ABF vs BT Fantasy Prediction, 16th Match: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Tridents Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, CPL 2026

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have found form at exactly the right time. Two wins in a row at home, both chases, and the second came against the defending champions. Barbados Tridents arrive unbeaten but with only two matches played, and this is a ground where the side batting second wins nearly three times out of four. Moeen Ali captains the Falcons, and Chris Green leads the Tridents. These factors make the ABF vs BT Fantasy Team contest an interesting one for fantasy cricket fans.

ABF vs BT Match Details

Match: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Tridents
Match: 16th T20, Caribbean Premier League 2026
Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Time: 7:00 PM local time / 4:30 AM IST, Wednesday, 26 August
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Live Streaming in India: FanCode

Recent Form

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have turned their season around since Moeen Ali joined the squad. They chased down 188 against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, reaching 191/7 in 19.3 overs, then beat Trinbago Knight Riders by five wickets, running down 166 in 18.3 overs.

Both wins came at this ground, and the first of them set a record. That 191/7 is now the highest successful chase in Sir Vivian Richards Stadium’s history.

Before that they lost twice to St Lucia Kings, once by four runs and once on DLS in a rain hit game, having opened the tournament with a one run win over Jamaica Kingsmen.

Barbados Tridents have played just twice this season and won both. They posted 206/3 and held on by five runs against Jamaica Kingsmen at Sabina Park, a match that produced 407 runs and 21 sixes, with Daniel Sams taking 4 for 20. They then beat St Lucia Kings by nine runs in an 18 over game at Gros Islet, making 177/5.

Points Table

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have six points from five matches with three wins. Barbados Tridents have four points from two, unbeaten, with a slightly better net run rate at plus 0.368 against the Falcons’ plus 0.180.

The Tridents have games in hand, which matters as the tournament progresses.

ABF vs BT Head to Head Record

This fixture is level at 2-2, and the split is neat. The Falcons won both 2025 meetings, chasing 188 in one and 152 in the other. The Tridents won both 2024 encounters, one on DLS and the other by nine wickets with 27 balls to spare.

Every one of those four matches was decided by the side batting second, which fits this venue’s pattern.

ABF vs BT Squads

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Moeen Ali captains the side and is now fully integrated after missing the opening matches while completing a Hundred commitment in England. Fabian Allen led in his absence.

Alzarri Joseph leads the pace attack on his home ground, Evin Lewis provides explosive opening batting, and Rahkeem Cornwall offers allround value. Hasan Nawaz has been added to the batting group, joining an overseas contingent that includes Kusal Perera, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir and Sufyan Moqim.

Full squad: Moeen Ali (c), Kusal Perera (wk), Jahmar Hamilton, Evin Lewis, Amir Jangoo, Hasan Nawaz, Tim Robinson, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shadab Khan, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Milind Kumar, Tajinder Singh, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip, Anderson Mahase, Joshua James, Karima Gore, Usama Mir, Sufyan Moqim.

Barbados Tridents: Chris Green captains the side, having taken over from Rovman Powell, who left to lead the new Jamaica Kingsmen franchise. Quinton de Kock opens the batting and keeps wicket, with Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford giving the middle order depth.

Mujeeb ur Rahman and George Linde provide serious spin quality, and Daniel Sams brings pace and power at the death. Gudakesh Motie joined from Guyana Amazon Warriors in the off season.

Full squad: Chris Green (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rivaldo Clarke (wk), Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Kadeem Alleyne, Shadrack Descarte, Jakeem Pollard, Kofi James, Zishan Motara, Daniel Sams, George Linde, Gudakesh Motie, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Zachary Carter, Johann Layne, Ramon Simmonds.

Pitch Report

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium favours the chasing side more heavily than any other CPL venue. Across 18 matches, the team bowling first has won 72 percent against just 28 percent batting first.

The average first innings score is 156, dropping to 146 in the second. The highest total here is 211/3 by Guyana Amazon Warriors against these same Falcons, and the highest successful chase is the Falcons’ own 191/7 against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots earlier this month.

Pace and spin are almost perfectly balanced, with the quicks taking 49 percent of wickets over the last 10 matches against 51 percent for spin. That gives Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir and Sufyan Moqim real roles for the Falcons, and Mujeeb ur Rahman and George Linde the same for Barbados.

The Falcons have won their last two here, and the visiting side has generally struggled at this ground.

