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Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders

Falcons vs Trinbago, 8th Match at North Sound, CPL 2024, Sep 04 2024

Narper wagon being fueled up ...

TKR gonna clip em falcons wings tonite ...

VOR ....dont hide tonite ...

In reply to sgtdjones

Licks for the turtles

In reply to Halliwell

Narper partying in Rousillac , T&T...

A shout out to Narps ....watch it on T&T 6 ...

Squads:

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squad:
Justin Greaves, Fakhar Zaman, Kofi James, Jewel Andrew, Imad Wasim, Sam Billings(w), Fabian Allen, Chris Green(c), Roshon Primus, Shamar Springer, Mohammad Amir, Jahmar Hamilton, Brandon King, Hayden Walsh, Joshua James, Teddy Bishop, Kelvin Pitman

Trinbago Knight Riders Squad:
Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran(w), Shaqkere Parris, Keacy Carty, Kieron Pollard(c), Dwayne Bravo, Nathan Edwards, Joshua Little, Waqar Salamkheil, Terrance Hinds, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Andries Gous, Jayden Seales

18:00 Local Time, 22:00 GMT, 03:30 IST:

The Falcons still have six games to go and every game literally is a must-win to stay in the race for the playoffs. But they play the mighty Knight Riders this game who just bulldozed their opponents last game. This is going to be a stiff challenge for the hosts.

When the going is tough sometimes a break helps. It breaks the rhythm and good can happen through change. But there is no respite for the Falcons unfortunately as the Antigua leg of the season came right at the start when they didn't click as a unit in their debut season. Four games, four losses and they are left with one final home game today. Can they put smiles on the faces of their fans before the CPL caravan shifts elsewhere?
Brandon King joined the squad before the last game but he's still not played since picking up the side strain in the T20 World Cup. When asked about his fitness, Chris Green wasn't giving away too much and said he's hoping for the batter's availability at some point in the comp. Is he match-ready tonight? They need his solidity, his class at the top.

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The Trinbago Knight Riders, meanwhile, have played just one game this season. That, though, was a commanding display against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, where they scored 250 and then contained a strong batting line-up to scraps.
On paper, they are perhaps the most stacked team in the competition, but they, of all teams, would know that cricket is not played that way. And having already flexed their muscles once, they would want to do so again tonight, especially after what the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the St Lucia Kings have managed since the Knight Riders last played.

Four matches, four defeats and zero points - the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons' debut season has not quite gone to plan so far, and they are now pretty much moving towards last-ditch territory. They are not there yet, but if they are to mount a serious challenge for the playoffs, they will likely have to win five matches. And they only have six left…

In reply to sgtdjones

When since 210 is scraps?

King going need a few matches being ring rusty.

In reply to natty_forever

6:15pm
The Falcons have batted first in every fixture so far, often ending up with under-par totals, which their bowlers have been unable to defend.
The Knight Riders, too, batted first when they played the Patriots.
One of these sides, thus, will chase for the first time this season tonight…

In reply to sgtdjones

Disagree. Losing off the last ball does not suggests that to me. The 141 was to me the only one.

In reply to sgtdjones

Reporting for Duty Sgt D. I can feel it coming in the air tonight.....Something upsetting...

In reply to voiceofreason

Is Brandon King fit now? Regardless Jewel needs to bat at 3! Billings has been a failure so far and Amir far from his best. Those two must step up! We have done well in the bowling department but our batting has struggled. First two games we should have won but the last two we got bulldozed!

6:32pm

The Trinbago Knight Riders have won the toss and they have elected to field first. Pollard says there are a few factors behind the decision and he hopes that the pitch gets better to bat on later in the evening. More than a couple of changes for them too, which we will have for you shortly. Green, meanwhile, sees the funny side of losing another toss and is hoping to finish off their home leg with a win. Adds that they want to play a strong brand of cricket tonight. No changes to their XI.

In reply to voiceofreason

Ur falcons wings are getting clipped tonite..

In reply to natty_forever

natty , natty a loss is a loss...

In reply to sgtdjones

Nice play on words.

But sarge to lose to Falcons (0-4) would be an upset.

In reply to voiceofreason

Pollard says there are a few factors behind the decision and he hopes that the pitch gets better to bat on later in the evening.
More than a couple of changes for them too, which we will have for you shortly.
Green, meanwhile, sees the funny side of losing another toss and is hoping to finish off their home leg with a win.
Adds that they want to play a strong brand of cricket tonight. No changes to their XI.

Voicy see the above....

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Pitch Report:

We are back to the pitch where we started, meaning that the square boundaries are 61m and 64m, respectively. 74m hit straight down the ground. The pitch has been good all the way through, reckons Pommie Mbangwa and he senses there is nothing dissimilar tonight. Whoever bats first, cannot settle for a middling score of around 160. Chasing 185 or so will challenge the team batting second, he feels.

In reply to voiceofreason

Did you advice Jewel don't hit all of the balls to Cow Corner , until he gets some more weight...

