Cricket Highlights, 13 Sept: Caribbean Premier League 2024 (Match-14) – Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (Match-14) – Highlights 

In the 14th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024, St Lucia Kings chased down a target of 174 set by the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, winning by 5 wickets with 21 balls to spare. Johnson Charles starred for the Kings, earning the Player of the Match award for his brilliant knock of 74 off 42 balls. His aggressive innings, featuring powerful hitting, laid the foundation for a comfortable victory. The Kings reached 176/5 in just 16.3 overs, making the chase look effortless, while the Patriots’ 173/5 proved insufficient to hold off Charles and the St Lucia batting lineup.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots put up a competitive total of 173/5 in their 20 overs, with several batters contributing significantly. Captain Andre Fletcher was the standout performer, anchoring the innings with a well-constructed 62 off 50 balls, striking five boundaries and two sixes. Rilee Rossouw added firepower in the middle order with an explosive 50 off just 31 deliveries, smashing five sixes and one four, maintaining a strike rate of 161.29. Evin Lewis, opening the batting, provided a steady start with 15 runs off 16 balls before being dismissed by Alzarri Joseph. Kyle Mayers chipped in with a quickfire 17 from 12 balls, including one boundary and a six. Lower down the order, Josh Clarkson (4*) and Wanindu Hasaranga (3*) remained unbeaten, though they couldn’t accelerate in the final overs. Mikyle Louis contributed 7 off 5 balls, but the Patriots couldn’t fully capitalize on their solid foundation.

The St Lucia Kings’ bowling attack delivered a mixed performance in restricting the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to 173/5. Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 38 runs in his 4 overs, though he was slightly expensive at an economy of 9.50. His spell included 11 dot balls and 2 sixes. Roston Chase provided a useful contribution with 1 wicket for 24 runs in 3 overs, maintaining a decent economy of 8.00. David Wiese also took 1 wicket, conceding 33 runs in his full 4 overs at an economy of 8.25. Shadrack Descarte, though expensive with 33 runs in 3 overs, managed to take the crucial wicket of Evin Lewis. Noor Ahmad was the most economical bowler, delivering a tight spell of 4 overs for just 23 runs, conceding only 1 boundary and taking no wickets. Matthew Forde had a tough time, giving away 21 runs in just 2 overs.

Chasing in the 2nd innings Johnson Charles played a match-winning knock of 74 off 42 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 176.19. Captain Faf du Plessis provided explosive support with 62 from 31 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes, striking at an impressive 200. Tim Seifert contributed a quickfire 13 off 8 balls before falling to Josh Clarkson. Bhanuka Rajapaksa managed 9 off 8 balls, while Ackeem Auguste (2*) and Roston Chase (4* off 1 ball) saw the Kings over the line. Extras contributed 10 crucial runs, including 9 wides, helping St Lucia secure the victory with 21 balls remaining. Wanindu Hasaranga and Josh Clarkson each claimed 2 wickets for the Patriots, but it wasn’t enough to defend the total.

Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Scoreboard

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – 173/5 (20.0)

Saint Lucia Kings – 176/5 (16.3)

Result – Saint Lucia Kings won by 5 wickets

Player of the match – Johnson Charles

Johnson Charles

Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Playing XIs

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