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Saint Lucia Kings delivered a clinical all-round performance to thrash Trinbago Knight Riders by seven wickets with 53 balls left, storming into the CPL 2025 playoffs. Their spinners dominated, led by Tabraiz Shamsi’s 3/12, while Khary Pierre and Roston Chase chipped in with two wickets each. Kings are now the second side, after TKR, to confirm a playoff spot.
Saint Lucia Kings dominate with the ball 🎯
TKR had a horror start when Colin Munro fell second ball to Khary Pierre. Darren Bravo played two big shots but miscued to fine leg. Nicholas Pooran enjoyed early luck before lifting momentum with two sixes off David Wiese. The relief was short-lived as Alex Hales fell on the last ball of the PowerPlay, leaving TKR reeling.
Tabraiz Shamsi struck right away, removing Akeal Hosein for a golden duck. With the pitch offering grip and bounce, Roston Chase soon dismissed Pooran. Shamsi returned to bowl Andre Russell with a ripper and later removed Kieron Pollard. At 82/6, the Knight Riders were in deep trouble. Terrence Hinds and Nathan Edwards offered brief resistance, but Delano Potgieter’s double strike and Alzarri Joseph’s late wicket ended the innings at 109 in 18.1 overs.
Saint Lucia Kings chase with ease 💥
The chase began with fireworks as Tim Seifert blasted 14 runs in the opening over, including two boundaries and a six. He continued the assault with consecutive fours off Sunil Narine. Johnson Charles departed early, but Seifert and Ackeem Auguste added a quick 40-run stand.
Auguste attacked fearlessly, taking on Akeal Hosein and smashing Russell for 20 runs in one over. He fell for 28 while Seifert made 36, but the platform was set. Roston Chase and David Wiese ensured a quick finish, with Wiese clearing the ropes twice to wrap up the chase in just 11.1 overs.
Brief Scores 📝
Trinbago Knight Riders – 109 in 18.1 overs (Nicholas Pooran 30, Nathan Edwards 17; Tabraiz Shamsi 3-12, Roston Chase 2-19)
Saint Lucia Kings – 112/3 in 11.1 overs (Tim Seifert 36, Ackeem Auguste 28; Sunil Narine 2-28, Usman Tariq 1-26)
Result: Saint Lucia Kings won by 7 wickets