Stewwwps Polly making Pooran bat later…low scoring game tonite

AJ: "Remind me again why Antigua and st kitts have played 4 games in a week while tkr and Barbados have only played 1" -- It has a lot to do with logistics because of the travel involved between islands. So, teams are playing their home games clustered together to avoid the extra to and fro. Once the Falcons and the Patriots are done with their home games, the Barbados Royals and the St Lucia Kings will have their string of home matches.

In reply to Halliwell

Pooooo batting at 3

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VOR chasing some white chicken and hoping...


6:58pm The umpires make their way out to the middle, soon followed by the players. Zaman and Greaves will open the batting for the Falcons and would want to get their team off to a good start. Hosein, playing his first game this season, has the new ball. Over the wicket to Zaman - let's play!

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Tief dats out....Grrrrrrrrr

Dat Ball tracking needs recalibration...

Hosein to Greaves, SIX runs
shot! Tossed up full on middle and off. Greaves reads the flight well, opens up to access the off side and carves it over extra cover!

end of over 1
9 runs
ABF: 9/0
CRR: 9.00
Justin Greaves
7 (4b 1x6)
Fakhar Zaman
2 (2b)

Akeal Hosein
1-0-9-

Runs flowing

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Russell to Greaves, FOUR runs
edged and four! Back of a length in the channel. Leaves the batter late and draws the outside edge as Greaves goes feeling for it. Races away past slip!

darn lucky...

Pitch fixed...

Hey , hey ..he out...

Russell to Zaman, FOUR runs
deft touch! On the shorter side again but this time, offering a hint of width. Zaman stands up on his toes, uses the pace and glides it to short third's left!

end of over 2
14 runs
ABF: 23/0
CRR: 11.50
Fakhar Zaman
10 (6b 1x4)
Justin Greaves
12 (6b 1x4 1x6)

Andre Russell
1-0-13-0
Akeal Hosein
1-0-9-0

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Little to Zaman, FOUR runs
dispatched! Angled into the slot on middle and leg. Zaman gives himself room, clears his front leg and bangs it over mid on!

No we not loving dis....commie

end of over 3
8 runs
ABF: 31/0
CRR: 10.33
Justin Greaves
14 (9b 1x4 1x6)
Fakhar Zaman
16 (9b 2x4)

Josh Little
1-0-8-0
Andre Russell
1-0-13-0

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Hinds to Greaves, FOUR runs
more streaky runs! Length outside off. Greaves advances, looking to go downtown. Does not middle it at all but the toe-end of the bat is good enough. Hurtles away past short third!


Hinds to Greaves, 2 runs
dropped, oh dear! Hard length on off. Gains pace off the surface and gets big on Greaves, who miscues his pull. Loops up towards Salamkheil at short fine leg, who circles under it and ultimately makes a meal of it

end of over 4
10 runs
ABF: 41/0
CRR: 10.25
Justin Greaves
22 (13b 2x4 1x6)
Fakhar Zaman
18 (11b 2x4)

Terrance Hinds
1-0-10-0
Josh Little
1-0-8-0

..Huh VOR an Natty white chickens working...geezee


Little to Greaves, SIX runs
into the crowd! Marginally short on the stumps and Greaves climbs into it. Hops into position early and hammers it flat over the deep square leg fence!

Little to Greaves, FOUR runs
four more! Back of a length on middle and off. Greaves presses forward, stands up tall and times it sweetly past mid off!

Okkkkkkk Team wicket now...

Little to Zaman, FOUR runs
the runs continue to flow! Length delivery, pushed into leg stump. Zaman gives himself room again and muscles it back past the bowler!

dang...

end of over 5
17 runs
ABF: 58/0
CRR: 11.60
Fakhar Zaman
23 (14b 3x4)
Justin Greaves
33 (16b 3x4 2x6)

Josh Little
2-0-25-0
Terrance Hinds
1-0-10-0

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Ok Polly get Narine in ...we need wickets...

here we go Narine bowling...

oh nooooo...

Narine to Greaves, FOUR runs
Narine comes in for some punishment too! Width outside off and Greaves latches onto it. Throws his hands at the ball and slashes it over point!

Oh shut up Ganga


Narine to Greaves, OUT
Narine breaks through! He always does!

Justin Greaves st †Pooran b Narine 37 (19b 4x4 2x6) SR: 194.73


Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa one dong...

Quarter Moon and VOR white chickens ..we are doomed.

Ok lets get fat bwoy Primus...

end of over 6
8 runs • 1 wicket
ABF: 66/1
CRR: 11.00
Roshon Primus
1 (1b)
Fakhar Zaman
25 (16b 3x4)

Sunil Narine
1-0-7-1
Josh Little
2-0-25-0

In reply to sgtdjones Skites! I wanted a 50+ from a WI Test batter. That's all. Steups.

In reply to BeatDball

Never mind Ball....ah looking for you here in back room..

