CPL 2021: Knight Riders, Patriots, Warriors, and Kings to battle in the semi-final: The ninth season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL T20) is just three games away from closing as four teams will battle it out for the ultimate prize in the knockouts. The CPL 2021 has provided some breathtaking action over the past few weeks, giving players much-needed practice and base for the upcoming IPL 2021 and T20 World Cup in the UAE. Having done most things right in the league stage, the onus will be on the franchises to ensure that they make their best push for the title.
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CPL 2021: Knight Riders, Patriots, Warriors and Kings to battle in semi-final – All you need to know
| TEAM | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinbago Knight Riders | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0.700 |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0.109 |
| St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -0.328 |
| St Lucia Kings | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -0.159 |
| Jamaica Tallawahs | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0.124 |
| Barbados Royals | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.520 |
CPL 2021 semi-final 1: TKR vs SLK – Knight Riders two wins away from title defence, Kings aim maiden title
In a repeat of last season’s final, defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders will take on the beaten finalists St Lucia Kings in semi-final 1 of the CPL 2021. The Knight Riders showed their class and stamped their authority with a win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their final game, to clinch the top spot in the standings, despite a slow start to the season.
Its all over at Warner Park and the Trinbago Knight Riders have won by 4 wickets and finish top of the table. #CPL21 #SKNPvTKR #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport pic.twitter.com/1Z3s7bTTom
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 13, 2021
The Kings meanwhile have been patchy and a lot will depend on the availability of Faf du Plessis as they prepare for the semi-final. The fourth-placed side come into the clash on the back of a defeat against bottom-placed Barbados Royals, but will nonetheless will be a force to reckon with, especially considering the form of Roston Chase, and if featuring Faf du Plessis.
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Indian kick off time: Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 PM
CPL 2021 semi-final 1: GAW vs SNP- Warriors look to end finals agony, both teams aim first championship
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have made it five finals in CPL, and have lost all five as they make a sixth attempt at the title. The Warriors sealed their place in the semi-final with a thumping win over the Jamaica Tallawahs, to finish third, setting up a clash against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The Dwayne Bravo led outfit were amongst the contenders for the title and have lived up their tag so far as they head into the knockouts.
Indian kick off time: Wednesday, September 15, 12:00 AM
CPL 2021 semi-final live streaming
The match will not be shown on TV for the cricket audience in India. Fans can catch the CPL semi-finals LIVE Streaming on the FanCode app. For live scores, ball by ball commentary, and full scorecard, click here.
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