Barbados Royals 223/2 (Cornwall 102, Powell 49*; Bosch 1/29, Drakes 1/34) beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 220/4 (Rutherford 65, Smeed 63,; Cornwall 2/27, Brathwaite 1/66) by eight wickets

Barbados Royals successfully chased 221 runs to complete a remarkable eight-wicket win over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). 

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and chose to bat first, and they reaped the rewards as Andre Fletcher and Will Smeed put together the highest opening partnership of this year’s tournament so far, 115 runs, to galvanise their team. A rapid half-century from captain Sherfane Rutherford, from just 24 balls, would then propel the total to 220/4 after 20 overs.

Barbados Royals would produce a sensational chase in response, Rahkeem Cornwall leading the way with a 42-ball century to ensure they achieved a stunning 8 wicket victory in front of a home crowd. 

It's never too late...big respect to the big C- Wall!