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Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will take on Barbados Tridents in Match 16 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. The contest is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, with both teams looking to strengthen their position in the league standings.
The Falcons have a busy run of fixtures at home, with the Barbados clash coming immediately after their encounters against Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors. That could prompt the management to assess workload and conditions before finalising the XI. However, the core of the side is expected to remain intact.
Antigua and Barbuda have several experienced names in their squad, including captain Moeen Ali, Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph, Shadab Khan, Kusal Perera and Jayden Seales. Their full squad also includes Amir Jangoo, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Rahkeem Cornwall and Sufiyan Muqeem.
Here is the predicted playing XI of Antigua and Barbuda Falcons for Match 16 of CPL 2026 against Barbados Tridents:
Rahkeem Cornwall is likely to open the innings and provide the Falcons with an aggressive option at the top.
The burly all-rounder can put pressure on bowlers during the powerplay with his ability to clear the ropes. His off-spin also gives captain Moeen Ali an additional bowling option.
Cornwall has been in decent touch recently and his ability to contribute in both departments makes him difficult to leave out.
Amir Jangoo should continue as the wicketkeeper-batter and could open alongside Cornwall.
Jangoo has been one of the more dependable batting options for the Falcons and possesses the ability to shift gears according to the situation. His role will be particularly important against a Barbados bowling attack featuring the likes of Gudakesh Motie, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Chris Green.
His wicketkeeping will also be crucial, especially against Antigua’s spin options.
Evin Lewis remains one of Antigua’s biggest batting weapons.
The explosive left-hander is capable of taking the game away from the opposition during the powerplay and will be eager to provide the Falcons with a fast start.
With Barbados expected to use spin and pace combinations, Lewis’ ability to attack either type of bowling could prove valuable. If he gets through the first few overs, the Falcons could quickly establish control.
Hasan Nawaz is likely to retain his place in the middle order.
The Pakistan batter provides Antigua with another aggressive option and can be particularly dangerous once the field restrictions are lifted. His ability to rotate the strike while also finding boundaries makes him an important link between the top order and the finishers.
His partnership with Lewis and the experienced players around him could be crucial in setting up a competitive total.
Kusal Perera should continue in the middle order, providing Antigua with another experienced international batter.
The Sri Lankan left-hander is capable of playing aggressive strokes against both pace and spin. His experience in T20 cricket also means he can adapt quickly if the Falcons lose early wickets.
Perera could be particularly important during the middle overs, when Barbados are likely to rely heavily on their spinners.
Captain Moeen Ali is expected to retain his place at No. 6.
Moeen provides Antigua with a crucial balance between batting and bowling. He can accelerate the innings in the final overs while also contributing valuable off-spin.
His leadership will be tested during this hectic stretch of the tournament. With the Falcons playing multiple matches at home in quick succession, Moeen will need to manage his bowling resources carefully.
Shadab Khan is another key all-rounder who should feature in the XI.
The Pakistan star provides attacking leg-spin and is also capable of scoring quickly down the order. His ability to take wickets in the middle overs makes him particularly valuable against Barbados’ powerful batting unit.
Shadab’s battle with the likes of Sherfane Rutherford and Chris Green could be one of the tactical highlights of the contest.
Shamar Springer has been one of the useful contributors in Antigua’s bowling unit and should retain his place.
The seam-bowling all-rounder provides flexibility with both bat and ball. He can bowl useful overs when the captain needs a change of pace and also adds depth to the lower order.
His recent form has strengthened his case for a regular place in the XI. Recent team data has highlighted Springer among the Falcons’ more productive bowlers.
Alzarri Joseph should spearhead the Falcons’ pace attack.
The Antigua-born fast bowler brings genuine pace and bounce and will be one of the biggest threats to Barbados’ top order.
His ability to strike with the new ball as well as return for the death overs makes him an integral part of Moeen’s plans. On a familiar home surface, Joseph could be expected to attack aggressively.
Joshua James is likely to retain his position as another seam-bowling option.
The youngster provides the Falcons with additional pace and can also contribute lower down the batting order. His inclusion gives Moeen greater flexibility, particularly if the conditions favour seam bowling.
Against a Barbados side packed with aggressive hitters, James’ ability to maintain disciplined lines will be important.
Jayden Seales should complete the predicted XI.
The West Indies pacer has been one of Antigua’s reliable new-ball bowlers and possesses the ability to generate movement and bounce. He can also bowl difficult overs at the death when required.
His partnership with Alzarri Joseph gives the Falcons a strong local pace combination capable of challenging Barbados’ top order.
Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo (wk), Evin Lewis, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Perera, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Joshua James, Jayden Seales
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