The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 The season was filled with exciting matches and it was the 19th match between Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors was no exception. The Knight Riders won a nail-biting encounter at the Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius make saves for the Warriors
Amazon Warriors, after first being put to bat Kieron PollardTrinbago Knight Riders’ skipper found themselves in early trouble. They lost successive wickets and struggled to gain momentum, finding themselves at 76/7 in the 12th over. However, Romario Shepherd and Dwayne Pretorius They stepped up to rescue their team by putting together an unbeaten partnership of 72 runs. Shepherd was the aggressor, scoring 51* off just 24 deliveries while Pretorius scored 21* off 25 balls. Their efforts helped Amazon Warriors post a respectable total of 148 at the end of their 20 overs.
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Shaqkere Parris hits the longest six of the season
Chasing a modest target, Knight Riders needed a good start from their opener, Sunil Narine and Shaqke Parris. Narine got off to a fast start hitting a four and a six in the first game but was soon dismissed. Moeen Ali.
In the third inning, Parris unleashed a monstrous six that went over the roofs of the stadium. The ball traveled an astonishing 124 metres, setting a new record for the longest six of the tournament. However, despite his promising start, Parris failed to convert it into a big hit and was dismissed by CPL debutant Sowter in the ninth over.
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124 meters!!! You gotta be kidding Shaqke Parris🤯#CPL #TKRvGAW The Biggest Party in #Sports #CricketPlayedLoved #CaribbeanAirlines @iflycaribbean pic.twitter.com/ev72KN13H7
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 19, 2024
Tim David’s heroics seal the deal for Trinbago Knight Riders
With the match tied, the Knight Riders needed someone to step up and lead them to victory. Enter it Team David. The prodigious batsman took the match by smashing two successive sixes in the last two overs of the match to give his team a thrilling victory. David’s heroics overshadowed previous fireworks Andre RussellHe had earlier scored just 6 deliveries off 24 runs to give the Knights a much-needed boost.
The match showcased the unpredictability and excitement that the CPL 2024 season has to offer. With the Knight Riders win, the race for the playoffs of the tournament heats up and both teams are looking to secure their place in the knockouts. The fans were treated to a display of powerful batting, tight bowling and a nail-biting display that made this match one to remember in the annals of the Caribbean Premier League.
