Falcons edge Knight Riders in CPL 2025 with Fabian Allen blitz and Obed McCoy four-wicket haul.
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Falcons edge Knight Riders in a nail-biting CPL 2025 clash, winning by eight runs to move top of the table. Fabian Allen’s explosive knock and Obed McCoy’s four wickets set the tone. Shamar Springer then kept his cool in the final over to seal the victory.

Falcons edge back into the contest after shaky start 💥

The Falcons stumbled early. Rakheem Cornwall, Jewel Andrew, and Karima Gore failed to score freely, leaving the side at 35 in the PowerPlay. Usman Tariq and Nathan Edwards tightened the screws with timely wickets.

Then Fabian Allen launched a counterattack. His 20-ball 45 featured clean hits off Edwards and Tariq. Skipper Imad Wasim (39*) added a steady hand. Together they put on a quick fifty stand. Thanks to their hitting, Falcons posted 167/6 in 20 overs, with 82 runs in the last six. Mohammad Amir also celebrated his 400th T20 wicket.

Falcons edge Knight Riders despite Pollard’s late heroics 🎯

The chase began brightly. Colin Munro hammered 44, including a 20-run over against Wasim. But Obed McCoy struck twice in one over, removing Hales and Munro. Rakheem Cornwall dismissed Nicholas Pooran soon after, and Darren Bravo failed cheaply.

Keacy Carty battled to make 35 before falling to McCoy, who ended with 4/39. With wickets falling, Kieron Pollard revived TKR’s hopes. He smashed three sixes and a four in the penultimate over, leaving 14 needed from the last.

However, Shamar Springer bowled a superb final over. Mixing slower balls and yorkers, he conceded only five runs. With that, Falcons edge Knight Riders once again in a close finish, showing their ability to win under pressure.

Falcons edge closer to CPL playoff spot 🔥

This victory not only gave the Falcons two points but also pushed them to the top of the table. With consistent all-round performances and the ability to hold nerves in tight games, Falcons edge closer to securing a CPL playoff berth.

Brief Scores 📊

  • Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: 167/6 in 20 overs (Fabian Allen 45, Imad Wasim* 39; Usman Tariq 2/37, Nathan Edwards 2/56)
  • Trinbago Knight Riders: 159/6 in 20 overs (Colin Munro 44, Kieron Pollard 43*; Obed McCoy 4/39, Rakheem Cornwall 1/14)
    Result: Falcons won by 8 runs.