Cricket Highlights, 8 Sept: Caribbean Premier League 2024 (Match 11) – St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (Match-11) – Highlights 

In a thrilling Caribbean Premier League encounter on September 8, 2024, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons secured a narrow two-wicket victory over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots with just two balls to spare. Chasing 154, the Falcons reached their target at 154/8 in 19.4 overs. Imad Wasim played a pivotal role for the Falcons, contributing an unbeaten 17* off 13 balls to guide them home under pressure. Earlier, with the ball, Wasim was equally impressive, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots managed 153/8 in their 20 overs, with Mikyle Louis leading the charge with a blistering knock of 63 off 36 balls, including 7 sixes and 2 fours at a strike rate of 175.00. Despite Louis’ fireworks, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to gain momentum. Evin Lewis and captain Andre Fletcher fell early, scoring 5 and 9 respectively, both dismissed by Mohammad Amir. Kyle Mayers showed some intent with 22 off 16 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes, while Wanindu Hasaranga contributed a quickfire 23 off 14 with 2 sixes. However, Rilee Rossouw’s innings of 20 from 26 balls slowed the scoring rate, and the lower order couldn’t add much, with Dominic Drakes (2) and Veerasammy Permaul (0) falling cheaply. Josh Clarkson remained unbeaten with 3* off 3 balls as the Patriots set a target of 154 for the Falcons.

In the bowling attack for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Mohammad Amir was the standout performer, delivering an economical spell of 4 overs, taking 3 wickets for 27 runs at an economy rate of 6.75. Amir also bowled 9 dot balls, conceding only 2 fours and 1 six. Imad Wasim was equally effective, claiming 2 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs at an economy of 6.00 while maintaining good pressure with 11 dot balls. Kofi James bowled economically too, taking 1 wicket for 27 runs in 4 overs at an economy of 6.75. Chris Green, though wicketless, kept things tight, giving away 29 runs in his 4 overs at 7.25. Fabian Allen was expensive, conceding 44 runs in his 4 overs, but he picked up 2 crucial wickets, despite an economy of 11.00.

Chasing 154, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons secured a thrilling victory in 19.4 overs, scoring 154/8. The top order provided a solid foundation, with Brandon King smashing 29 off 16 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 181.25, and Justin Greaves contributing 30 off 16 balls with 4 fours and a six. Kofi James added 20 off 16, but the middle order faltered as Wanindu Hasaranga wreaked havoc, picking up 4 wickets, including key dismissals of Sam Billings (18) and Shamar Springer (0). As wickets tumbled, Imad Wasim remained calm, playing a crucial unbeaten 17* off 13 balls. Roshon Primus added a valuable 15 off 11, and Fabian Allen sealed the victory with a quickfire 13* off 7, guiding the Falcons home with two balls to spare.

In St Kitts and Nevis Patriots’ defense of 153, Wanindu Hasaranga was the star bowler, delivering a brilliant spell of 4 overs, taking 4 wickets for just 16 runs at an outstanding economy rate of 4.00. Hasaranga’s control was evident, with 16 dot balls and only 1 boundary conceded. Anrich Nortje provided key breakthroughs, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs in his 4 overs, despite being expensive with 5 boundaries allowed. Veerasammy Permaul chipped in with 1 wicket for 33 runs in his full quota of 4 overs. Ashmead Nedd was economical, conceding 32 runs in his 4 overs but remained wicketless. Kyle Mayers and Dominic Drakes struggled to contain the Falcons’ batting, with Mayers giving away 19 runs in 2 overs and Drakes conceding 17 runs in just 1.4 overs.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Scoreboard

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

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – 154/8 (19.4)

Result – Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 2 wickets

Player of the match – Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Playing XIs

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