The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has become a marquee event in the cricketing calendar, and the 2024 edition promises to be no different. The 2023 season saw the Guyana Amazon Warriors finally breaking their duck, clinching their first-ever CPL title after several near misses. Their triumph was marked by thrilling encounters, stellar individual performances, and a final that saw complete domination from the Warriors against TKR. As we gear up for the 2024 season, there’s a lot to look forward to, including some major changes and new developments.
One of the most significant updates for the 2024 CPL is the replacement of the Jamaica Tallawahs by the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. This change marks the first time the CPL will not feature the Jamaica Tallawahs, a team that has been a part of the league since its inception in 2013. The Tallawahs’ departure came after financial struggles and a lack of support from the Jamaican government, leading to the franchise being sold back to the CPL. In their place, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are set to make their debut, adding a fresh dynamic to the tournament.
The 2024 CPL, officially known as the Republic Bank CPL 2024 due to sponsorship reasons, is set to commence on August 29, with the final scheduled for October 6. The tournament will be played across six countries in the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Format
The 2024 CPL will follow a similar format to previous editions, featuring a round-robin phase followed by the playoffs. The six teams will play against each other twice in a double round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. The playoffs consist of an Eliminator, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and the Final. The first and second-ranked teams at the end of the group stage will face off in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing directly to the Final. The loser of Qualifier 1 will get another shot at the Final by playing the winner of the Eliminator (which features the third and fourth-ranked teams) in Qualifier 2.
2024 CPL Fixtures
Here is the complete schedule for the 2024 Caribbean Premier League:
Group Stage Matches
- 30 August, Friday:
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua - 31 August, Saturday:
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua - 1 September, Sunday:
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders
Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts - 1 September, Sunday:
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua - 2 September, Monday:
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings
Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts - 4 September, Wednesday:
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua - 5 September, Thursday:
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts - 6 September, Friday:
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua - 7 September, Saturday:
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals
Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts - 8 September, Sunday:
Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia - 8 September, Sunday:
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts - 11 September, Wednesday:
Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia - 12 September, Thursday:
Barbados Royals vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Kensington Oval, Barbados - 13 September, Friday:
Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia - 14 September, Saturday:
Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders
Kensington Oval, Barbados - 15 September, Sunday:
Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
Kensington Oval, Barbados - 16 September, Monday:
Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia - 18 September, Wednesday:
Barbados Royals vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Kensington Oval, Barbados - 19 September, Thursday:
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad - 20 September, Friday:
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad - 21 September, Saturday:
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 21 September, Saturday:
Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 22 September, Sunday:
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 22 September, Sunday:
Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23 September, Monday:
Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad - 24 September, Tuesday:
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad - 26 September, Thursday:
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 28 September, Saturday:
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad - 28 September, Saturday:
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 30 September, Monday:
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders
Guyana National Stadium, Providence
Playoffs
- 2 October, Wednesday:
Eliminator – 3rd place vs 4th place
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 3 October, Thursday:
Qualifier 1 – 1st place vs 2nd place
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 5 October, Saturday:
Qualifier 2 – Winner of Eliminator vs Loser Qualifier 1
Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 7 October, Monday:
Final – Winner Qualifier 1 vs Winner Qualifier 2
Guyana National Stadium, Providence
Teams and Squads
Here’s a look at the squads for each team in CPL 2024:
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Captain: Chris Green
Head Coach: Shivnarine Chanderpaul
- Fabian Allen
- Jewel Andrew
- Sam Billings (wk)
- Teddy Bishop
- Fakhar Zaman
- Justin Greaves
- Jahmar Hamilton (wk)
- Imad Wasim
- Kofi James
- Joshua James
- Brandon King
- Mohammad Amir
- Kelvin Pitman
- Roshon Primus
- Shamar Springer
- Hayden Walsh
Barbados Royals
Captain: Rovman Powell
Head Coach: Trevor Penney
- Alick Athanaze
