been in reducing delays during T20 Internationals,” said Michael Hall, CPL’s Tournament Operations Director. “We are committed to delivering a world-class product that is efficient, entertaining, and in step with the global game.”

The CPL has always served as a critical platform for nurturing Caribbean cricketing talent. Aligning with ICC T20I standards ensures that players, especially emerging stars, operate under the same conditions they will encounter on the international stage. This move is designed to streamline the transition for players entering or returning to the West Indies national setup.

Meanwhile, the 2025 tournament will take place from August 14 to September 21. The tournament’s broadcast and digital viewership in 2024 was 1.13billion to make it one of the most watched leagues in world cricket. Saint Lucia Kings are the current CPL champions, and the other franchise teams are Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots and Trinbago Knight Riders.

CPL 2025 Schedule

Match No.	Date (IST)	Teams	Venue
1	15 Aug, Fri – 4:30 AM	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	Warner Park, Basseterre
2	16 Aug, Sat – 4:30 AM	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	Warner Park, Basseterre
3	17 Aug, Sun – 4:30 AM	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals	Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound
4	17 Aug, Sun – 8:30 PM	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders	Warner Park, Basseterre
5	18 Aug, Mon – 4:30 AM	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Lucia Kings	Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound
6	20 Aug, Wed – 4:30 AM	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs St Lucia Kings	Warner Park, Basseterre
7	21 Aug, Thu – 4:30 AM	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders	Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound
8	22 Aug, Fri – 4:30 AM	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals	Warner Park, Basseterre
9	23 Aug, Sat – 4:30 AM	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound
10	24 Aug, Sun – 4:30 AM	St Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders	Daren Sammy National Stadium, Gros Islet
11	24 Aug, Sun – 8:30 PM	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound
12	25 Aug, Mon – 4:30 AM	St Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals	Daren Sammy National Stadium, Gros Islet
13	27 Aug, Wed – 4:30 AM	St Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	Daren Sammy National Stadium, Gros Islet
14	28 Aug, Thu – 4:30 AM	Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	TBC, TBC
15	29 Aug, Fri – 4:30 AM	St Lucia Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	Daren Sammy National Stadium, Gros Islet
16	30 Aug, Sat – 4:30 AM	Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals	TBC, TBC
17	31 Aug, Sun – 4:30 AM	Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	TBC, TBC
18	31 Aug, Sun – 8:30 PM	St Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	Daren Sammy National Stadium, Gros Islet
19	01 Sep, Mon – 8:30 PM	Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	TBC, TBC
20	04 Sep, Thu – 4:30 AM	Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Lucia Kings	TBC, TBC
21	05 Sep, Fri – 4:30 AM	Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
22	06 Sep, Sat – 4:30 AM	Barbados Royals vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
23	07 Sep, Sun – 4:30 AM	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders	Guyana National Stadium, Providence
24	07 Sep, Sun – 8:30 PM	Barbados Royals vs St Lucia Kings	Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
25	08 Sep, Mon – 5:30 AM	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	Guyana National Stadium, Providence
26	11 Sep, Thu – 4:30 AM	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	Guyana National Stadium, Providence
27	12 Sep, Fri – 4:30 AM	Barbados Royals vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
28	13 Sep, Sat – 4:30 AM	Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders	Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
29	13 Sep, Sat – 8:30 PM	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Lucia Kings	Guyana National Stadium, Providence
30	15 Sep, Mon – 4:30 AM	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals	Guyana National Stadium, Providence
Eliminator	17 Sep, Wed – 5:30 AM	TBD vs TBD	Guyana National Stadium, Providence
Qualifier 1	18 Sep, Thu – 5:30 AM	TBD vs TBD	Guyana National Stadium, Providence
Qualifier 2	20 Sep, Sat – 5:30 AM	TBD vs TBD	Guyana National Stadium, Providence
Final	22 Sep, Mon – 5:30 AM	TBD vs TBD	Guyana National Stadium, Providence

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