At the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia, Gros Islet, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) secured an impressive win against St Lucia Kings (SLK) with four wickets left in the last overs on September 10.
Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and let SKL bat first. Kings batted first with a strong start led by Faf du Plessis and Charles. Charles scored 29 off 14 balls, while Faf du Plessis stood out with aggressive batting, smashing in a 92-meter six, the longest of the night.
Du Plessis smashed Ali Khan in the fourth over for a massive six. The crowd got excited as the ball flew high, leaving everyone amazed by the extraordinary shot during the game. Faf du Plessis’ six, followed by his wicket at 35, set the tone for the Saint Lucia Kings’ innings, lifting the total and team spirit. It showcased his skill and tenacity, reaffirming his status as a formidable T20 batsman.
In addition to Du Plessis’ impressive hit, the Saint Lucia Kings made a target of 187-6 with Roston Chase’s unbeaten 56 off 40 balls. Chase’s strong partnership with Bhanuka Rajapaksa led them to surpass 150 despite a shaky middle order, which was considered impossible.
TKR had to hunt 188 /6 against Saint Lucia Kings; TKR faced immense pressure to score 27 runs from 12 balls in the last two overs. Pollard’s experience and power shone as he hit crucial sixes for victory. His partnership with Parris, who scored 52, was a turning point in TKR’s successful chase.
Pollard’s game-changing innings included four consecutive sixes in the 19th over, shifting momentum toward TKR. With just 11 runs needed from the final over, his unbeaten 57 off 27 balls showcased his leadership under pressure. Pollard’s calm and aggressive approach led to TKR’s victory, sealed by a boundary from Akeal Hosein.
Shaqkere Parris set the stage with a quick 52 off 33 balls, hitting six sixes. His partnership with Jason Roy and Pollard fueled TKR’s hunt and impressed his teammates greatly. Pollard’s outstanding boundaries capped off Parris’s solid innings.
SLK’s struggled not to let Pollard and Parris score, but unfortunately, their total score fell short. Trinbago Knight Riders’ outstanding batting efforts, including Pooran and Roy, were the most important for the win. Chasing 188 showcased their strength as CPL 2024 title contenders.
The Trinbago Knight Riders, led by Kieron Pollard’s remarkable innings of 52 off 19 balls, hunted down the total with four wickets left. Pollard’s remarkable power-hitting, featuring four sixes in one over, outshone the Kings’ solid efforts. Despite this, du Plessis’ six was a memorable moment.
As the crowd is cheering up for their teams in CPL, Faf du Plessis’ remarkable record-breaking six is a highlight. The crowd applauds and cheers for Saint Lucia Kings counts him as one of the most refined players.
Despite the loss, St Lucia Kings showed a strong effort with Roston Chase’s batting and Sunil Narine’s bowling. They have six matches left to regroup. Meanwhile, TKR aims to secure a playoff spot by winning their seventh match following this victory.