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Hosein to Primus, no run
another chance goes down! Back of a length on middle and leg. Grips in the surface and spins away, squaring up Primus. He gets a leading edge that lands agonizingly to Hosein's left

end of over 7
2 runs
ABF: 68/1
CRR: 9.71
Roshon Primus
2 (6b)
Fakhar Zaman
26 (17b 3x4)

Akeal Hosein
2-0-11-0
Sunil Narine
1-0-7-1

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Narine to Primus, no run
another lbw shout, turned down! Length just outside off. Skids on and raps Primus on the pads as he misses his sweep. Perhaps the impact was just outside the line

anodder tief...


Narine to Primus, no run
missed run-out chance! Fullish just outside off. Primus looks for the paddle-sweep and misses. The ball rolls away to the pitch's right, prompting Primus to set off for the single. Zaman sends him back and he would have been out had Pooran hit the stumps after fielding it

end of over 8
4 runs
ABF: 72/1
CRR: 9.00
Roshon Primus
4 (10b)
Fakhar Zaman
28 (19b 3x4)

Sunil Narine
2-0-11-1
Akeal Hosein
2-0-11-0

In reply to sgtdjones Boi, you ran away from PNM & I'm just dismayed at your support of socishitists! Likkle more. I want TKR to get their batties beaten! Ok, they exude confidence & walk around like badjohns, but I would love for ABF to kick batties! Fool stop.

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Hosein to Zaman, FOUR runs
finds the gap! Tossed up on a length just outside off. Zaman brings out the reverse and nails it between backward point and short third!


8.3
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Hosein to Zaman, no run
oh! Slower on a back of a length on middle and off. Grips in the surface and spins back into Zaman, going past his massive swish. Not far away from leg stump either

end of over 9
6 runs
ABF: 78/1
CRR: 8.66
Roshon Primus
5 (12b)
Fakhar Zaman
33 (23b 4x4)

Akeal Hosein
3-0-17-0
Sunil Narine
2-0-11-1

In reply to BeatDball

Not happening...

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end of over 10
8 runs
ABF: 86/1
CRR: 8.60
Fakhar Zaman
38 (25b 5x4)
Roshon Primus
8 (16b)

Terrance Hinds
2-0-18-0
Akeal Hosein
3-0-17-0

.....Ok cut it out Falcons

The Falcons will be fairly pleased with where they are, given how their batting has performed this season. That said, there has been a post-powerplay slowdown and they might want to rectify that soon, especially if they are to wrestle back momentum

...Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Waqar to Zaman, OUT
Salamkheil gets Fakhar Zaman!

Salamkheil gets Fakhar Zaman! Looped up leg-spinner on a full length outside off. Zaman backs away, trying to go inside out but ends up too far away from the ball. Has to reach out and all he manages is a tame outside edge that is snaffled up by Narine at short third. The pressure pays off, and the Falcons are stuttering!

Fakhar Zaman c Narine b Waqar Salamkheil 38 (26b 5x4 0x6) SR: 146.15

2 dong....

Waqar to Primus, no run
huge shout, not given! Zipped in full on leg stump. Primus has an almighty swipe at it and seems to miss. The ball pops up off the pad and is caught by Gous. Salamkheil is adamant he has gotten his man and convinces Pollard to review, who does so with a smile. Gous seemed to appeal for the lbw before also trying his luck with the catch. Nothing on UltraEdge but it does feel like the ball pitched just outside leg. Replays confirm the ball pitched just outside leg and Primus stays!
OUT , Out ...nodder Tief....


end of over 11
4 runs • 1 wicket
ABF: 90/2
CRR: 8.18
Imad Wasim
2 (2b)
Roshon Primus
10 (19b)

Waqar Salamkheil
1-0-4-1
Terrance Hinds
2-0-18-0

Primus got fake muscles or what

Middle overs killing us again.

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Russell to Imad Wasim, FOUR runs
Imad gets his first boundary! Friendly full toss outside off. The width allows Imad to cash in and he muscles it to extra cover's left. Imad wants a change of bat too

end of over 12
8 runs
ABF: 98/2
CRR: 8.16
Imad Wasim
8 (6b 1x4)
Roshon Primus
12 (21b)

Andre Russell
2-0-21-0
Waqar Salamkheil
1-0-4-1

.....nodder teif

Waqar to Imad Wasim, no run
big appeal, not given! Fizzed in full, in and around off. Imad looks for the reverse and makes a complete hash of it. Gets hit on the pads but the question here is whether the ball hit him in line with the stumps. We go upstairs to find out. If this has hit Imad in line, this could be curtains. No bat involved, which is not a surprise. All eyes on Ball Tracking now and...it reckons the impact is just outside off. Knight Riders are out of reviews now!


Waqar to Imad Wasim, FOUR runs
watch out, umpire! Floated up into the slot on off stump. Imad plants his front foot and blasts it straight back. The umpire has to duck for cover, and that is a much-needed boundary for the Falcons!

