What's the Republic Bank CPL without the colour, the costumes and of course, the crowds?...
Well, we've got that covered. Our own Vinod Narwani, along with cameraman Devon Parker, took to the stands in Tarouba to capture the passion and energy of the fans bringing you the sights, sounds and stories from the people who make CPL truly unforgettable...
00:00The biggest party in sport is now in Trinidad with the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Teruba being the venue for five games.
00:08It got underway on Wednesday night with fans attending match number 14 of the Republic Bank CPL between hosts TKR and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.
00:18While it was not a full house, it was still a lively atmosphere thanks to a decent weekday turnout in the southern part of Trinidad.
00:25It's the opening match in Teruba and the Trinbago Knight Riders taking on the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. How much are you enjoying the vibe?
00:32Oh, it's always a vibe here at Teruba. It's always a vibe in Trinidad once CPL is here. There's so many thousands of people who come out and participate.
00:41They're eager to be part of the excitement here at CPL. Cheers.
00:46It's really good so far. Amir is on fire tonight.
00:50Are you coming for the other matches as well? I'm coming for the game on Saturday.
00:54Yes.
00:55And which team do you think will win this tournament?
00:58Of course TKR.
01:00Where there's cricket, there's business as well as the different vendors were plying their trade at the ground.
01:06Speaking of which, these two gentlemen would have purchased their horns at the venue.
01:16Which are some of the teams that TKR must be wary of this year?
01:19That would be Guyana and Barbados. They are very good teams. However, TKR is a known powerhouse team in the tournament so far. And honestly, this year, we do have the potential to take the tournament. So I'm not too worried about those other two teams, especially Guyana. They are a great team. But I have a lot of faith in this team here this year. We will win the tournament. So in a nutshell, no team is really ready for TKR. TKR will win.
01:45Have you been to cricket before?
01:47No, I have not. But this one, this one is really good. Good vibes, good energy. And well, children at this big party and everything.
01:56Are you looking forward to coming to more matches?
01:58Yes, of course. It's alive.
02:00Which are some of the players that you like on the Trimbego Knight Riders team?
02:04Sunil Narain, Sunil Narain and Sunil Narain.
02:06That's a good player to choose, huh?
02:08Yeah, just Sunil Narain.
02:09Good luck to the TKR team. We believe in you and we know you'll do really well and you'll make us proud.
02:14These four fans certainly knew how to have fun at the ground and they decided to do a jig on camera.
02:20Any players that you like on this team?
02:29Sunil Narain, Andrew Russell, Aki Rosai, Mohamed Amir, Colin Monroe.
02:35And how good a chance do you think TKR has in winning the title?
02:39They have a good chance because they have a good team on paper.
02:42It reached the stage where the Falcons were in dire straits from 71 for 3 to 71 for 6.
02:48And with that, the TKR supporters were in their glee with their team in the ascendancy.
02:53Yes, sir. Are you enjoying the vibes in Toruba?
02:55Always, always enjoying the vibes. This is cricket, this is Toruba.
02:59This is the best that you get in the Caribbean.
03:01Toruba is the best place for cricket.
03:03And we want to see TKR win tonight.
03:05TKR didn't beat Antigua for the last three games.
03:09So hopefully they're going to win tonight.
03:11And if they're heading in that direction, the atmosphere here is excellent.
03:15Oh, another wicket!
03:18This cricket is the most fun thing ever.
03:21I'm having plenty of fun with my friends.
03:24I love this.
03:25And they're doing real good out there.
03:27All six people so far enough.
03:30I love Trinidad.
03:32In the end, TKR won the match to break the jinx of having lost three games in a row to the Falcons.
03:38Knight Riders all-rounder Kyron Pollard's better half Jenner and son Caden were there to witness it as well.
03:44Next up for TKR are the Barbados Royals at the same venue on Friday at 8pm.
03:49Then we'll be back in our new TKR.
03:52We'll be back in our news, we'll be back in the next week.
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