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Saint Lucia Kings have secured their first-ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title with a dramatic six-wicket win over Guyana Amazon Warriors, chasing down a target of 139 in 18.1 overs. Aaron Jones was the standout performer, playing a match-winning knock of 48 not out, while Roston Chase supported with an unbeaten 39 off 22 balls.
After electing to bowl first, Saint Lucia Kings found themselves under pressure as defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors posted 138/8 in their 20 overs. The Warriors’ innings was driven by solid contributions from their middle order, but regular breakthroughs from the Kings kept the total in check. Despite the challenging target, Faf du Plessis’ Kings faced a tough situation at 67/4 in the 14th over, still needing 72 runs from the final six overs.
Jones turned the game on its head in the 16th over, hammering Moeen Ali for 27 runs, including towering sixes that revived the Kings’ chase. With pressure mounting, Dwayne Pretorius conceded 20 runs in the 17th over, followed by Romario Shepherd leaking 18 runs in the 18th, bringing Saint Lucia to the brink of victory. The win was sealed when Warriors captain Imran Tahir bowled a leg-side wide, handing the Kings their maiden CPL title.
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In a post-match interview, Aaron Jones said, “We knew playing in the final would be tough, but I back myself as a match-winner, and today it came off.” Roston Chase, who has experienced heartbreak in two previous CPL finals, added, “This win means a lot. I was determined to be there at the end, and it feels incredible.”
It was a disappointing end for Guyana Amazon Warriors, who looked set to defend their title until Jones’ explosive innings shattered their hopes. Moeen Ali, who had an otherwise stellar tournament with the ball, bore the brunt of the assault in the decisive 16th over, conceding 27 runs.
Saint Lucia Kings’ victory caps off a thrilling CPL 2024 season, and their maiden title win will go down as one of the most memorable moments in the tournament’s history.
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