Almost killed Umpire...

end of over 13
7 runs
ABF: 105/2
CRR: 8.07
Imad Wasim
13 (10b 2x4)

Roshon Primus
14 (23b)
Waqar Salamkheil
2-0-11-1
Andre Russell
2-0-21-0

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Narine to Primus, FOUR runs
Primus breaks the shackles too! Half-tracker outside off that sits up nicely for Primus. He gives himself room, holds his shape and pounds it over extra cover!


Ahhhhhhhhh right...


Narine to Primus, OUT
castled! Narine exacts revenge!Primus, after the success earlier in the over, looks to go inside-out again. Gives himself room but just cannot make any sort of contact. The ball breezes past and his off stump is knocked back. Primus' struggle comes to an end, and the Falcons lose their third!

Roshon Primus b Narine 19 (26b 1x4 0x6) SR: 73.07

end of over 14
9 runs • 1 wicket
ABF: 114/3
CRR: 8.14
Jewel Andrew
0 (1b)
Imad Wasim
16 (12b 2x4)

Sunil Narine
3-0-20-2
Waqar Salamkheil
2-0-11-1

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end of over 15
7 runs
ABF: 121/3
CRR: 8.06
Jewel Andrew
1 (4b)
Imad Wasim
22 (15b 3x4)

Waqar Salamkheil
3-0-18-1
Sunil Narine
3-0-20-2

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Narine to Imad Wasim, FOUR runs
another boundary for Imad Wasim! Darted in on a short of a length wide outside off. Imad throws the kitchen sink at it and the ball flies off the outside edge past short third!

Narine to Imad Wasim, SIX runs
goes all the way! Fired right into the slot outside off. Imad picks the length early, opens up his front hip and pumps it over long on!

end of over 16
12 runs
ABF: 133/3
CRR: 8.31
Jewel Andrew
1 (5b)
Imad Wasim
33 (20b 4x4 1x6)

Sunil Narine
4-0-32-2
Waqar Salamkheil
3-0-18-1

Good news is no more Narine.

133/3 agter 16.

160 is par. Need a bit more than that.

In reply to voiceofreason

Your Chickens passed out...

6666666 Wasim!

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Waqar to Imad Wasim, SIX runs
six more for Imad! This is poor from the Knight Riders, truth be told. Another slot ball outside off and Imad has no problem launching this over long on!


Waqar to Andrew, OUT
Jewel Andrew has been put out of his misery!Googly fizzed through on a back of a length outside off. Andrew, feeling the pinch of the scoring rate, has a wild whoosh across the line. Skews it off the outside half of the bat and Russell completes the easiest of catches at backward point!

Jewel Andrew c Russell b Waqar Salamkheil 2 (8b 0x4 0x6) SR: 25



end of over 17
9 runs • 1 wicket
ABF: 142/4
CRR: 8.35
Imad Wasim
41 (23b 4x4 2x6)

Waqar Salamkheil
4-0-27-2
Sunil Narine
4-0-32-2

Who is this Andrew guy?

Doan look like him ready.

In reply to sgtdjones

All that pressure created by Primus.

Ok 3 more overs ! Need 30+

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end of over 18
6 runs
ABF: 148/4
CRR: 8.22
Fabian Allen
2 (2b)
Imad Wasim
45 (27b 4x4 2x6)

Terrance Hinds
3-0-24-0
Waqar Salamkheil
4-0-27-2

In reply to Drapsey The youth will be fine. He already has a 50 and 48 plus scores this season. Not sure why they pushed him down the order as he has scored his runs at 4.

In reply to voiceofreason

Primus will cost you the game , after the opening pair did well...

This bowling is good for Jewel , he is seeing some above his level that he has faced...
A learning process...

Easy easy

Paulie bumping up the total

16 off the over 164/4 after 19.

Need another big over.

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Little to Allen, FOUR runs
four more for Allen!


18.3
4
Little to Allen, FOUR runs
Watch. The. Spin, Kieron Pollard. Back of a length outside off. Allen reaches out for it and slaps it towards long off. Pollard goes for the one-handed pick-up and is defeated by the slight spin on the second bounce. Might have overrun it

end of over 19
16 runs
ABF: 164/4
CRR: 8.63
Fabian Allen
17 (8b 2x4)
Imad Wasim
45 (27b 4x4 2x6)

Josh Little
3-0-41-0
Terrance Hinds
3-0-24-0

In reply to voiceofreason

They need 190 to win....

That’s a good total to challenge the TT bats

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Hinds to Allen, SIX runs
fabulous Fabian! Slower ball on a length outside off. Allen picks it early enough, swings through the line and smokes it over long off!


Hinds to Imad Wasim, OUT
skies it, and taken by Pollard!

Imad Wasim c Pollard b Hinds 46 (29b 4x4 2x6) SR: 158.62



Hinds to Green, 1 run, OUT
run out to end the innings!

