Defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs made a constructive transfer in direction of securing a spot within the playoffs of the Republic Financial institution Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after dismantling the St Lucia Kings by 122 runs on Sunday.
The victors adopted up their 59-run victory over the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in Guyana on Saturday, and at the moment are virtually assured of constant within the competitors.
The Saint Lucia Kings received the toss and fielded first and that backfired as they bumped into an Alex Hales storm. Englishman Hales produced his career-best 119 not out to propel the Tallawahs to 201-5, a complete that all the time appeared impenetrable.
The Kings had been by no means within the recreation from that second and the Tallawahs wrapped up victory inside 15 overs, bowling the Kings out for 79.
The victors had been hampered by the enforced absence of captain Brandon King, nevertheless, Hales stepped as much as the plate to blaze his technique to his highest particular person T20 profession rating.
Hales, Wasim sew important century partnership
Hales and Imad Wasim put collectively an impressive partnership of 116 from 52 balls to assist set a goal of 202 to win – an equation that all the time appeared prone to be sufficient to safe their spot within the Caribbean Premier League eliminator.
In reply the Kings had been struggling from the beginning of the PowerPlay, Mohammed Amir dismissed makeshift opener Roshon Primus and Leonardo Julien earlier than Chris Inexperienced received in on the act to entice Bhanuka Rajapaksa in entrance for 22 and Sean Williams for a duck.
The Kings had been bowled out for 79 with Chris Inexperienced the wicket-taker in chief, main the best way with a devastating spell of 4-15.
