Barbados Royals’ huge victory by 9 wickets over the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in Match 4 of the CPL 2024 showcased their dominance. Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, the Royals restricted the Falcons to 145 runs in their 20 overs.
The Falcons struggled against the Royals’ bowlers. Kofi James was dismissed by JO Holder for 10 runs off 9 balls, and Fakhar Zaman made 17 runs off 11 balls before falling to OC McCoy. Samuel Billings contributed 8 runs before being stumped by Quinton de Kock off DN Wellalage’s bowling. Jewel Andrew top-scored for the Falcons with 48 runs off 35 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. However, his efforts were not enough to set a more challenging target.
The middle order faltered, with Imad Wasim and Shamar Springer adding only 2 and 7 runs respectively. Chris Green scored 20 runs but was dismissed by Naveen-ul-Haq. Fabian Allen, Roshon Primus, and Hayden Walsh Jr. managed a few runs, but the Falcons’ total remained modest. The innings ended at 145 runs with the help of 6 extras.
In response, the Barbados Royals chased down the target comfortably. Quinton de Kock was the star of the show, smashing an unbeaten 87 runs off 45 balls. His innings included 9 fours and 5 sixes, showcasing his explosive batting skills.
Rahkeem Cornwall also played a key role, scoring 34 runs off 20 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. Shamarh Brooks contributed 21 not out, ensuring the Royals reached the target with ease. The team finished at 149 for the loss of just one wicket, achieving victory with 9 wickets to spare.
Team Standings, Run Rates And Player of the Match
As of Match 4, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have played three games and remain winless, sitting at the bottom of the CPL 2024 standings with a run rate of -0.787.
On the other hand, the Barbados Royals, having played their first match, secured a commanding win by 9 wickets. They currently stand at the top of the table with the highest run rate of 2.363, reflecting their dominant performance so far.
Quinton de Kock was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. Scoring 87 runs from 45 balls, de Kock’s innings was crucial in securing the win for the Barbados Royals. His aggressive batting set the tone for the chase and led his team to a convincing CPL victory.