Chris Green run out (†Pooran) 1 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 100

end of over 20
12 runs • 2 wickets
ABF: 176/6
CRR: 8.80
Fabian Allen
25 (11b 2x4 1x6)

Terrance Hinds
4-0-36-1
Josh Little
3-0-41-0

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8:42pm An innings of three very distinct phases. The powerplay was dominated by the Falcons, with Greaves and Zaman taking full toll of the field restrictions. The Knight Riders then applied the squeeze, courtesy of some help by the Falcons, who seemed to get their batting order all wrong, with their promotion of Primus, in particular, not paying dividends. Imad Wasim, though, did rectify things towards the end (to an extent). Allen also played his part with an 11-ball 25 and that has powered the Falcons to their highest score this season.


For the visitors, Narine bagged two, as did Salamkheil. The latter was perhaps the pick of the bunch, although Hinds did not fare badly, despite bowling two overs at the death. The Knight Riders, at this stage, will be content with the total they are chasing, although if they get there, they will have scripted a record chase. Join us in a bit for the second innings!

Justin Greaves: I think we had a lot of chat leading up to this game and wanted to express ourselves. We were struggling a bit in the middle overs, so we (me and Zaman) decided to put more pressure on the bowlers in the powerplay. The ball is coming on, as long as you put pace on it. (On the score) We got a score on the board and our bowlers need to go out there and execute their plans.

TKR need to lose that little tourist when they start playing serious teams like GAW and Royals

8:55pm Right. We are back. Gous and Narine to open for the Knight Riders. Amir has the new ball for the Falcons - here we go!


Amir to Gous, no run
was that a chance?! Low full toss outside off. Gous laces his cover drive and hits it uppishly towards Zaman at cover. He dives sharply to his right but cannot hold on


Amir to Gous, FOUR runs
edged and four!Back of a length just outside off. Nips away a touch and squares up Gous, who gets a thick outside edge. The ball lands in front of Greaves at slip and bobbles past him!

end of over 1
4 runs
TKR: 4/0
CRR: 4.00 • RRR: 9.10 • Need 173 from 114b
Andries Gous
4 (6b 1x4)
Sunil Narine
0 (0b)

Mohammad Amir
1-0-4-0

In reply to voiceofreason

Just trying to push your button, VOR.

Just ignore me (this time).

...4lb
Green to Narine, 4 leg byes
four more!


Green to share the new ball


Green to Narine, OUT
Narine falls early!

Sunil Narine c Springer b Green 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0
Slowed up on a length on middle and leg, enticing Narine to look for the lofted shot. Narine walks into that trap and because he is not to the pitch of the ball, he clunks it. Spoons it up to long on and James makes no mistake. The Falcons are up and running!

Sunil Narine c James b Green 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

Polly , you idiot WTH are you doing where is Pooooooooooooooo?

We get bogged down and ???

end of over 2
7 runs • 1 wicket
TKR: 11/1
CRR: 5.50 • RRR: 9.22 • Need 166 from 108b
Shaqkere Parris
1 (1b)
Andries Gous
5 (7b 1x4)

Chris Green
1-0-2-1
Mohammad Amir
1-0-4-0

...end of over 3
1 run
TKR: 12/1
CRR: 4.00 • RRR: 9.70 • Need 165 from 102b
Andries Gous
5 (8b 1x4)
Shaqkere Parris
2 (6b)

Mohammad Amir
2-0-5-0
Chris Green
1-0-2-1

Imad Wasim to Parris, FOUR runs
shot! Width outside off and Parris pounces. Gives himself even more room and cracks it through cover point for four!


Imad Wasim to Parris, SIX runs
banged away! Tossed up again but this time, into the slot outside off. Parris brings those long levers into play and hoists it over long off!

end of over 4
10 runs
TKR: 22/1
CRR: 5.50 • RRR: 9.68 • Need 155 from 96b
Shaqkere Parris
12 (12b 1x4 1x6)
Andries Gous
5 (8b 1x4)

Imad Wasim
1-0-10-0
Mohammad Amir
2-0-5-0

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Amir to Gous, FOUR runs
watch out, umpire, again! Full outside off. Gous lines it up, plants his front foot and smacks it back past the bowler. Second time Christopher Taylor has had to duck for cover tonight!

Almost killed Umpire...

end of over 5
7 runs
TKR: 29/1
CRR: 5.80 • RRR: 9.86 • Need 148 from 90b
Shaqkere Parris
14 (15b 1x4 1x6)
Andries Gous
10 (11b 2x4)

Mohammad Amir
3-0-12-0
Imad Wasim
1-0-10-0

5.4
4
Imad Wasim to Gous, FOUR runs
beautiful batting!


5.3
6
Imad Wasim to Gous, SIX runs
this is even better! A bit of a drag-down outside off, and Gous does not miss out. Holds his shape, goes through the line and carves it over extra cover!

5.2
6
Imad Wasim to Gous, SIX runs
shot! Marginally short on leg stump. Gous picks the length early, rocks back and belts it flat over the long on fence!

end of over 6
17 runs
TKR: 46/1
CRR: 7.66 • RRR: 9.35 • Need 131 from 84b
Shaqkere Parris
14 (16b 1x4 1x6)
Andries Gous
27 (16b 3x4 2x6)

Imad Wasim
2-0-27-0
Mohammad Amir
3-0-12-0

Just saw VIX at the game.

end of over 7
3 runs
TKR: 49/1
CRR: 7.00 • RRR: 9.84 • Need 128 from 78b
Andries Gous
29 (21b 3x4 2x6)
Shaqkere Parris
15 (17b 1x4 1x6)

Shamar Springer
1-0-3-0
Imad Wasim
2-0-27-0

Allen to Gous, FOUR runs
picks the gap! Short and wide outside off. Gous throws the kitchen sink at it and slices it between backward point and short third!


