RBCPL24: Will Amazon Warriors do the double? Wired868 previews T20 tourney
The long-awaited return of the CPL
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is finally set to return in 2022. The tournament will be held from August 31st to September 30th and will feature eight teams from across the Caribbean.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors are the defending champions, having won the title in 2019. They will be looking to make it two titles in a row, but they will face stiff competition from the other teams in the tournament.
The contenders
The Trinbago Knight Riders are always one of the favorites to win the CPL. They have won the title three times, including in 2017 and 2018. They have a strong team this year, led by Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell.
The Barbados Royals are another team to watch. They have won the CPL once, in 2014. They have a good all-around team, led by Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, and Rahkeem Cornwall.
The St Lucia Kings are a dark horse team this year. They have never won the CPL, but they have a good team, led by Roston Chase, Obed McCoy, and Kesrick Williams.
The format
The CPL will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other twice. The top four teams will advance to the playoffs.
The playoffs will be played in a single-elimination format. The winner of the tournament will qualify for the Champions League Twenty20.
The schedule
The CPL schedule is as follows:
- Group stage: August 31st - September 26th
- Playoffs: September 27th - September 30th
The venues
The CPL will be played at four venues in the Caribbean:
- Kensington Oval, Barbados
- Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
- Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
- Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia
The tickets
Tickets for the CPL are on sale now. You can purchase tickets online or at the box office at each venue.
The broadcast
The CPL will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. You can also watch the tournament online at ESPNcricinfo.com.
The prize money
The total prize money for the CPL is US$1 million. The winner of the tournament will receive US$500,000.
The history
The CPL was first played in 2013. The Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel won the inaugural tournament. The Guyana Amazon Warriors have won the most titles, with three.
The impact
The CPL has had a major impact on cricket in the Caribbean. The tournament has helped to raise the profile of the sport and has inspired a new generation of cricketers.
The future
The CPL is set to continue to grow in the years to come. The tournament is already one of the most popular cricket tournaments in the world, and it is only going to get bigger and better in the future.
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