T20 Format
Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
Runs
Top Run Scorer
Johnson Charles (3,519 runs)
Wkts
Top Wicket Taker
Sunil Narine (133 wickets)
History & Evolution
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) was launched in 2013 by West Indies Cricket, replacing the Caribbean Twenty20. Dubbed "The Biggest Party in Sport," the league blends high-impact T20 cricket with traditional Caribbean carnival culture, steel bands, beach-side parties, and colorful celebrations. The tournament plays across multiple tropical islands, drawing passionate crowds and promoting regional West Indies talent alongside international superstars.
League Teams
TKR
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)
GAW
Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW)
BR
Barbados Royals (BR)
SLK
St Lucia Kings (SLK)
SNP
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SNP)
ABF
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF)
Championship Winners
| Season / Year | Winner Franchise |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| 2024 | St Lucia Kings |
| 2023 | Guyana Amazon Warriors |
| 2022 | Jamaica Tallawahs |
| 2021 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots |
| 2020 | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| 2019 | Barbados Tridents |
| 2018 | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| 2017 | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| 2016 | Jamaica Tallawahs |
| 2015 | Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel |
| 2014 | Barbados Tridents |
| 2013 | Jamaica Tallawahs |
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) are the most successful franchise in CPL history, with 5 titles.
Because the tournament integrates live carnival music, local island food, beach parties, and vibrant fan dances directly into the matchday experience.