Weather Report

Tuesday in Antigua is forecast for partly cloudy conditions with temperatures around 27.2°C and high humidity at 83 percent, though the rain chance sits at 55 percent. This tournament has already produced two DLS results, so a shortened contest cannot be ruled out. Check the toss before locking your fantasy team.

ABF vs BT Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF)

Amir Jangoo: ( 37 Runs, 31 Runs, )
Kusal Perera: ( 16 Runs, 34 Runs, )
Shadab Khan: ( 6 Runs, 52 Runs & 1 Wicket, )
Shamar Springer: ( 1 Wicket, 1 Wicket, )

Barbados Tridents (BT)

Sherfane Rutherford: ( 61 Runs, 50 Runs, )
Brandon King: ( 39 Runs, 73 Runs, )
Quinton de Kock: ( 38 Runs, 42 Runs, )
Gudakesh Motie: ( 3 Wickets, 1 Wicket, )
Mujeeb Ur Rahman: ( 2 Wickets, 0 Wickets, )

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the ABF vs BT match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Probable): Evin Lewis, Kusal Perera (wk), Amir Jangoo, Moeen Ali (c), Hasan Nawaz, Rahkeem Cornwall, Fabian Allen, Shadab Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip.

Barbados Tridents (Probable): Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green (c), Kadeem Alleyne, Shadrack Descarte, Daniel Sams, George Linde, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Gudakesh Motie, Zachary Carter.

These are estimates drawn from the confirmed squads. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Quinton de Kock vs Alzarri Joseph: De Kock attacks from the first ball, and Joseph bowling at pace on his home ground is the Falcons’ most direct route to an early breakthrough. At a venue where 72 percent of matches are won by the chasing side, early wickets in the first innings matter enormously.

Moeen Ali vs Mujeeb ur Rahman: Two spin bowling allrounders on a surface where spin has taken 51 percent of the wickets. Whichever of them has more influence with bat and ball could settle this.

Evin Lewis vs Daniel Sams: Lewis can take a game away inside the powerplay, and Sams took 4 for 20 in the Tridents’ opening win. A proper contest at the top.

ABF vs BT Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Cock (Vc), Kusal Perera,

Batters: Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, Shamar Springer, Rahkeem Cornwall,

All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Joshua James, Shadab Khan (C),

Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph,

Shadab Khan gets the captaincy as the Falcons’ captain, batting in the middle order and bowling his full allocation on a surface where spin takes just over half the wickets. De Kock is vice captain as the most explosive batter in the fixture, with wicketkeeper dismissal points on top.

The spin options are weighted heavily given Moeen, Shadab, Mujeeb and Linde are all likely to bowl their four overs.

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Match Prediction

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have momentum, home advantage, and the most relevant recent evidence. Two chases completed at this ground in their last two matches, including one that set a venue record and another against the defending champions, suggests a side that has worked out how to play here.

Barbados Tridents are unbeaten and their batting average of 171 is 13 clear of the Falcons’ 158. Quinton de Kock, Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford form a strong top order, and Daniel Sams has already produced a four wicket haul.

The venue tilts this. With the chasing side winning 72 percent of matches here, the toss carries unusual weight, and the Falcons have shown they can chase anything at this ground. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons get the edge on home form, though a Tridents side yet to lose will make it close.

ABF vs BT Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the ABF vs BT 16th match today?
A. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are slightly favoured. They have won their last two matches at this ground, including one against the defending champions, though Barbados Tridents are unbeaten this season.

Q. What is the ABF vs BT Fantasy prediction for the 16th match?
A. Moeen Ali and Quinton de Kock are the top picks, with Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph and Mujeeb ur Rahman also strong options.

Q. What is the head to head record between the Falcons and Tridents?
A. It is level at 2-2. The Falcons won both 2025 meetings, and the Tridents won both in 2024. Every one of those matches was won by the side batting second.

Q. What is the pitch report for Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound?
A. It favours chasing more than any other CPL venue, with the side bowling first winning 72 percent of matches across 18 games. The highest successful chase here is the Falcons’ 191/7 earlier this month.

Q. What time does the ABF vs BT match start in India?
A. 4:30 AM IST on Wednesday, 26 August, since it is an evening start on Tuesday in Antigua.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for ABF vs BT?
A. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons should be led by Moeen Ali with Evin Lewis opening and Alzarri Joseph leading the attack. Barbados Tridents will build around captain Chris Green, Quinton de Kock and Brandon King. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the ABF vs BT match?
A. Yes, some. The forecast shows a 55 percent chance of rain with high humidity, and this tournament has already produced two DLS results.