Published: Jul 30, 2016, 08:45 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 30, 2016, 08:45 AM (IST)
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots managed to beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 34 runs in the 26th match of the Caribbean Premier League at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida. The Knight Riders lost their last 7 wickets for just 43 runs while chasing the Patriots’ target of 180-5. Colin Munro while coming in at No.3 did look in splendid touch while hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes in his innings of 46. His wicket was picked up by Krishmar Santokie was perhaps the turning point in the game. Santokie took 3 wickets in all, along with Sheldon Cotrell, who also took the same number of wickets, turning the match in his team’s favour. The Knight Riders were all out for 146. FULL CRICKET UPDATES: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders, CPL 2016, Match 26 at Florida
Earlier St Kitts and Nevis Patriots while being asked to bat first had a good start. Evin Lewis took them off to a flyer. The first wicket partnership for 65 runs between JJ Smuts and Lewis was critical in laying the foundation for the batsmen to come in. Lewis hit 79 off 40 balls, with 4 fours and 8 sixes in his match-winning knock. Although the middle-order including Faf Du Plessis could not capitalize, the lower middle order did chip in with valuable runs. Shamarh Brooks’ cameo took them to a total of 180-5 in 20 overs.
Among the Knight Riders bowlers Sunil Narine ended up with 3 wickets for 27 runs. While Samuel Badree for the Patriots also manged to take 2 wickets for 30 runs.
The loss for Trinbago Knight Riders means they will now approach a must-win final game, to keep matters in their own hands.
Brief Scores:
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 180-5 (Evin Lewis 79,Shamarh Brooks 35; Sunil Narine 3 for 27) beat Trinbago Knight Riders 146 in 18 overs (Colin Munro 46, Hashim Amla 33; Krishmar Santokie 3 for 27) by 34 runs
