Find out squads, odds, rules, format, fixtures, streaming and TV information and much, much more ahead of the Biggest Party In Sport's return...
What is the CPL?
The Caribbean Premier League is an annual T20 cricket tournament held in the Caribbean. It was created in 2013.
Where is the 2020 Caribbean Premier League taking place?
Due to Covid-19, the CPL will be played enitrely on Trinidad and Tobago at two grounds: Brian Lara Cricket Academy and Queen’s Park Oval.
When will the CPL 2020 take place?
Tuesday, August 18 until Thursday, September 10.
The fixture list can be found by clicking here.
Which teams take part in the CPL 2020?
There are six teams in total: Trinbago Knight Riders, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Tridents, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Jamaica Tallawahs, St Lucia Zouks
Team-by-team guides and preview podcasts can be found by clicking here.
Which players are taking part in the CPL?
The squads can be found by clicking here.
What is the format of the CPL?
The CPL is divided into a group stage and a knockout stage. In the group stage, the teams each play 10 matches overall, three of which are at home in a typical season.
The knockout stage includes two semi-finals and a final to determine the winner of the tournament.
Will fans be allowed into the grounds?
No, the tournament will take place behind closed doors.
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Where can I watch the CPL on TV?
UK and Republic of Ireland: Sky Sports
India: Star Sports
US: Willow TV
Australia: Fox Sports
New Zealand: SKY Sport NZ
South Africa: SuperSport
Trinidad and Tobago: CNC 3
Guyana: E – Networks
Dominican Republic: CDN SportsMax Español
Grenada: GBN
Caribbean: SportsMax TV
Middle East & North Africa (MENA): OSN Sports Cricket HD.
Canada: DAZN
Is the CPL being streamed online?
Yes.
For UK, Sky Go or Now TV will be streaming live coverage.
USA: Willow TV will also be streaming on their digital platform.
Canada: DAZN will be streaming coverage live and on demand.
India: Hotstar Digital Platform
Facebook and Twitter will also be streaming the CPL in Pakistan and other countries.
Who is favourite to win the CPL 2020?
Barbados Tridents won in 2019 and are a good option to pick to win the 2020 trophy.
Trinbago Knight Riders have perhaps the strongest squad in the tournament, while Guyana Amazon Warriors won 11 games in a row last year before slipping up in the final.
CPL outright winners odds (best available):
Guyana - 11/3
Trinbago - 3/1
Barbados - 7/2
Jamaica - 6/1
St Kitts & Nevis - 6/1
St Lucia - 9/1
Why is the competition called the Hero CPL?
It is currently sponsored by Hero MotoCorp and consequently its official title is the Hero CPL.
Is there a limit on overseas players?
There can be as many as six international ‘franchise players’ per squad. Each team will contract 15 players in total. At least six players must be local to the franchise country and four must be under the age of 23.
How much do players get paid?
As of 2015, the CPL’s salary cap is $1,000,000. For the 2020 season, the top-tier players are being asked to accept a 30 per cent salary cut as a result of Covid-19. Those within the $20,000 bracket will take a reduced 10 per cent salary cut, while those within the $15,000 bracket will not have to take any cut.
The Cricketer's coverage of the CPL comes in collaboration with the Caribbean Cricket Podcast
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