In the 14th encounter Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024St. Lucia Kings take on St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia. After winning the toss, the Kings chose to bowl first.
Andre Fletcher and Rilee Rossouw smashed a half century for the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Patriots posted a total of 173 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. Andre Fletcher He was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 62 runs off 50 balls including 5 fours and 2 sixes. Riley Rossouw contributed significantly by hitting 5 sixes off 31 balls with a quick 50 runs.
On the bowling side, Alzarri Joseph He was impressive for the Kings, taking 2 wickets for 38 runs in 4 overs. Roston Chase, David Wiese and Sadrack Descartes but also scored a touchdown each, helping limit the Patriots to a manageable total.
Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis give Saint Lucia Kings a flying start
Chasing 174 runs, the kings easily achieved their goalFinishing with 176 runs, 5 wickets at just 16.3 overs. Johnson Charles Led the charge with 74 runs off 42 balls, including 4 fours and an impressive 7 sixes.
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Faf du Plessis He played a key role, scoring 62 runs off 31 balls with 5 fours and 5 sixes. The opening duo added 115 runs for the first wicket in just 10.4 overs and laid the foundation for their team’s victory.
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The Patriots’ bowling struggled against the Kings Wanindu Hasaranga Taking 2 wickets for 13 runs in 3 overs Josh Clarkson also claimed 2 wickets for 18 runs. However, the Kings’ aggressive hitting proved too much for the Patriots.
An important win for Saint Lucia Kings
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Player of the Match
The match ended with a 5-wicket win for Saint Lucia Kings, taking them to 3rd place in the points table. Johnson Charles was named Man of the Match for his explosive batting performance.