- Shamarh Brooks
- Rivaldo Clarke (wk)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Kevin Wickham
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Jason Holder
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Obed McCoy
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Ramon Simmonds
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Isai Thorne
- Dunith Wellalage
- Nyeem Young
- Nathan Sealy
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Captain: Imran Tahir
Head Coach: Rayon Griffith
- Kevlon Anderson
- Azam Khan (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Shai Hope (wk)
- Matthew Nandu
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Saim Ayub
- Ronaldo Alimohamed
- Keemo Paul
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Raymon Reifer
- Romario Shepherd
- Shamar Joseph
- Gudakesh Motie
- Junior Sinclair
- Kevin Sinclair
Saint Lucia Kings
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Head Coach: Daren Sammy
- Aaron Jones
- Ackeem Auguste
- Johnson Charles (wk)
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Tim Seifert (wk)
- Khari Campbell
- Roston Chase
- Shadrack Descarte
- Khary Pierre
- David Wiese
- McKenny Clarke
- Matthew Forde
- Alzarri Joseph
- Noor Ahmad
- Mikkel Govia
- Johann Jeremiah
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Captain: Andre Fletcher
Head Coach: Malolan Rangarajan
- Joshua Da Silva
- Dominic Drakes
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Ryan John
- Johann Layne
- Evin Lewis
- Mikyle Louis
- Kyle Mayers
- Ashmead Nedd
- Veeraswamy Permaul
- Rilee Roussouw
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Sikandar Raza
- Odean Smith
- Tristan Stubbs
- Nuwan Thushara
Trinbago Knight Riders
Captain: Kieron Pollard
Head Coach: Phil Simmons
- Keacy Carty
- Mark Deyal
- Andries Gous (wk)
- Nicholas Pooran (wk)
- Jason Roy
- Dwayne Bravo
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Ali Khan
- Terrance Hinds
- Akeal Hosein
- Josh Little
- Jayden Seales
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Nathan Edward
- Shaqkere Parris
Latest News
As the tournament approaches, there have been some significant developments. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) denied No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Saim Ayub and Azam Khan, preventing them from participating in the CPL. Additionally, Heinrich Klaasen was ruled out due to a family emergency, with Tim Seifert replacing him in the Saint Lucia Kings squad. These changes have shaken up team strategies and could have a considerable impact on the tournament’s outcome.
Venues
The 2024 CPL will be played across six iconic venues in the Caribbean:
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
- Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia
- Kensington Oval, Barbados
- Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad
- Guyana National Stadium, Providence
Streaming Details
For fans across the globe, the CPL 2024 will be accessible via various broadcasting and streaming platforms:
- Caribbean: SportsMax and TV6 via the CCN TV6 app in Trinidad and Tobago, and GBN in Grenada.
- India: Star Sports Network (broadcast), Fancode (streaming).
- UK: TNT Sports.
- MENA: Cricbuzz.
- USA and Canada: Willow TV.
- Australia: Fox Sports.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport.
- South Africa: Super Sport.
- Rest of the World: Official CPL YouTube and Facebook channels.
With such extensive coverage, fans won’t miss a moment of the action, no matter where they are.
Previous Winners
The CPL has seen a range of champions since its inception. Here’s a look at the winners from the very start in 2013 to 2023:
- 2023: Guyana Amazon Warriors
- 2022: Jamaica Tallawahs
- 2021: St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
- 2020: Trinbago Knight Riders
- 2019: Barbados Tridents
- 2018: Trinbago Knight Riders
- 2017: Trinbago Knight Riders
- 2016: Jamaica Tallawahs
- 2015: Trinbago Knight Riders
- 2014: Barbados Tridents
- 2013: Jamaica Tallawahs
Top Run Scorers and Wicket Takers
The CPL has witnessed some exceptional individual performances over the years. Here are the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in CPL history:
Top 5 Run Scorers:
- Johnson Charles: 2,855 runs
- Andre Fletcher: 2,817 runs
- Lendl Simmons: 2,629 runs
- Kieron Pollard: 2,574 runs
- Chris Gayle: 2,519 runs
Top 5 Wicket Takers:
- Dwayne Bravo: 128 wickets
- Sunil Narine: 111 wickets
- Rayad Emrit: 96 wickets
- Imran Tahir: 91 wickets
- Sheldon Cottrell: 87 wickets
Most Successful Teams
The Trinbago Knight Riders stand out as the most successful team in CPL history, with four titles to their name (2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020). The Jamaica Tallawahs and Barbados Tridents have also enjoyed success, with two titles each. The Guyana Amazon Warriors, despite their numerous final appearances, secured their first title only in 2023.
A Thrilling Season Awaits?
The 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) promises to be another exciting edition of the tournament. With a strong field of teams and some of the biggest names in T20 cricket, fans can expect plenty of action and entertainment. The final will take place on October 6th at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.
The tournament is set to be a thrilling spectacle, with the defending champions, Guyana Amazon Warriors, looking to retain their title. The addition of the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons adds a new dimension to the competition, and fans can expect some exciting matches throughout the season.
With the CPL’s reputation for producing high-scoring matches and thrilling finishes, the 2024 tournament is sure to be a memorable one. Whether you’re a die-hard cricket fan or simply looking for some exciting entertainment, the CPL has something for everyone. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic cricket tournament.