Cricket Highlights, 28 Sept: CPL 2024 (Match 28) – Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals

TKR vs BR (Match-28) – Highlights 

Trinbago Knight Riders secured a 30-run victory over Barbados Royals in the 28th Caribbean Premier League 2024 match, held in Tarouba. Trinbago posted 175/7, setting a challenging target of 176. In response, Barbados Royals struggled to build momentum and could only manage 145/9 in their 20 overs. The standout performer was Akeal Hosein, who delivered a brilliant spell, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award. Hosein’s tight bowling kept the Royals’ chase in check, leading Trinbago to a crucial win in the tournament.

In Trinbago Knight Riders’ innings, captain Kieron Pollard played a crucial knock, smashing 42 off 27 balls with four sixes, guiding his team to a competitive total. Andre Russell followed with a blistering 31 from just 12 deliveries, hitting one four and four sixes to maintain an impressive strike rate of 258.33. Nicholas Pooran provided an early boost with a quickfire 27 off 15 balls, striking four boundaries and a six before being dismissed. 

Keacy Carty played a more measured innings, contributing 32 off 34 balls with two fours and a six, holding the innings together. Tim David added 7 runs off 7 balls, while Chris Jordan’s unbeaten 13 from 11 balls and Terrance Hinds’ quick 9 off 4 deliveries at the death helped push Trinbago’s total to 175/7. Opener Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck, and Shaqkere Parris managed just 5 runs, struggling to get going early on.

In Barbados Royals’ bowling attack, Maheesh Theekshana and Naveen-ul-Haq were the key wicket-takers, claiming three wickets each. Theekshana delivered a crucial spell, taking 3/35 in his 4 overs at an economy of 8.75, while also bowling 12 dot balls and conceding just two sixes. Naveen-ul-Haq matched Theekshana’s efforts with figures of 3/35 from his 4 overs, maintaining the same economy and bowling 11 dot balls while conceding three sixes. Jason Holder chipped in with a wicket, taking 1/31 in his 4 overs at a respectable economy of 7.75, giving up only one four and two sixes. These three bowlers were instrumental in restricting Trinbago Knight Riders’ total.

In Barbados Royals’ chase of 176, Alick Athanaze top-scored with a well-compiled 44 off 33 balls, hitting one four and four sixes, giving his team hope in the middle overs. David Miller provided a quickfire 30 off 15 balls, smashing two fours and three sixes to maintain a high strike rate 200. Kevin Wickham contributed a steady 23 off 23 balls, while Rovman Powell added 18 off 21 but struggled to accelerate. 

Opener Quinton de Kock managed just 8 runs before being dismissed early, while Kadeem Alleyne fell for 2. Lower down the order, Jason Holder made 4, while Maheesh Theekshana was dismissed for a duck. Keshav Maharaj and Naveen-ul-Haq added 2 and 1 runs respectively, with Ramon Simmonds remaining unbeaten on 4 off 1 ball. Despite these efforts, the Royals could only manage 145/9, falling 30 runs short of the target.

In Trinbago Knight Riders’ bowling attack, Akeal Hosein was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs in his 4 overs at an exceptional economy of 3.75. His disciplined bowling included 17 dot balls and only one six conceded, making him a key figure in restricting Barbados Royals’ chase. Chris Jordan also took 3 wickets, conceding 33 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining an economy of 8.25 while delivering 11 dot balls. Waqar Salamkheil contributed with 1 wicket for 33 runs in his 4 overs, while Terrance Hinds chipped in with 2 wickets for 22 runs in his 3 overs at an economy of 7.33.

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals Scoreboard

Trinbago Knight Riders  – 175/7 (20.0)

Barbados Royals – 145/9 (20.0)

Result – Trinbago Knight Riders won by 30 runs

Player of the match – Akeal Hosein

Akeal Hosein

TKR vs BR Playing XIs

Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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