Match 20, Port of Spain, September 20, 2024, 04:30 AM
134/8(20.0ov)
135/4(19.0ov)
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 6 wickets
Right then, that is it from the game. A controversial win for the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and they have just managed to keep themselves in contention for the playoffs. The Caribbean Premier League, 2024 action continues on Saturday, the 21st of September, as we have a doubleheader between the Guyana Amazon Warriors versus St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at 4.30 am IST (11 pm GMT) and Saint Lucia Kings versus Barbados Royals at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Chris Green, the skipper of Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, says that he is proud of his team's efforts. Adds that it was chaos but he says that the tournament continues to entertain everyone. Adds that he is happy with the win and ends by saying that ts was a great game of cricket and they deserved the win
Kieron Pollard, the skipper of Trinbago Knight Riders, says that he is unhappy with the decisions and he doesn't want to comment anything on that. Ends by saying that they will keep the hard work going and bounce back stronger.
Justin Greaves is the Player of the Match. He says that to get two wins against the TKR is a special achievement and it feels good. Adds that he is happy how things panned out for them and ends by saying that this win could be a start of something new for them.
Stay tuned for the Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons had set themselves up well for a chase after restricting the Trinbago Knight Riders to 134. The Knight Riders' batting relied heavily on Kieron Pollard and Tim David, as the rest of the lineup struggled. The Falcons' bowlers, particularly Shamar Springer (2/28), executed well, with the spinners containing runs and pacers performing admirably in the death overs.
Trinbago Knight Riders will be upset with the outcome. Akeal Hosein and Andre Russell bowled only two overs, each claiming a wicket. Sunil Narine delivered an economical spell, claiming wickets while keeping the run rate in check. The other bowlers failed to take any wickets, contributing to the team's struggles in the end. They will look to leave this behind and bounce back stronger.
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have successfully chased down a target of 135 runs. Losing Brandon King early in the first over, Kofi James soon followed the suit, but it was Justin Greaves who anchored the innings with a solid 46 runs before retiring out. Hassan Khan added a brisk 36, while Imad Wasim, after narrowly avoiding a controversial lbw decision, finished not out on 36. Fabian Allen later scored the winning runs to get their side over the line.
Phew! After all the twists and turns, it is the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons who come out on top in this close contest. They have just kept their hopes alive to stay in contention for the playoffs with this win. Disappointing for the home side but good to see the sportsman spirit as they all shake hands in the end.
In over# 19
1
1
4
3nb
6
1
2
Josh Little 37/0(3)
18.6
1
Winning runs! Full, on middle, Fabian Allen flicks it to mid-wicket for one. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 7 wickets!
18.5
1
Short and wide, Imad Wasim slaps it to point for one. Scores level now.
18.4
4
FOUR! He made the most out of the free hit! A slower one, outside off, Imad Wasim slaps it over mid off for a boundary. Just 2 needed now.
18.4
3nb
No ball! A high full toss, outside off, Imad Wasim slaps it to point for a brace. Free hit coming up...
18.3
6
Bonus runs! Six runs! Full and outside off, Imad Wasim flicks it to cow corner for a brace. The fielder throws it towards the keeper who fails to collect it as the ball deflects off Imad Wasim and races away to the fence. Six runs! They are unhappy as they think Imad Wasim was not in his line when he was running. 9 need off 9 now!
18.2
1
Short, on off, Fabian Allen puls it over square leg for one.
18.1
2
Lands it on off, Fabian Allen flicks it but gets a top edge. The ball goes in the air towards square leg and lands safely. They collect two.
Justin Greaves is walking off the field. He is retired hurt and Fabian Allen comes out to the middle. 18 needed off 12 balls now.
In over# 18
1
0
0
1nb
1
1
1
Chris Jordan 22/0(3)
17.6
1
Length, outside off, Justin Greaves slaps it to point for one. 18 needed off 12 now! Are we in for a close finish?