Match 14, Gros Islet, September 13, 2024, 04:30 AM
173/5(20.0ov)
176/5(16.3ov)
Saint Lucia Kings beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 5 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Johnson Charles
Commentry
Right then, that will be it from us for this contest. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. The action continues at the Caribbean Premier League, 2024. Do join in tomorrow for Match 15 where the Barbados Royals will take on the Trinbago Knight Riders from the Kensington Oval in Barbados. That game will start at 4.30 am IST (11.00 pm the previous day). But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Faf du Plessis, the skipper of Saint Lucia Kings says it was a good game of cricket and the performance from his guys was good. Mentions that the fielding has been superb and some of the catches that the players took were superb and helped the team's cause. Says that they have planned to take on the opponent in the Powerplay so that they can put pressure on the bowlers of the opposition. Adds that they are looking for more such clinical performances going ahead in the tournament.
Andre Fletcher, the skipper of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots says they started well in the Powerplay with the bat but they struggled after that, especially with the strike rate. Adds that the height and pace of Johann Layne is what compelled him to go with him at the top with the ball. Mentions that they need to play the remaining games with a lot of heart and see what they can do. Adds that they have to play within themselves and not think of their opponents.
Johnson Charles IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. Says it was a good game and he would have loved to finish off things. Adds that Faf complements him well being the aggressive batter that he is and that helps him as well. Mentions that it was important for them to win and give this home crowd something to cheer for and they'll look to keep winning from here one.
Time for presentations ...
Earlier in the game, batting first, Batting first, the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots posted a total of 173 after 20 overs. Although they excelled in the Powerplay, they failed to capitalize on the momentum, and their batting effort lacked the intent to accelerate, except for Rilee Rossouw's notable contribution. Fletcher top-scored with 62, but his innings was marked by a slow strike rate. Alzarri was the standout bowler for the Saint Lucia Kings, claiming two wickets, while Chase, Descartes, and Wiese each took one wicket apiece.
The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots bowling performance was also underwhelming, as they struggled to contain the batters of Saint Lucia Kings, leaking runs throughout the match. A questionable decision by Andre Fletcher and the team management was holding back Tabraiz Shamsi until the game was all but lost, a tactic that warrants a review. Wanindu Hasaranga and Josh Clarkson claimed two wickets each, while Anrich Nortje managed to take one wicket, but it was too little, too late to impact the outcome of the match.
The Saint Lucia Kings chase of 173 got off to a blistering start, with openers Faf du Plessis and Johnson Charles intent on dominating the opposition. They smashed 72 runs in the Powerplay, setting the tone for a convincing win. Both batsmen notched impressive half-centuries, propelling their team to a crucial two points and a boost in Net Run Rate. Although the Kings were slightly sloppy towards the end, the outcome was never in doubt after the explosive start provided by du Plessis and Charles. The final hit from Chase sealed the victory, capping off a dominant performance by the Kings
The Kings are alive and running in the tournament and this convincing victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 5 wickets will give Saint Lucia Kings a massive uplift.
In over# 17
4
1
0
Anrich Nortje 28/1(3.3)
16.3
4
FOUR! Good length around the pads, Roston Chase flicks this towards the backward square leg region for a boundary to wrap this up. Saint Lucia Kings wins this by 5 wickets and moves up on the table.
16.2
1
Short-pitched around leg, Ackeem Auguste pulls this to deep square for one.
16.1
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Back of a length around leg, Ackeem Auguste jams this down.
In over# 16
0W
0
2
0
0
0W
Wanindu Hasaranga 13/2(3)
OUT! GONE IN THE DEEP! Short of a length around middle and leg, Shadrack Descarte looks to take on the substitute fielder Ryan John at deep mid-wicket but gets more elevation than distance on this and perishes.
15.6
W
OUT! GONE IN THE DEEP! Short of a length around middle and leg, Shadrack Descarte looks to take on the substitute fielder Ryan John at deep mid-wicket but gets more elevation than distance on this and perishes.
15.5
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Leggie outside off, Shadrack Descarte swings and misses.
15.4
2
Short of a length around middle and leg, Shadrack Descarte tucks this towards deep square for a couple.
15.3
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Tossed up outside off, Shadrack Descarte goes for the slog again and misses again.
