The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 saw two interesting matches back to back Barbados Royals and Saint Lucia Kings win fun games. Barbados Royals dominated the 4th match Falcons of Antigua and BarbudaHe easily chased down his target of 146 thanks to the brilliant knock from the South African star.
Similarly, Match 5 witnessed another thrilling chase as Saint Lucia Kings overhauled the set by 201. Patriots of St. Kitts and NevisSri Lanka batting and equipped with explosive shots from the New Zealand icon. Both teams showcased their firepower, setting the tone for an exciting tournament.
Barbados Royals dominate Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados Royals produced a superb performance to beat Antigua and Barbuda by nine wickets in the fourth match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024. After being put into bat, Antigua and Barbuda struggled to gain momentum and posted a total of 145/9. more than 20 of them.
Jewel Andrew he was the player who scored 48 off 35 balls for Antigua and Barbuda. Fakhar Zaman Contributed 11 of 17. Despite their efforts, the team failed to form a meaningful partnership with the Barbados Royals bowlers, putting up a disciplined performance.
Mahesh Theekshana While leading the Royals’ bowling attack, taking 2/21 Obed McCoy Was the pick of the bowlers with 3/31. Jason Holder also played a key role, picking up two wickets for 24 runs.
Quinton de Kock shines with the bat
In reply, Barbados Royals made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 15.3 overs with nine wickets in hand. Quinton de Kock He was the star of the innings by smashing an unbeaten 87 off 45 balls supported by . Rahkeem CornwallQuickfire 34 off 20.
Antigua and Barbuda’s bowlers struggled to contain Royals’ aggressive batting, with Imad Wasim the only one to take a wicket. A dominant performance from Barbados Royals saw them to a comfortable victory and De Kock’s brilliance earned him the Man of the Match award.
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Saint Lucia Kings scored a thrilling win over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
In the fifth match of CPL 2024, Saint Lucia Kings registered a thrilling five-wicket victory over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in a high-scoring encounter. Batting first, the Patriots posted a mammoth total of 201/3 thanks to a brilliant century. Evin Lewis. Lewis was in full swing, hitting 100 off 54 balls with seven boundaries and nine sixes.
Kyle Myers also played a crucial role, smashing 92 off 62 balls as the two wicketkeepers laid a solid foundation for their side. But like the Patriots, it lost momentum toward the end David Wiese He took two wickets for 29 runs and Nur Ahmed He bowled economically, conceding only 20 runs in four runs.
Tim Seifert leads St. Lucia to the finish line
Despite a tough target, Saint Lucia Kings chased down the score with ease, reaching 202/5 in 17.2 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa‘s blistering 68 off 35 balls and Tim Seifert‘s explosive 64 off 27 balls powered the Kings to victory. Wiese provided the finishing touches, making 20 deliveries 34 to 34. Myers also shone with the ball with figures of 2/38 but it was not enough to stop the Kings from reaching their target.