Allen to Parris, SIX runs
glorious! Allen drifts into the slot on the stumps and pays the price. Parris gives himself a tad bit of room and then gets his hands through the ball, creaming it over extra cover!

end of over 8
12 runs
TKR: 61/1
CRR: 7.62 • RRR: 9.66 • Need 116 from 72b
Shaqkere Parris
22 (20b 1x4 2x6)
Andries Gous
34 (24b 4x4 2x6)

Fabian Allen
1-0-12-0
Shamar Springer
1-0-3-0

In reply to sgtdjones

Why old dawg was rested? Old age?

Springer to Parris, FOUR runs
authoritative with a capital A! Banged into the track just outside off and Parris is ready for it. Rocks back and pummels it between deep mid wicket and deep square leg!

end of over 9
10 runs
TKR: 71/1
CRR: 7.88 • RRR: 9.63 • Need 106 from 66b
Shaqkere Parris
31 (25b 2x4 2x6)
Andries Gous
35 (25b 4x4 2x6)

Shamar Springer
2-0-13-0
Fabian Allen
1-0-12-0

Allen to Parris, OUT
big appeal and the finger goes up! Darted in quicker on a length on middle and leg. Parris gets caught on the crease and plays all over it. Gets pinned on the back pad and that looked pretty good, at least in real-time. Parris, though, wants to have another look. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows the ball would have clipped leg stump. Umpire's Call and Parris has to go!

Shaqkere Parris lbw b Allen 31 (28b 2x4 2x6) SR: 110.71

Trinbago Knight Riders...(9.4/20 ov, T:177) 72/2
Trinbago need 105 runs in 62 balls.

Pooran walks in. But there will be a small break before we get underway again. The Knight Riders need 105 off 62

Allen to Pooran, OUT
oh, what a grab by Fabian Allen, and that is a massive moment in the game!

Nicholas Pooran c & b Allen 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

end of over 10
2 runs • 2 wickets
TKR: 73/3
CRR: 7.30 • RRR: 10.40 • Need 104 from 60b
Keacy Carty
1 (1b)
Andries Gous
36 (26b 4x4 2x6)

Fabian Allen
2-0-14-2
Shamar Springer
2-0-13-0

Poor Anne

I gawn

In reply to Halliwell

G nite...Idiot Polly

In order to put a super batsman it will take a super effort. And Allen did just that

In reply to positiveg

That is some presence of mind by Fabian....hmmm!

end of over 11
4 runs
TKR: 77/3
CRR: 7.00 • RRR: 11.11 • Need 100 from 54b
Keacy Carty
3 (4b)
Andries Gous
38 (29b 4x4 2x6)

Roshon Primus
1-0-4-0
Fabian Allen
2-0-14-2

....

Allen to Gous, OUT
Gous has to go! Pushed in on a short of a length on middle and leg. The angle keeps coming back into Gous and that does not give him the swinging room he desires. Miscues it slightly and that is enough for Springer to patrol the deep mid wicket fence and snare the chance. The Knight Riders are flagging!

Andries Gous c Springer b Allen 39 (33b 4x4 2x6) SR: 118.18

Trinbago Knight Riders..(11.5/20 ov, T:177) 79/4
Trinbago need 98 runs in 49 balls.

end of over 12
2 runs • 1 wicket
TKR: 79/4
CRR: 6.58 • RRR: 12.25 • Need 98 from 48b
Kieron Pollard
0 (1b)
Keacy Carty
4 (5b)

Fabian Allen
3-0-16-3
Roshon Primus
1-0-4-0

Wickets falling down like rain!!!!

Fabien has not been used properly by ABF. Man is a matchwinner with bat, ball and in the field!

Whappen, Fab Allen shooting his load?

In reply to voiceofreason

Idiot Polly giving you the game ,why change batting lineup...

Primus to Carty, SIX runs
high into the Antiguan night sky, and Carty clears the fence! Slower ball in the slot on middle and off. Carty plants his front foot and launches it a mile up. Some help from the breeze and Allen watches the ball soar over the deep mid wicket fence!

Primus to Pollard, FOUR runs
Pollard lands his first punch! Another slot ball, this time outside off. Pollard transfers his weight forward and bangs it over the bowler's head!

