On September 19, 2024, in the Caribbean Premier League’s twentieth match, the Trinbago Knight Riders defeated the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in Port of Spain, scoring 134/8 in their 20 overs. The Falcons won by 6 wickets with 6 balls remaining after reaching 135/4 in 19 overs while chasing a goal of 135 runs. With 46 runs off 48 balls and a key part in leading the chase, Justin Greaves was instrumental for the Falcons. He was named Player of the Match for his all-around performance, which helped the Falcons win the event with a significant victory.
The batting lineup for the Trinbago Knight Riders had trouble gaining momentum during their inning. While Sunil Narine quickly made four off of three deliveries, Shaqkere Parris scored nine runs off of fourteen balls. Keacy Carty scored 8 runs off of 13 balls, while Nicholas Pooran scored 14 off of 17 balls. Kieron Pollard, the skipper, was the highest scorer with 47 from 37 deliveries, followed by Tim David’s 25 from 20 deliveries. Chris Jordan contributed with three off of two deliveries, Akeal Hosein stayed undefeated at nine from thirteen balls, and Andre Russell was removed for a duck.
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ bowlers put in a solid performance against Trinbago Knight Riders. Mohammad Amir led the attack, taking 1 wicket for 31 runs in his 4 overs at an economy of 7.75. Chris Green was highly economical, conceding just 14 runs and taking 1 wicket in his 4 overs. Shamar Springer picked up 2 wickets for 28 runs in 3 overs, while Fabian Allen also claimed 2 wickets for 13 runs in his 2 overs. Joshua James took 1 wicket for just 1 run in his only over, while Imad Wasim bowled tightly, giving away 12 runs in 3 overs.
In their successful chase, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ batting saw Justin Greaves lead with a solid 46 off 48 balls before retiring. Kofi James contributed 10 runs off 15 balls, while Hassan Khan played a quickfire knock of 36 from 20 balls, hitting 1 four and 3 sixes. Imad Wasim anchored the innings with an unbeaten 36 from 27 balls, while Fabian Allen added 4 runs off 3 balls to guide the team to victory.
In the bowling department for Trinbago Knight Riders, Akeal Hosein was economical, taking 1 wicket for 16 runs in 3 overs at a rate of 5.33. Andre Russell bowled 2 overs, conceding just 7 runs and taking 1 wicket at 3.50. Sunil Narine was tight, with figures of 1/20 in his 4 overs, while Waqar Salamkheil, Chris Jordan, and Josh Little struggled, conceding 33, 22, and 37 runs, respectively, without taking wickets.
Trinbago Knight Riders – 134/8 (20.0)
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – 135/4 (19.0)
Result – Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 6 wickets
Player of the match – Justin Greaves
Justin Greaves
Trinbago Knight Riders | Kieron Pollard (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sunil Narine, Tim David, Akeal Hosein, Andre Russell, Chris Jordan, Keacy Carty, Joshua Little, Shaqkere Parris, Waqar Salamkheil |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Chris Green (c), Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Brandon King, Imad Wasim, Joshua James, Shamar Springer, Fabian Allen, Kofi James, Hassan Khan, Justin Greaves, Mohammad Amir |
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