SLK VS TKR MATCH 12

Right then, that is it from the game. Kieron Pollard has silenced the crowd at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia, with his firepower knock. The Caribbean Premier League, 2024 action continues as we have a game lined up on Thursday, the 12th of September. It will be between the Barbados Royals and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at 4.30 am IST (11 pm GMT). Do join us a bit early for the build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!

Faf du Plessis, the skipper of Saint Lucia Kings, says that it was a great game and they were disappointed to concede around 70 runs in the powerplay. Adds that they fell short of 10-15 runs and it was a lose game. Ends by saying that they will bounce back in their following games

Kieron Pollard is the Player of the Match for his quickfire knock of 52 runs. He says that it was a great start and Shaqkere Parris set the tempo well for them early on. Adds that he loves to see the young players do well and they will look to give more opportunities to the youngsters.

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Earlier in the match, the Saint Lucia Kings posted a total of 187/6 after being put into bat. Johnson Charles contributed a quick start with 40 runs but was the first to get out. Roston Chase anchored the innings and played a crucial role, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa added valuable runs. Sunil Narine was a standout with the ball for Trinbago Knight Riders, taking 2 wickets for just 13 runs. Despite losing some early wickets, Saint Lucia Kings managed to set a competitive total on the board.

Saint Lucia Kings were good with the ball but in parts. The game was poised until the 18th over. Matthew Forde's 19th over went for 24 runs which turned the tables around. Noor Ahmad took 2 wickets for 35 runs, while Forde also took 2 but conceded 49 runs. Khari Campbell and Shadrack Descarte both took 1 wicket each.

The Trinbago Knight Riders were off to a flier. Shaqkere Parris showcased exceptional form, propelling the team to a commendable score of 70 runs for the loss of one wicket within the first five overs. However, the momentum shifted when Roy was dismissed in the sixth over, followed by Nicholas Pooran's quick exit, which put the pressure on the batting lineup. Parris continued to anchor the innings, contributing a solid 57 runs before his departure. Once he departed, the wickets kept on tumbling for them. Kieron Pollard kept his nerve at the end and scored a quickfire 52 off just 19 to get his side over the line! It was a pure captain's innings which highlighted Kieron Pollard's ability to perform under pressure.

FOUR! That's it! Akeal Hosein has done the last job in style! The game was slipping away from the hands of Trinbago Knight Riders, but Kieron Pollard showed his masterclass and turned the tides! On a length, outside off. Akeal Hosein cuts it towards deep backward point fence and gets four runs. Trinbago Knight Riders beat Saint Lucia Kings by 4 wickets!

SIX! HAT-TRICK OF SIX! What a way to get a half-century! Kieron Pollard is just on fire! Full-length delivery on middle and leg. Kieron Pollard swats it away with all his strength to clear the deep mid-wicket fence.

SIX! STRAIGHT TO THE DOWNTOWN! Full-length delivery once again on off. Kieron Pollard hammers it towards the black screen and gets six more runs.

SIX! Matthew Forde bowls a bit fuller just outside off. Kieron Pollard lofts it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Yorker again on off. Kieron Pollard digs it out.

SIX! THE GAME IS VERY MUCH ON! On a length outside off, on sixth stump. Kieron Pollard pulls it against the line over deep square leg fence for another six added into his account.

Excellent start from Matthew Forde! Bowls right into the block hole just outside off. Kieron Pollard jams it out as he has no other options.

Another dot! 27 needed off the final 2 overs now and with Kieron Pollard on the crease it looks like a well poised game. Short again, on off, Akeal Hosein looks to pull it but misses.

Short, on off, Akeal Hosein leaves it.