Primus to Pollard, SIX runs
clean as a whistle! In the arc again outside off. Pollard does not even swing at it fully and almost bunts it with a straight bat. Carries 91m and long off was a mere spectator!

end of over 13
18 runs
TKR: 97/4
CRR: 7.46 • RRR: 11.42 • Need 80 from 42b
Kieron Pollard
11 (4b 1x4 1x6)
Keacy Carty
11 (8b 1x6)

Roshon Primus
2-0-22-0
Fabian Allen
3-0-16-3

This game is getting very interesting. 80 needed off 42. The Knight Riders still have a certain Andre Russell waiting in the shed. Allen to bowl out, and Pollard might just look to take him on


Allen to Carty, SIX runs
just over!

end of over 14
7 runs
TKR: 104/4
CRR: 7.42 • RRR: 12.16 • Need 73 from 36b
Keacy Carty
17 (13b 2x6)
Kieron Pollard
12 (5b 1x4 1x6)

Fabian Allen
4-0-23-3
Roshon Primus
2-0-22-0

73 needed off 36. Required run-rate back up over 12 runs per over. Springer back for his third

Springer to Pollard, FOUR runs
streaky but Pollard and the Knight Riders will take it! Full outside off. Pollard looks to go downtown and gets it diametrically opposite to where he was probably aiming. Flashes past the keeper and those are four vital runs!

end of over 15
10 runs
TKR: 114/4
CRR: 7.60 • RRR: 12.60 • Need 63 from 30b
Keacy Carty
19 (15b 2x6)
Kieron Pollard
18 (9b 2x4 1x6)

Shamar Springer
3-0-23-0
Fabian Allen
4-0-23-3

10 off the last over but it is still below what the Knight Riders need at this stage. 63 off 30 now, with the required run-rate a tick over 12.5

Imad Wasim to Carty, SIX runs
back to back sixes for Keacy Carty!


15.3
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Imad Wasim to Carty, SIX runs
a shot of the highest order! Imad pulls his length back after sensing Carty advance but Carty is just too good on this occasion. Steps down irrespective, holds his shape and smacks it over long on!

end of over 16
18 runs
TKR: 132/4
CRR: 8.25 • RRR: 11.25 • Need 45 from 24b
Kieron Pollard
22 (11b 2x4 1x6)
Keacy Carty
33 (19b 4x6)

Imad Wasim
3-0-45-0
Shamar Springer
3-0-23-0

My Boy Keacy killing us- Why Keacy why?

That last over might have changed the momentum slightly. 45 needed off 24 now. Amir to bowl

Amir to Pollard, SIX runs
Kieron Pollard special! Full ball angled across outside off and Pollard climbs into it. Bottom hand comes off the bat but Pollard has so much power at his disposal that he pops this nonchalantly over the long off fence!

Amir to Pollard, OUT
chopped on, and Amir turns this game again!

Kieron Pollard b Mohammad Amir 30 (15b 2x4 2x6) SR: 200

Trinbago Knight Riders///(16.4/20 ov, T:177) 142/5

Trinbago need 35 runs in 20 balls.

end of over 17
12 runs • 1 wicket
TKR: 144/5
CRR: 8.47 • RRR: 11.00 • Need 33 from 18b
Keacy Carty
33 (20b 4x6)
Andre Russell
1 (1b)

Mohammad Amir
4-0-24-1
Imad Wasim
3-0-45-0

Trinbago need 33 runs in 18 balls.

Primus to Russell, SIX runs
Russell goes big, and he goes very big! Slot ball on off stump and that is right up Russell's alley. Free swing through the line and he mousses it over long on!

The Falcons, by the way, have already been penalized for a slow over-rate. Just four fielders outside the circle since the start of this over


Primus to Russell, OUT
goes straight up, and Allen pouches it! Primus has his man!

Andre Russell c Allen b Primus 8 (5b 0x4 1x6) SR: 160

Trinbago need 24 runs in 13 balls.

end of over 18
11 runs • 1 wicket
TKR: 155/6
CRR: 8.61 • RRR: 11.00 • Need 22 from 12b
Terrance Hinds
2 (1b)
Keacy Carty
34 (21b 4x6)

Roshon Primus
3-0-33-1
Mohammad Amir
4-0-24-1

Come on Primus - Ok just 7 off 3 balls. Keep it tight for the next 3.

This is what happens when you disrespect a team.and the game. This is cricket and the Trinis did not take this game seriously. Even if by a miracle they win, they would have learnt a lesson.

That Man Fabien again! What a catch! Russell gone.

22 runs from 12 balls.

Another over-rate penalty for the Falcons. They can now have just three fielders outside the ring. 22 needed off 12. Wind blowing towards the right-hander's leg side


Springer to Carty, OUT
edged and taken! Springer does the trick, and Carty bites the dust!

Keacy Carty c †Billings b Springer 34 (22b 0x4 4x6) SR: 154.54

17 off 7. The Knight Riders need a boundary, right about now...

Springer to bowl the penultimate over of the day! A wide ball Carty goes ! Missed out but he did not have to chase that extra wide delivery. Moved to the offside and still had to reach for it.

Clear plan here to bowl wide!

That is a key wicket for Springer!

