CPL Finals to be Held in Guyana and Barbados for Next Two Years

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced that the finals for the next two years will be held in Guyana and Barbados. Guyana will host the final in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year that the Providence Stadium will host the championship match. In 2026, the final will be held at Kensington Oval in Barbados for the first time ever.

The CPL made the announcement in a press release on Friday, stating that it had agreed to one-year deals with the two venues. Guyana's President, Mohammed Irfan Ali, expressed his support for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, the defending CPL champions, and announced Guyana's hosting of the 2025 final.

Barbados Royals, two-time CPL winners, will be eager to reclaim the trophy on home soil in 2026. CPL CEO Pete Russell praised Guyana and Barbados for their partnership with the league over the past 12 years and thanked the governments of both countries for agreeing to host the finals.

The Amazon Warriors secured their berth in Sunday's final after defeating the Barbados Royals in the second qualifier. Quickfire knocks from Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Shai Hope helped the Warriors chase down 149 runs in just 15 overs. The Warriors will now face the St Lucia Kings in the championship match on October 6.

The CPL is one of the most popular cricket tournaments in the Caribbean, featuring some of the world's top players. The league has played a significant role in developing cricket in the region and has helped to promote the sport globally.

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