Cricket Highlights, 12 Sept: Caribbean Premier League 2024 (Match-13) – Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (Match-13) – Highlights 

In the 13th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024, held in Bridgetown on September 11, the Barbados Royals secured a 10-run victory over the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons using the DLS method. The Falcons posted a competitive total of 176/5, but rain interruptions revised the Royals’ target to 118 from 14.3 overs. Barbados Royals reached 127/3 in that span, with Quinton de Kock delivering a crucial knock of 48 from 30 balls. In addition to his batting, de Kock contributed with two catches, earning him the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance.

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons posted a total of 176/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Brandon King got off to a promising start with a quickfire 27 from 19 balls, hitting five boundaries before being stumped by Quinton de Kock off Keshav Maharaj. Justin Greaves anchored the innings with a solid unbeaten 61 from 52 balls, featuring eight boundaries and one six. Sam Billings played a crucial middle-order knock, contributing 56 from 43 deliveries with five fours and a six. Fabian Allen couldn’t make an impact, falling for just 1, caught by de Kock off Jason Holder. Captain Chris Green added 4 runs before being caught behind by de Kock off Naveen-ul-Haq, while Roshon Primus smashed a quick 6 from 2 balls before also falling to Naveen-ul-Haq. Shamar Springer finished the innings with an explosive 10 off just 3 deliveries, including a four and a six.

In the bowling attack for the Barbados Royals, Keshav Maharaj was the standout performer, delivering 4 overs for just 19 runs at an impressive economy of 4.75 and taking a crucial wicket. Jason Holder was effective as well, picking up 2 wickets in his 4 overs, but was slightly expensive with 36 runs conceded at 9.00 runs per over. Naveen-ul-Haq also claimed 2 wickets in 3 overs but was costly, giving away 34 runs at an economy of 11.33. Maheesh Theekshana bowled economically, conceding 29 runs in his 4 overs without taking a wicket. Obed McCoy struggled, going for 45 runs in his 4 overs, with an economy of 11.25, while Rahkeem Cornwall bowled just 1 over, conceding 13 runs.

In their chase of a revised target of 118 from 14.3 overs, the Barbados Royals already reached 127/3 when rain interrupted, securing a 10-run win via the DLS method. Rahkeem Cornwall struggled, getting out for a duck after facing 7 balls, caught by Roshon Primus off Chris Green. Quinton de Kock played a pivotal role at the top of the order, smashing 48 off 30 balls with four boundaries and two sixes before being caught by Sam Billings off Primus. Alick Athanaze contributed a solid 34 off 29 balls, including three fours and a six, before being run out. Captain Rovman Powell remained unbeaten on 15 from 11 deliveries, while David Miller added a quick 19 off 13 balls to help guide the Royals to victory. The extras totaled 11, aiding their run rate of 8.75, as the Royals successfully chased down the target in 14.3 overs.

Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Scoreboard

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – 176/5 (20.0)

Barbados Royals – 127/3 (14.3)

Result – Barbados Royals won by 10 runs (DLS method)

Player of the match – Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock

Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Playing XIs

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