SKN Patriots win thriller by 1 run in an incredibly exciting CPL T20 match against the Antigua Barbuda Falcons. The game was packed with intense moments and standout performances from start to finish.
The SKN Patriots won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Antigua Barbuda Falcons set a challenging target by scoring 164/9 in their 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman was the top scorer for the Falcons, hitting a strong 43 runs off 32 balls with five boundaries and two sixes.
Jewel Andrew played an exceptional innings under pressure, scoring 50 runs from 30 balls, including seven fours and one six. Fabian Allen also made an important contribution with an unbeaten 24 from 17 balls, hitting one four and two sixes. Despite these efforts, the Falcons’ top order failed to fully support Zaman and Andrew, which made their chase more difficult.
When it was their turn to bat, the SKN Patriots had a solid start. Evin Lewis gave them a steady beginning with 29 runs off 24 balls, including one four and three sixes. Andre Fletcher was even more aggressive, scoring 25 runs from just 16 balls with four boundaries and one six.
Kyle Mayers played a crucial role with a well-made 39 runs off 24 balls, striking three fours and two sixes. However, the middle order struggled a bit. Tristan Stubbs only managed 2 runs, and Rilee Rossouw was out for a duck. Odean Smith tried to keep things moving with 27 runs off 19 balls, and Dominic Drakes added 17 runs. Despite these contributions, the Patriots could only score 164/9.
In the last over of the match, the Falcons needed 10 runs to win. The SKN Patriots’ bowlers stepped up under pressure, with SK Springer taking 4 wickets for 29 runs and RS Primus picking up 2 wickets. Their disciplined bowling ensured the Patriots won the match. The Falcons ended their innings at 163/5, just one run short of victory.
Who Was The Man Of The Match?
Kyle Mayers was named Man of the Match for his all-around performance at the first game of CPL T20. With the bat, he scored 39 runs off 24 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes to anchor the Patriots’ innings. His contribution was crucial in setting up a defendable total.
In addition to his batting, Mayers also made an impact with the ball, taking 0 wickets for 21 runs in his two overs. Though he didn’t pick up any wickets, his economical bowling helped control the flow of runs during the Falcons’ chase. His balanced performance was key to the Patriots’ narrow victory.
