Vaghar Salamkheil A magical moment of production delivered a stunning ball to an experienced dismissal Faf du Plessis in the clash between Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the year Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024. Salamkheil’s impressive passing was instrumental in keeping the match competitive, leaving the veteran behind.
Waqar Salamkheil’s magical delivery to deny Faf du Plessis
In the seventh over of the Kings’ innings, Salamkheil removed the well-set Du Plessis with beauty. It was a length delivery outside the off stump and du Plessis pulled back to play it on the leg side but misjudged the spin. The ball caught the surface, bounced sharply and crashed into the stumps. It was a big improvement for the bowling side as Du Plessis looked dangerous. He made 34 off 26 balls, hitting one four and three sixes.
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Du Plessis was not the only victim of Salamkheil’s sharp spin. The Afghan bowler was also sent off Matthew FordeAggressive start, 11 runs off seven balls. Forde, trying to clear the ropes again, goes down the wicket but misreads and is left on the chair by Pooran.
Despite Salamkheil scoring two important goals, St. Thanks to Lucia Kings managed to score a difficult 187/6. Roston Chase’s unbeaten 56 and du Plessis’ 34. Sunil Narine He was Trinbago’s best bowler, taking 2-13 in four overs.
Kieron Pollard leads TKR to victory
In response, the Knight Riders chased down the goal with 19.1 shots. Shaqkere Parris anchored the innings with a well-crafted 57 Kieron Pollard’s explosive 52* off just 19 balls ensured his victory. Although Forde (2-9) and Nur Ahmed (2-35) gave St Lucia hope with timely breakthroughs, Pollard’s late blitz proving decisive.
TKR won by four wicketsReaching 189/6, Gros Islet extended their winning streak against SLK at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia.
