In an exhilarating encounter on the Daren Sammy Nationwide Cricket Stadium, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) defeated Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) by 4 wickets within the twelfth match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024.
Batting first after shedding the toss, SLK posted a aggressive complete of 187/6 of their 20 overs, because of spectacular knocks from Roston Chase (56 off 40) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (33 off 29).
Kieron Pollard’s blitz seals victory for TKR
In response, TKR bought off to a shaky begin, shedding early wickets. Nevertheless, Shaqkere Parris (57 off 33) and Kieron Pollard (52 not out off 19) performed match-winning innings to maintain TKR within the hunt. Pollard’s blistering knock, which included 7 sixes, proved to be the distinction as TKR chased down the goal with 5 balls to spare.
Bowlers battle on batting-friendly pitch
The pitch on the Daren Sammy Nationwide Cricket Stadium proved to be a batting paradise, with each groups scoring at a brisk tempo. SLK’s bowlers struggled to include the TKR batters, with Matthew Forde (2/49) and Noor Ahmad (2/35) being the choose of the bowlers for the house group.
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TKR climb to 3rd place in factors desk
The victory propelled TKR to 3rd place within the CPL 2024 factors desk, whereas SLK remained in fourth place. TKR skipper Kieron Pollard was adjudged the Participant of the Match for his blistering knock.
“Was an excellent sport of cricket from either side, they did effectively to get 180, we most likely gave away 20 runs too many,” mentioned Pollard within the post-match presentation.
“My foremost factor is fielding, it’s unacceptable for the younger guys and the senior guys as effectively. You could be outskilled with bat and ball however fielding is one thing we should always actually give attention to. As instances go alongside, we’ll attempt to get higher. From an harm perspective, hopefully we are able to get some guys match and again,” he added.
“Wanting ahead to the following sport, with the ability to play cricket throughout the Caribbean and revel in is one thing I’m trying ahead to now.”
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The 2 groups will face one another once more within the reverse fixture on September 24 on the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, with SLK in search of a revenge of the latest defeat.
