SKN VS TKR MATCH 3

Right then, that concludes this match, where the Trinbago Knight Riders secured their first victory of the season, defeating St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in style to kick off their campaign. Up next in the 2024 Caribbean Premier League is an exciting doubleheader on Sunday. First, match number 4 will see the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons take on the Barbados Royals, followed by match number 5, where the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will face the Saint Lucia Kings. The first game is scheduled to start at 7.30 pm IST (the previous day) (2 pm GMT). Be sure to join us early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Kieron Pollard, the skipper of Trinbago Knight Riders says that Pooran is a world class player and he played according to his standards. Adds that he keeps on encouraging everyone and that is what he likes about him. He adds that they have a long batting lineup and have good spinners on their side as well. Ends by saying that they still need to work on some things but he is happy to get the win.

Andre Fletcher, the skipper of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots says they had a plan with the ball and they didn't execute it right considering the wind factor and also appreciates Nicholas Pooran's knock that took the game away from them. Adds that they had a few chances that went down and they will need to do better on that aspect as well. Mentions that he spoke to the guys mid-way and hoped to bat with intent but unfortunately it didn't turn out as per plan. Appreciates Mikyle Louis and says he played a fantastic knock in front of his home crowd.

Nicholas Pooran is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding knock of 97 off just 43 balls. He says that it was a good innings and the pitch was good as well. Adds that they knew they had a good batting lineup and 250 on this surface was a chance. Says that they wanted to capitalise on the powerplay and they did well. Says that he feels happy that Keacy Carty was with him in the partnership. Mentions that he has been playing cricket for quite a long now and he wants to win games. Ends by saying that he wants to win the CPL and he will keep on batting well.

It's time for the Presentation Ceremony...

Earlier in the game, the Trinbago Knight Riders set an imposing target, racking up a formidable 250 runs. Sunil Narine gave the innings a brisk start, which set the tone right. Nicholas Pooran came tantalizingly close to a century but fell just 3 runs short, while Keacy Carty delivered a stellar unbeaten knock of 73 runs from just 35 balls. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots struggled with the ball, as their bowlers bore the brunt of the relentless assault. Anrich Nortje, however, stood out amidst the onslaught, claiming 2 crucial wickets.

Tristan Stubbs then joined Mikyle Louis, and the duo kept the scoreboard ticking with an aggressive approach. However, the momentum shifted once again when Sunil Narine returned to the attack, claiming the prized wicket of Louis breaking the 70-run stand just after he reached his maiden T20 half-century. Stubbs fell on the very next delivery, triggering a collapse that sent shockwaves through the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots' camp. With wickets falling rapidly and the required run rate climbing steeply, it became only a matter of time before the Patriots' chase unravelled falling short of 44 runs.

Kieron Pollard then turned to his spinners, placing his trust in Sunil Narine and Waqar Salamkheil who effectively curbed the scoring rate. The pressure built by the spinners paid off when Waqar Salamkheil delivered a crucial breakthrough, scalping Evin Lewis and shifting the momentum back in favour of the Trinbago Knight Riders.

Evin Lewis provided the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots with a strong start but lacked support from Andre Fletcher and Kyle Mayers, both of whom were dismissed in the second over by Josh Little. Little executed his plans with precision, giving the Trinbago Knight Riders the ideal beginning. However, Mikyle Louis joined forces with Evin Lewis to shift the momentum, accelerating the scoring rate with a flurry of shots around the ground. Their partnership helped stabilize the innings and brought the Patriots back on track with the required run rate.

Trinbago Knight Riders notch their first points of the season with a commanding performance beating St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 44 runs. It was truly a dominant display, setting the tone for what could be a strong campaign ahead for the men in red.

Touch short and on middle, Ryan John flicks it over mid-wicket for one. Trinbago Knight Riders beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 44 runs!

Length, on middle, Ryan John hangs back and tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Slower one, outside off, Anrich Nortje looks to pull it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a bye.

FOUR! Fine shot! A low full toss, on off, Ryan John moves forward and drills it past extra covers for a boundary.

Short and on middle, Ryan John pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

SIX! Right out of the screws! Half-tracker outside off that sits up to be hit. Ryan John clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Anrich Nortje walks out to bat next. Trinbago Knight Riders will have just 3 fielders outside the 30-yard circle for being behind the over-rate.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Length and on middle, Dominic Drakes gets low and looks to slog it but mistimes his stroke. The ball carries towards deep mid-wicket. Keacy Carty settles under it and takes the catch.