Cricket Highlights, 7 Sept: Caribbean Premier League 2024 (Match 9) – St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals (Match-9) – Highlights 

In the 9th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024, the Barbados Royals secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, chasing down a target of 154 with just one ball to spare. The match’s standout player was Dunith Wellalage, named Player of the Match for his all-round performance. Wellalage played a crucial knock, scoring 39 runs off 32 balls, helping steady the Royals’ chase. Earlier in the match, his bowling figure of 3/35 played a pivotal role in restricting the Patriots to 153/8, making him the key contributor to the Royals’ victory.

The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots faced a tough start in their innings, with the top order collapsing early. Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, and Kyle Mayers all fell for ducks within the first two overs, with Theekshana and Wellalage striking quickly. Mikyle Louis provided some resistance with a quickfire 30 off 20 balls, hitting three boundaries and two sixes before being dismissed by Wellalage. Wanindu Hasaranga contributed a valuable 40 from 27 deliveries, striking five fours and a six to stabilize the innings. However, Sherfane Rutherford failed to make an impact, falling for a three-ball duck to Wellalage. Josh Clarkson, who remained unbeaten on 24 from 32 balls, played a more reserved innings, while Mohammad Mohsin managed only 9 runs off 19 deliveries. Ryan John’s explosive 29 off just 14 balls, featuring four boundaries and a six, provided a late boost. Veerasammy Permaul remained not out without facing a ball, as the Patriots finished at 153/8.

The Barbados Royals’ bowling unit delivered a mixed performance, with Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage leading the charge. Theekshana was particularly impressive, taking 2 wickets for just 16 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining a stellar economy rate of 4.00, and delivering 19 dot balls. Wellalage, though more expensive with 3/35 from his 4 overs at 8.75 economy, was crucial in taking key wickets and breaking the Patriots’ middle order. Obed McCoy also contributed well, picking up 2 wickets for 23 runs in 3.5 overs at a solid economy of 6.00. Jason Holder (0/29 in 3.1 overs), Naveen-ul-Haq (0/37 in 4 overs), and Rahkeem Cornwall (0/7 in 1 over) went wicketless but played supporting roles. Holder and Naveen proved costly, with economy rates above 9, while Cornwall bowled just one over with some control.

In their chase of 154, the Barbados Royals faced early setbacks but eventually secured a narrow two-wicket win in 19.5 overs. Rahkeem Cornwall fell for a duck, dismissed by Kyle Mayers, who also took the wicket of Quinton de Kock after a quickfire 19 from 13 balls. Kadeem Alleyne played a vital knock of 30 off 18 balls, hitting three sixes, before falling to Veerasammy Permaul. Shamarh Brooks managed only 11 before Wanindu Hasaranga bowled him. Dunith Wellalage composed 39 off 32 balls, laced with five boundaries, and anchored the innings, while captain Rovman Powell contributed 19 before being bowled by Anrich Nortje. Jason Holder added a quick 17, but it was Nyeem Young’s explosive 17* from 7 balls that helped the Royals cross the finish line. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Royals chased down the target with one ball to spare, finishing at 157/8.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals Scoreboard

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – 153/8 (20.0)

Barbados Royals – 157/8 (19.5)

Result – Barbados Royals won by 2 wickets

Player of the match – Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals Playing XIs

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