Can ABF get their first win???

end of over 19
8 runs • 1 wicket
TKR: 163/7
CRR: 8.57 • RRR: 14.00 • Need 14 from 6b
Akeal Hosein
5 (3b)
Terrance Hinds
4 (3b)

Shamar Springer
4-0-31-1
Roshon Primus
3-0-33-1

14 off 6. Primus to bowl. Hosein on strike

Not Primus ....

Primus to Hosein, FOUR runs
boundary off the first ball! Shortish outside off. Hosein picks the length early, walks across his stumps and mauls it over mid wicket!


14 off 6. Primus to bowl. Hosein on strike. And to add to the drama, the red card has come out. Amir is leaving the field, and the Falcons will have only ten players on the field for the final over

14 runs in 6 balls. Primus to bowl the final over.


Oh and a red card!!! What ? ABF lose a player and Amir has to go!

TKR...9 runs ...4 balls

Falcons has had 2 final ball finishes could this be the 3rd?

Bowleeddddddd in!!!!

Yorkers Primus.

Primus to Hinds, OUT
middle stump out of the ground, and Primus rises for the Falcons!

Terrance Hinds b Primus 4 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 100

Hinds....clatax

This CPL is shaping up to be the best. Every match had something interesting happening.

Primus to Hosein, 1 run
hard length outside off. Hosein moves across his stumps and splices it into the mid wicket region. Hosein always seems second-best to complete the second run but there could be a bit of drama with Billings fumbling his collection. Has he done enough to effect the run out?

I can feel it coming in the air tonight....7 off 1 ball....

Congratulations FALCONS.

phew!!

end of over 20
7 runs • 2 wickets
TKR: 170/9
CRR: 8.50
Waqar Salamkheil
0 (1b)
Josh Little
1 (1b)

Roshon Primus
4-0-40-2
Shamar Springer
4-0-31-1
19.6
•
Primus to Waqar, no run
there it is! Primus roars in delight and the crowd follows suit soon after! The Falcons' CPL 2024 campaign finally takes flight!

7 needed off the last ball. Salamkheil to face. A six and we go into.....A Super Over

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

In reply to voiceofreason

Well done Falcons.

In reply to WIForever

After 2 heartbreaking losses surely we had to win 1. I can feel it coming in the air tonight.....

In reply to voiceofreason

Congrats Falcons....

Great game

In reply to voiceofreason

Night Sliders?

10:43pm Phew. What a game of cricket that was. It ebbed and flowed. It twisted and turned. And it was perhaps fitting that Primus, who huffed and puffed with the bat and contributed to a major middle-overs slowdown, stood tall with the ball, restricting the Knight Riders and getting the job done for the home side. Prior to that, Springer had done his job, especially removing Carty in the previous over. Allen was also magnificent through the middle and it was arguably his spell that sowed the seeds of success for the Falcons.


The Knight Riders will be disappointed. The total seemed within reach but they just could not kick on when it mattered. They kept losing wickets at crucial moments and despite Carty and Pollard putting together a decent partnership to take them within touching distance, they could not get over the line.

In reply to sgtdjones

Top Wagon Sgtd!

'Twas fun!

In reply to doosra

Yes slide right down to Earth!

Fabian Allen, Player of the Match: We were searching for that win and grateful we got it tonight. (On him batting higher up) Whatever the team requires, I will bat there. (On the catch to dismiss Pooran) When you take catches of one of the best players, you have to celebrate and I am grateful (I could take it). I just wanted to bowl in the right areas and got the results. We were searching for 180 but 170-odd is good on this wicket, we defended well. (On the crowd) Grateful for the crowd, they supported us right through.

In reply to voiceofreason

You were correct ...something in the air...

Congrats ...

Could have easily been 3-2 but 1-4 so we have to find a way out of it. Gain some confidence from this win. I suggest we really figure out how we handle Fabien in the batting lineup. If is one player that is floatable it should be Fabien or even Springer. That Primus move almost cost us the game but kudos to him he redeemed himself bowling at the death with a handicapped field.

Chris Green, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons captain: We have had a tough time here at home, we were not at our best in the last couple of games. The way we finished, bringing four in and then three in and then getting a man sent off, I think they got the timings wrong. (On losing the toss again) Luck has not been on my side, really happy for the fans and for my team. The thing that makes me so happy was that Primus, Springer and Amir, they have had some tough times but the character and the bravery they showed, when nothing was going their way, that was serious character. We still have to carry on playing this positive, aggressive brand of cricket. I think we showed ourselves what we can do. Nothing needs to change. We know the equation is simple and we need to apply our knowledge (for the rest of the games on the road).


Kieron Pollard, Trinbago Knight Riders captain: It was a good game of cricket. Just felt we let ourselves down a bit. We have to play the emerging players - that rule is there for a reason (smiles). But you saw the way he (Parris) batted, he had some elegance and character. It is about giving opportunities (to the emerging players) as well. It is early in the tournament. When we get to Trinidad, the games will come thick and fast. We have a couple of days off, so we will travel, take some rest and then get back to practice. There is a good bunch of experienced guys who understand the nature of travelling and cricket.

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