Barbados Royals CPL Team Explained
A complete guide to the Barbados Royals — the CPL franchise representing Barbados, their history, rebranding, and famous players.
About Barbados Royals
The Barbados Royals represent Barbados in the Caribbean Premier League. The team was founded in 2013 as Barbados Tridents, one of the CPL's six founding franchises. In 2021 they were acquired by Rajasthan Royals' ownership group and rebranded to Barbados Royals — adopting the pink and blue colours from their IPL sister franchise.
CPL Title and Notable Seasons
The Tridents (now Royals) won the CPL title in 2014, defeating Guyana Amazon Warriors in a thrilling final. Their Kensington Oval home ground — one of the most hallowed venues in West Indies cricket — gives them a passionate home crowd with deep cricket heritage.
Rajasthan Royals Connection
Since the 2021 rebranding, the Barbados Royals have benefitted from the operational expertise, scouting networks, and player connections of the Rajasthan Royals' IPL set-up. This ownership crossover is part of a broader globalisation of cricket franchise ownership.
Famous Players
Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, and Shai Hope are among the prominent West Indian players who have represented Barbados in the CPL. International stars including Shoaib Malik, Ravi Bopara, and Corey Anderson have also featured across the franchise's history.
Frequently asked questions
When were Barbados Tridents renamed to Barbados Royals?
The franchise was rebranded from Barbados Tridents to Barbados Royals ahead of the 2021 CPL season, following acquisition by the Rajasthan Royals ownership group.
When did the Barbados franchise win the CPL?
As Barbados Tridents, they won the CPL title in 2014.
What is the home ground of Barbados Royals?
The Barbados Royals play home matches at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados — the island's main cricket stadium and one of the most celebrated grounds in West Indies cricket.