In a nail-biting showdown at Warner Park, Fabian Allen’s late-game heroics led the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to an exciting two-wicket victory over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, as they chased down 154 with simply two balls to spare.
Regardless of Wanindu Hasaranga’s devastating four-wicket haul, the Falcons staged a shocking lower-order comeback to assert their second consecutive win, maintaining their Caribbean Premier League playoff hopes alive in a heart-stopping contest.
The victory pushed the Falcons as much as third place within the standings with 4 factors from six video games, whereas the Patriots languish on the backside with simply two factors, having misplaced 5 consecutive matches following their opening win.
Falcons’ fightback
Chasing 154, the Falcons discovered themselves in hassle at 110 for seven within the sixteenth over, after a devastating spell from Wanindu Hasaranga. The Sri Lankan spinner took 4 key wickets, eradicating opener Justin Greaves for 30, in addition to Shamar Springer, Jewel Andrew, and Sam Billings in fast succession.
Nevertheless, Imad Wasim, named Participant of the Match, led an important fightback. His unbeaten 17, together with a swift 15 from Roshon Primus, shifted the momentum. The duo added 30 runs in simply three overs to carry the Falcons inside hanging distance earlier than Primus was dismissed by Anrich Nortje within the nineteenth over.
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With 11 runs wanted off the ultimate over, Fabian Allen stepped up. After hitting a six off the second ball and a 4 off the third, Allen sealed the match by chopping the fourth supply to level for a single, taking the Falcons to 154 for eight and securing their second consecutive CPL win.
Patriots’ innings
Earlier, the Patriots struggled after being despatched in to bat. Openers Evin Lewis and Andre Fletcher fell cheaply, leaving the aspect at 36 for 3 after six overs. Kyle Mayers offered some temporary resistance with a 22-run cameo earlier than he was dismissed, additional stifling the Patriots’ momentum.
Wanindu Hasaranga contributed 23, however it was Mikyle Louis who ignited the innings with a robust knock of 63 off 36 balls, together with seven sixes. Louis’ explosive hitting within the ultimate overs, notably in opposition to Fabian Allen and Imad Wasim, lifted the Patriots to a aggressive whole.
Louis smashed three sixes within the nineteenth over and two extra within the ultimate over earlier than being caught and bowled by Wasim. Regardless of the late fireworks, the Patriots’ whole proved simply quick ultimately.
For the Falcons, Mohammed Amir was the standout bowler with figures of 3-27, whereas Imad Wasim (2-24) and Fabian Allen (2-44) offered useful assist.
