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Kieron Pollard powered Trinbago Knight Riders to their sixth win in seven matches of CPL 2025 with a match-winning knock that sealed their spot in the playoffs. His explosive innings helped TKR overcome St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 12 runs, extending their winning streak to five and strengthening their push for a record fifth CPL title.
Kieron Pollard Shines with Explosive Knock 🔥
TKR’s innings started shakily with Colin Munro and Alex Hales dismissed inside the first 25 balls. Nicholas Pooran tried to counter with three sixes, but wickets slowed momentum further as Darren Bravo struggled for 21 off 25 deliveries.
The arrival of Kieron Pollard changed everything. The veteran smashed a blistering 65 off 29 balls, hammering eight sixes including four in a row off Waqar Salamkheil. In partnership with Pooran (52 off 38), Pollard powered TKR to a commanding 179/6. Jason Holder, however, bowled brilliantly for the Patriots with 2/25.
Kieron Pollard’s Impact Overshadowed Patriots’ Chase 🏏
The Patriots looked in control early thanks to a 96-run opening stand between Andre Fletcher (67) and Evin Lewis (42 off 25). But once Lewis fell to Nathan Edward, the innings slowed down. Alick Athanaze struggled to score quickly, and Fletcher was bowled by Usman Tariq at a crucial stage.
Nathan Edward struck twice in the 17th over to tilt the match in TKR’s favor. Despite Holder’s efforts, the Patriots collapsed under pressure and closed on 167/6, falling short by 12 runs. Edward (3/30) and Mohammad Amir (2/29) delivered key breakthroughs, though Amir’s late injury was a concern.
Brief Scores 📊
- Trinbago Knight Riders – 179/6 (Kieron Pollard 65, Nicholas Pooran 52; Jason Holder 2/25)
- St Kitts & Nevis Patriots – 167/6 (Andre Fletcher 67; Nathan Edward 3/30, Mohammad Amir 2/29)
Result: Trinbago Knight Riders won by 12 runs.
