CPL

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is one of the most vibrant and entertaining T20 leagues in world cricket. Held annually across the Caribbean islands, the CPL showcases electrifying cricket, passionate fans, and star-studded teams. On The Cricket Scores, our CPL tag page delivers everything you need—live scores, player stats, match reports, team updates, and post-game analysis—making it your go-to destination for CPL coverage.

History of CPL

Launched in 2013 by Cricket West Indies (CWI), the Caribbean Premier League replaced the defunct Caribbean Twenty20 tournament. The CPL introduced a franchise-based model similar to the IPL, designed to grow domestic cricket while attracting global stars. From its inception, the league has offered fast-paced action, music-filled stadiums, and an unmistakable Caribbean flair, becoming one of the top T20 leagues worldwide.

League Structure and Format

  • Organized By: Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Republic Bank CPL Limited
  • Tournament Window: August to September (post-international calendar)
  • Team Format: Six franchises compete in a round-robin league phase, followed by playoffs—Qualifier, Eliminator, and Final
  • Match Venues: Matches are hosted across multiple Caribbean nations, including Trinidad, Guyana, Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts
  • Player Mix: Franchises feature a blend of local West Indian talent and international T20 stars

CPL Teams (2024 Edition)

Franchise Home Ground Titles Won
Trinbago Knight Riders Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad 4 (most)
Jamaica Tallawahs Sabina Park, Jamaica 3
Guyana Amazon Warriors Providence Stadium, Guyana 1 (2023)
Barbados Royals Kensington Oval, Barbados 2
St. Lucia Kings Daren Sammy Stadium, St. Lucia 0
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots Warner Park, St. Kitts 1

Tournament Winners and Results

Year Champion Runner-up Player of the Tournament
2013 Jamaica Tallawahs Guyana Amazon Warriors Krishmar Santokie
2014 Barbados Tridents Guyana Amazon Warriors Kieron Pollard
2015 Trinbago Knight Riders Barbados Tridents Dwayne Bravo
2016 Jamaica Tallawahs Guyana Amazon Warriors Andre Russell
2017 Trinbago Knight Riders St. Kitts & Nevis Chadwick Walton
2018 Trinbago Knight Riders Guyana Amazon Warriors Colin Munro
2019 Barbados Tridents Guyana Amazon Warriors Hayden Walsh Jr.
2020 Trinbago Knight Riders St. Lucia Zouks Kieron Pollard
2021 St. Kitts & Nevis Saint Lucia Kings Dominic Drakes
2022 Jamaica Tallawahs Barbados Royals Brandon King
2023 Guyana Amazon Warriors Trinbago Knight Riders Shai Hope

CPL Rivalries to Watch

  • Trinbago vs Guyana: The Caribbean’s version of a high-octane final—the most competitive fixture in CPL history.
  • Jamaica vs Barbados: A cultural and cricketing clash between two cricket-rich regions.
  • St. Lucia vs St. Kitts: An emerging rivalry built on fan enthusiasm and explosive T20 moments.

Sponsorship and Branding

  • Current Title Sponsor: Republic Bank
  • Past Sponsors: Hero MotoCorp (title sponsor from 2015 to 2022)
  • Each team is backed by franchise owners, corporate sponsors, and regional partners, giving the league strong commercial support.

CPL Media and Broadcast Partners

The CPL enjoys a strong international presence thanks to robust broadcasting rights:

  • Caribbean: SportsMax
  • India: Star Sports / FanCode
  • UK: BT Sport
  • USA and Canada: Willow TV
  • Africa: SuperSport
  • Streaming: ICC.tv and YouTube (select regions)