TKR vs SLK (Match-26) – Highlights 

On September 24, in Tarouba, the 26th game of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League took place. The St Lucia Kings easily defeated the Trinbago Knight Riders, winning by an inning. Johnson Charles, who was voted Player of the Match, scored an incredible 89 from 40 balls to help the Kings achieve a mammoth total of 218/6. In reply, the Knight Riders failed to muster much of an offensive and were dismissed for 138 in 17.5 overs, well short of the 219-run mark. With a significant victory, the Kings’ impressive performance enhanced their standing in the competition.

Batting first, the St Lucia Kings put up an imposing total of 218/6 in their 20 overs, led by a brilliant display of power-hitting from Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis. Charles played an explosive knock, smashing 89 off just 40 balls, including seven boundaries and eight towering sixes at an extraordinary strike rate of 222.50. Faf du Plessis, the captain, provided a steady foundation with 59 off 43 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 137.20. Tim Seifert contributed a quickfire 30 from 17 deliveries, maintaining the momentum. David Wiese (6 off 4) and Roston Chase (4 off 6) fell cheaply, but Aaron Jones added 8* from 5 balls towards the end. Shadrack Descarte blasted 10 from 4 balls, including a six, to push the total further. The Kings’ aggressive batting set a daunting target for the Trinbago Knight Riders in the high-scoring match.

In the St Lucia Kings’ innings, Trinbago Knight Riders’ bowlers faced a tough challenge defending against a formidable batting lineup. Akeal Hosein bowled his full quota of 4 overs but went wicketless, conceding 32 runs at an economy of 8.00. Jayden Seales took 1 wicket for 35 runs in 3 overs, with an expensive economy of 11.66, while Chris Jordan also claimed 1 wicket, giving away 39 runs in his 4 overs at 9.75. Waqar Salamkheil had a difficult outing, leaking 51 runs in just 3 overs at a costly economy of 17.00. Kieron Pollard was the standout bowler, picking up 4 wickets for 38 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining a decent economy of 9.50. Andre Russell, in his 2 overs, gave away 19 runs without a wicket at an economy of 9.50. Despite Pollard’s impressive performance, the Knight Riders couldn’t contain the Kings’ powerful batting.

In their pursuit of 219, Trinbago Knight Riders’ batting lineup faltered, with only a few notable contributions. Jason Roy gave the team a strong start, scoring 41 off 29 balls, including three fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 141.37, before being caught and bowled by Shadrack Descarte. Keacy Carty managed just 2 runs off 5 balls, while Nicholas Pooran added a quick 10 off 7 balls, striking two boundaries before falling to Noor Ahmad. Tim David showed some aggression with 14 off 8 balls, hitting two sixes, but was bowled by Noor Ahmad, who also removed Akeal Hosein for a duck and Andre Russell for 12 off 6 balls. Chris Jordan fought hard with 27 off 24 balls, and Jayden Seales contributed 16* off 10 balls. Waqar Salamkheil added 7, but it wasn’t enough, as the Knight Riders were bowled out for 138 in 17.5 overs.

In the bowling attack for St Lucia Kings, Khary Pierre was effective, delivering 4 overs and taking 1 wicket for 30 runs at an economy of 7.50. Alzarri Joseph bowled 3 overs, conceding 22 runs and picking up 1 wicket with a tight economy of 7.33. David Wiese was crucial, finishing with figures of 2 wickets for 27 runs in 3.5 overs at 7.04 runs per over. Roston Chase contributed with 1 over, giving away just 5 runs and taking 1 wicket. Noor Ahmad had a mixed performance, taking 3 wickets but conceding 39 runs in his 4 overs at an economy of 9.75. Shadrack Descarte bowled 2 overs, giving away 11 runs and taking 1 wicket at a tidy economy of 5.50. This disciplined bowling effort ensured St Lucia Kings bowled out Trinbago Knight Riders for 138.

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings Scoreboard

Saint Lucia Kings  – 218/6 (20.0)

Trinbago Knight Riders – 138/9 (17.5)

Result – Saint Lucia Kings won by 80 runs

Player of the match – Johnson Charles

Johnson Charles

TKR vs SLK Playing XIs

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