Caribbean Premier League: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Edge St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in Thrilling Finish
Imad Wasim (second left) celebrating one of his three wickets against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons edged the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by two wickets in an exciting finish at Warner Park on Sunday in the Caribbean Premier League.
Match Summary
The Falcons reached 154 for eight with two balls remaining in the contest, after being asked to chase the Patriots’ total of 153 for eight from their 20 overs. The result saw the Falcons move up to third place with four points from six games, while the Patriots remained rooted firmly in sixth position on two points, having lost five consecutive games since winning their opening fixture.
Falcons’ Fightback
A Falcons’ victory didn’t look on the cards, though, after Wanindu Hasaranga ran through the middle order to leave them tottering on 110 for seven in the 16th over. However, a 30-run partnership in just three overs between Player-of-the-Match Imad Wasim, who cracked 17 not out, and Roshon Primus (15) rescued the Falcons and put them back on track.
Patriots’ Innings
After losing the toss and being sent into bat, the home side found themselves in early trouble. Openers Evin Lewis (3) and captain Andre Fletcher (9) didn’t last long, and they were soon joined by Kyle Mayers after his 16-ball cameo of 22, including two fours and two sixes, came to an end as the Patriots fell to 36-3 after six overs.
Those quick wickets stemmed the Patriots’ flow of runs, and Wanindu Hasaranga made a fighting 23 before Fabian Allen dismissed him with a score of 60-4. Rilee Rossouw (20) and top scorer Mikyle Louis added 46 runs for the fifth wicket, but it took them eight overs.
Conclusion
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ thrilling victory over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots was a testament to their never-say-die spirit. The Patriots’ innings was built around a spectacular display of power hitting by Mikyle Louis, who scored 63 from 36 balls, including seven sixes and two fours.
FAQs
- What was the final score in the match?
- The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons reached 154 for eight with two balls remaining, while the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots scored 153 for eight from their 20 overs.
- Who was the player of the match?
- Imad Wasim, who cracked 17 not out and took two wickets, was named the player of the match.
- What was the outcome of the match?
- The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons edged the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by two wickets in an exciting finish.
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