The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is an exhilarating annual Twenty20 cricket tournament that lights up the cricketing calendar in the Caribbean. It made its dazzling debut in 2013 and has since evolved into a resounding success in the world of franchise-based T20 cricket. Here’s a detailed list of CPL winners from each season:
CPL 2013 Winner: Jamaica Tallawahs
The inaugural season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) witnessed the Jamaica Tallawahs emerge as champions in a thrilling final match. The Tallawahs secured victory by 7 wickets against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in a contest that captivated cricket fans. The gripping final took place at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and it was a match filled with excitement.
CPL 2014 Winner: Barbados Tridents
The Barbados Tridents won the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2014 after a hard-fought final against the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The dramatic championship game was held at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis. In their allotted 20 overs, the Barbados Tridents achieved a competitive total of 152/6. The Guyana Amazon Warriors responded with a brave effort, but were limited to 107/4 in 15.5 overs, falling short of their target.
CPL 2015 Winner: Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel
The Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel were crowned champions of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2015. The dramatic final match was played at Trinidad and Tobago’s Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. In their allotted 20 overs, the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel scored a daunting total of 178/5. The Barbados Tridents responded by scoring 158/4 in their 20 overs. They were, however, 20 runs short.
CPL 2016 Winner: Jamaica Tallawahs
The Jamaica Tallawahs won the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) championship in 2016. The Tallawahs triumphed against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in an exciting final match. The final match was held at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis. The Guyana Amazon Warriors were limited to 93 runs in their allotted 20 overs by the Jamaica Tallawahs. The Tallawahs then easily chased down the mark, finishing at 95/1 in 12.5 overs, securing a decisive 9-wicket victory.
CPL 2017 Winner: Trinbago Knight Riders
The Trinbago Knight Riders were crowned champions of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2017. The Knight Riders defeated the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in a thrilling final at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. The Patriots batted first, scored 135/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The Trinbago Knight Riders responded by successfully chasing down the target, scoring 136/7 in 19 overs. In the final, the Knight Riders won by three wickets.
CPL 2018 Winner: Trinbago Knight Riders
The Trinbago Knight Riders dominated the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) once again in 2018. The Knight Riders won their second CPL title, this time at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. Guyana Amazon Warriors batted first in the final, scoring 147/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The Trinbago Knight Riders responded by successfully chasing down the score, achieving 150/2 in 17.3 overs. The Knight Riders won by eight wickets.
CPL 2019 Winner: Barbados Tridents
The Barbados Tridents were crowned winners of the 2019 Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The final took place in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. The Barbados Tridents batted first in a fiercely contested final, posting a respectable score of 171/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The Guyana Amazon Warriors fought valiantly but fell short of the goal, reaching 144/9 in 20 overs. The Barbados Tridents won by a margin of 27 runs, claiming their second CPL title.
CPL 2020 Winner: Trinbago Knight Riders
The Trinbago Knight Riders won the Caribbean Premier League in 2020. The competition was held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago. In a tough final, the St. Lucia Zouks batted first and scored 154 runs in their 20 overs. However, the Trinbago Knight Riders successfully chased down the target, winning by 8 wickets with 8 balls to spare. This win gave the Knight Riders their fourth CPL crown.
CPL 2021 Winner: Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots
The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and the St. Lucia Zouks played a dramatic final in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season 2021. The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots won their first CPL title in a closely contested match. The St. Lucia Zouks batted first and scored 159 runs in 20 overs. The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots responded by chasing down the target on the final ball of the innings, winning by three wickets.
CPL 2022 Winner: Jamaica Tallawahs
In the 2022 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, the Jamaica Tallawahs emerged as the champions, securing victory in the tournament. In the final match, Barbados batted first and posted a respectable total of 161 runs on the board. However, the Jamaica Tallawahs displayed their batting dominance, chasing down the target with ease and securing an 8-wicket victory.
CPL Winners List 2013–2023
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) winners list from 2013 to present are as follows:
| Season | Winner |
| 2013 | Jamaica Tallawahs |
| 2014 | Barbados Tridents |
| 2015 | Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel |
| 2016 | Jamaica Tallawahs |
| 2017 | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| 2018 | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| 2019 | Barbados Tridents |
| 2020 | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| 2021 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots |
| 2022 | Jamaica Tallawahs |
| 2023 | TBA |
Jamaica Tallawahs was the winner of CPL 2023. They are 3 times CPL Winner.
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