of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 without two consecutive exciting meetings, with Barbados Royals AND Saint Lucia Kings emerging victorious in fun games. In Game 4, the Barbados Royals dominated Falcons of Antigua and Barbudachasing down a target of 146 with ease, thanks to some brilliant knocking by the South African star.
Similarly, Match 5 witnessed another thrilling chase as Saint Lucia Kings overhauled a massive total of 201 set by Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriotspowered by explosive sets from the Sri Lankan batter and 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 commanding performance to defeat Antigua and Barbuda by nine wickets in the fourth match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024. Antigua and Barbuda, after going into bat, struggled to gain momentum and posted a total of 145/9 in 20 overs theirs.
Jewel Andrew was the standout player for Antigua and Barbuda, scoring 48 off 35 balls, while Fakhar Zaman contributed 17 from 11. Despite their efforts, the team was unable to build meaningful partnerships, with the Barbados Royals bowlers delivering a disciplined performance.
Mahesh Theekshana led the Royals bowling attack, taking 2/21, while Obed McCoy was the pick of the bowlers at 3/31. Jason Holder also played a key role, taking 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 was the star of the innings, smashing an unbeaten 87 off 45 balls, supported by Rahkeem Cornwall‘s Quickfire 34 of 20.
Antigua and Barbuda’s bowlers struggled to contain the Royals’ aggressive batting, with Imad Wasim the only one to take a wicket. Barbados Royals’ dominant performance secured them a comfortable victory and De Kock’s brilliance earned him the Man of the Match award.
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Saint Lucia Kings scores thrilling win over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
In the fifth match of CPL 2024, Saint Lucia Kings claimed a thrilling five-wicket victory over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in a high-scoring encounter. Batting first, the Patriots posted a formidable total of 201/3, thanks to a scintillating century from Evin Lewis. Lewis was in full flow, scoring 100 off 54 balls with seven boundaries and nine sixes.
Kyle Mayers also played a crucial role, smashing 92 off 62 balls as the two openers laid a strong foundation for their side. However, the Patriots lost momentum toward the end, as David Wiese took two wickets for 29 runs and Noor Ahmed delivered economically, conceding just 20 runs in his four overs.
Tim Seifert takes Saint Lucia over the finish line
Despite the challenging target, Saint Lucia Kings easily chased down the score, reaching 202/5 in 17.2 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa‘s blistering 68 off 35 balls and Tim SeifertA blistering 64 off 27 balls propelled the Royals to victory. Wiese provided the final touch with a quick-fire 34 off 20 deliveries. Mayers also shone with the ball, taking 2/38, but it was not enough to prevent the Royals from reaching their target.
