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Andries Gous produced a match-winning knock of 85 off 54 balls as Antigua and Barbuda Falcons clinched a last-ball thriller against Barbados Royals in CPL 2025. Despite Brandon King’s unbeaten 98*, the Royals stayed winless after failing to defend 187.
🏏 Andries Gous anchors Falcons’ chase
Chasing 187, Gous played the anchor role with partnerships alongside Kevin Wickham, Shakib Al Hasan, and Imad Wasim. Although the Falcons lost wickets at crucial stages, Gous kept calm and rebuilt the innings each time. With 56 needed from the last five overs, he shifted gears and pushed the game forward. Even though wickets kept tumbling, Gous’ composure ensured the chase stayed alive. Eventually, Shamar Springer sealed the win off the very last ball.
💥 Brandon King’s knock overshadowed by Andries Gous
Brandon King’s sensational unbeaten 98, laced with six fours and seven sixes, gave Royals a strong total. Moreover, his 91-run stand with Quinton de Kock and 73-run partnership with Rutherford set them up perfectly for a big finish. However, Royals’ sloppy fielding—with six dropped catches—undermined their batting brilliance. As a result, their efforts went in vain.
🎯 Salman Irshad supports Andries Gous with death-bowling masterclass
Salman Irshad’s superb figures of 2 for 13 tilted the contest in Falcons’ favor. In fact, his clever yorkers and variations in the 19th over choked the Royals’ momentum when they needed acceleration. While Gous stole the spotlight with the bat, Irshad’s precision bowling was equally decisive in shaping the thrilling win.
📊 Match Summary
Barbados Royals – 187/4 (Brandon King 98*, Quinton de Kock 47; Salman Irshad 2-13)
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons – 188/6 (Andries Gous 85, Kevin Wickham 32; Daniel Sams 3-29)
Result: Falcons won by 4 wickets
