Cricket Highlights, 18 Sept: Caribbean Premier League 2024 (Match 18) – Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

BR vs STKNP (Match-18) – Highlights 

In the 18th match of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League, Barbados Royals comfortably defeated St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 9 wickets in Bridgetown. Chasing a modest target of 111, the BR reached 113/1 in just 11.2 overs, with 52 balls remaining. Rahkeem Cornwall was the standout performer, claiming an impressive 5/16, earning him the Player of the Match award. His brilliant bowling dismantled the STKNP’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 110 runs. The Royals’ strong all-round display kept them in control throughout the match.

In their innings against Barbados Royals, STKNP struggled to build momentum, managing just 110 runs. Captain Andre Fletcher was the top scorer with 32 off 22 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered. Evin Lewis (6), Kyle Mayers (1), and Rilee Rossouw (9) all failed to make significant contributions. Wanindu Hasaranga added a quickfire 10, while Joshua Da Silva played a steady knock of 25 from 29 balls. Lower-order batters like Odean Smith and Ryan John couldn’t stabilize the innings, while Anrich Nortje chipped in with 22 before the team was bowled out in 19.1 overs.

In the bowling attack for BR, Rahkeem Cornwall was the standout performer, delivering a match-winning spell with figures of 5/16 in his 4 overs at an economy rate of 4.00. Naveen-ul-Haq also impressed, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining a tight economy of 5.25. Obed McCoy chipped in with 2 wickets for 11 runs in just 2.1 overs. Other bowlers like Maheesh Theekshana bowled economically, conceding just 18 runs in his 4 overs, while Nyeem Young and Jason Holder remained wicketless but contributed with pressure.

In their innings, Quinton de Kock has anchored the Barbados Royals’ performance with an unbeaten 59 off 38 balls, featuring 3 fours and 4 sixes, at a striking rate of 155.26. Kadeem Alleyne made a brisk 25 from 15 deliveries, including 2 fours and 1 six, before being dismissed by Hasaranga. Alick Athanaze is providing solid support, not out on 22 from 15 balls with 3 fours, at a strike rate of 146.66.

In the bowling department, Kyle Mayers delivered 3 overs, conceding 24 runs without taking a wicket, maintaining an economy rate of 8.00. Anrich Nortje also went wicketless in his 2 overs, giving away 25 runs at an economy rate of 12.50. Wanindu Hasaranga was more economical, taking 1 wicket for 22 runs in his 2 overs, with an economy rate of 11.00. Tabraiz Shamsi bowled 3 overs, conceding 29 runs without a wicket and an economy rate of 9.66. Ryan John, in his 1.2 overs, gave away 13 runs and was wicketless, with an economy rate of 9.75.

Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Scoreboard

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – 110/10 (19.1)

Barbados Royals – 113/1 (11.2)

Result – Barbados Royals won by 9 wickets

Player of the match – Rahkeem Cornwall

Rahkeem Cornwall

BR vs STKNP Playing XIs

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