Match 27, Basseterre, September 12, 2021, 04:30 AM
Trinbago Knight Riders
159/7(20.0ov)
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
160/2(14.4ov)
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 8 wickets
That is it from this game! The action continues in the CPL as we have a triple-header in store for you. The first one is between Barbados Royals and Saint Lucia Kings on 12th September. That match will begin at 10 am Local (2.30 pm GMT). Do join us for that. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Dwayne Bravo, the skipper of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, says that is very pleased with the win. Mentions that it is good to be back in the field. Tells that they were coming back after three losses but it feels good to beat the best team in the tournament. Credits his whole squad for putting up a great show. Credits Lewis for his sensational hundred. Informs that he often got starts but then got out but is very happy to see a hundred from Lewis. Tells that the fans have been outstanding and is great to see them in the ground.
Evin Lewis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH, he says that he is feeling very good. Mentions that it was his first CPL hundred this year. Tells that getting a hundred against Trinbago Knight Riders feels special and is glad that he could contribute to his side. Adds that he doesn't want to celebrate big and says that he just wanted to get runs on the board. Mentions that they lost their last three matches but they have come back stronger. Informs that he wants to keep executing such performances for his team.
Kieron Pollard, the skipper of Trinbago Knight Riders, says that St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have many players who can take the game away from you. Adds that their fielding was not good enough. Praises Evin Lewis for the way he batted and says that they are looking forward to the next game.
Nothing much to talk about when it comes to the bowling of Trinbago Knight Riders. Ali Khan and Kieron Pollard got a wicket each but they were very expensive. Sunil Narine was very good as he went for only 10 runs from his overs but he failed to get a wicket. Overall, they would be very disappointed with their show.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots made a mockery of this target. Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis provided them with a good start at the top. Gayle fell, but Lewis dished out some severe treatment to the bowlers. The southpaw sent the ball sailing to all parts of the ground. He made sure that despite two quick wickets, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots were well on track to win this game. Lewis got to his century and led them to a sweet, sweet victory.
What a win for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots! They have been absolutely clinical and have deserved this victory. A sensational performance by them but the same cannot be said for Trinbago Knight Riders. The defending champions were outmuscled in this game.
In over# 15
1
1
6
1
1wd
Anderson Phillip 37/0(2.4)
14.4
1
There it is! There comes the victory for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots! Full ball, on leg. Bopara gets the inside edge down to fine leg for one. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots win by 8 wickets!
14.3
1
Fuller ball, outside off. Pushed past covers for one. Scores are level now.
14.2
6
SIX! CENTURY! There it is! Take a bow, Evin Lewis! Phillip bowls a short ball, on leg. Evin Lewis swivels and pulls it back handsomely over fine leg. He drops his bat and celebrates his century in style. He raises his arm and punches the air in joy. This is his 5th ton in T20s. His celebration tells it how badly he wanted this. He gets a hug from Bopara. His teammates are up on their feet as well. Sensational stuff.
14.1
1
Back of a length, outside off. Ravi Bopara hops and taps it on the off side for a single. Lewis is on strike now. Can he bring up his hundred? 8 runs are needed to win and 5 runs for Lewis to get a century.
14.1
1wd
WIDE! Wides, getting hit for sixes, and dropped catches. That has been the story of Trinbago Knight Riders so far. This one is sprayed down the leg side. Ravi Bopara looks to flick but misses. Wided.
Anderson Phillip (2-0-27-0) is back on.
In over# 14
6
1wd
1wd
2
0
1wd
4
0
6
Ali Khan 54/1(3)
13.6
6
SIX! Dispatched! Length ball, a touch fuller, outside off. Evin Lewis launches this one over the wide long off fence for a maximum. That is as clean as a whistle. He enters the nervous 90's but he is not nervous a bit.
13.6
1wd
WIDE! Really poor from Ali Khan. Once again it is full and way too outside off. Lewis is not bothered to offer a shot. Wide called.
13.6
1wd
WIDE! Outside off and outside the tramline yet again. Wided.
13.5
2
Length ball, outside off. Evin Lewis lifts it over covers for a couple of runs.