Trinbago Knight Riders celebrate 56-run win over Saint Lucia Kings in CPL 2025 Qualifier 2
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Trinbago Knight Riders stormed into the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 Final after a comprehensive 56-run win over Saint Lucia Kings in Qualifier 2. The Knight Riders combined powerful batting with clinical bowling. As a result, they moved one step closer to another CPL title.

Trinbago Knight Riders batting brilliance 💥

Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, that choice worked against them as Trinbago Knight Riders piled up a commanding total. Their innings was well-structured, and moreover, it highlighted the depth of their batting lineup.

  • Alex Hales played the anchor role perfectly, finishing unbeaten on 58 off 44 balls. He rotated strike effectively and, in addition, dispatched bad balls to the boundary.
  • Nicholas Pooran accelerated in the middle overs with a quick 50 off 32, which gave TKR momentum.
  • Kieron Pollard (35 off 26) kept the scoreboard ticking, while Andre Russell (28 off 12) exploded at the death with big sixes.

Consequently, Trinbago Knight Riders ended with 194/4 in 20 overs, a total that immediately put pressure on their opponents.

On the bowling side, SLK struggled for consistency. Roston Chase (1/16) was tight and economical. Nevertheless, others like Alzarri Joseph (1/36) and David Wiese (1/42) leaked runs and failed to apply pressure.

Trinbago Knight Riders bowlers deliver the knockout punch ⚡

Chasing 195, Saint Lucia Kings needed to fire early. Instead, Trinbago Knight Riders struck regularly and, as a result, kept SLK behind the required rate. Eventually, the Kings collapsed under relentless pressure.

  • Tim Seifert (57 off 40) played a lone hand with boundaries across the ground. However, he received little support.
  • Tim David (28 off 19) added urgency, but his dismissal proved decisive.
  • Meanwhile, Johnson Charles (17) and Roston Chase (16) failed to build meaningful partnerships. Consequently, the innings lost momentum after the halfway stage.

Furthermore, the Knight Riders’ bowlers dominated.

  • Usman Tariq (4/35) was sensational, ripping through the middle order.
  • Sunil Narine (2/18) bowled with control and variety, tightening the screws.
  • In addition, Kieron Pollard (1/4) and Andre Russell (0/17) restricted the flow of runs with disciplined lines.

As a result, Saint Lucia Kings finished on just 138/8 in 20 overs, falling well short by 56 runs.

Trinbago Knight Riders secure CPL 2025 Final berth 🏆

This win not only highlighted the strength of Trinbago Knight Riders but also underlined their balance as a team. Their batting lineup is filled with power hitters, while their bowling attack mixes pace and spin effectively. Therefore, they will head into the CPL 2025 Final as strong contenders.

On the other hand, Saint Lucia Kings once again failed to deliver in a knockout match. Despite flashes of brilliance in the league stage, they crumbled under playoff pressure. Nevertheless, the Kings can take positives from emerging talents, though their campaign ultimately ended in disappointment.

In contrast, Trinbago Knight Riders appear determined and confident. With Alex Hales, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell all in form, and with Sunil Narine spinning webs, they look well-prepared to challenge for another CPL crown.

📋 Full Scorecard – Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings, Qualifier 2 (CPL 2025)

🏏 Trinbago Knight Riders Innings – 194/4 (20 Overs)

  • Colin Munro 6 (6) b Khary Pierre
  • Alex Hales 58* (44)
  • Nicholas Pooran (c & wk) 50 (32) b Roston Chase
  • Kieron Pollard 35 (26) c Wiese b Alzarri Joseph
  • Andre Russell 28 (12) run out (Wiese/Seifert)
  • Extras: 17 (lb 9, w 8)
  • Total: 194/4 in 20 overs

Fall of Wickets: 6-1, 79-2, 144-3, 194-4

🎯 Saint Lucia Kings Bowling

Khary Pierre 3-0-24-1
Tymal Mills 4-0-31-0
Roston Chase 3-0-16-1
Alzarri Joseph 4-0-36-1
David Wiese 2-0-42-0
Tabraiz Shamsi 4-0-36-0

🏏 Saint Lucia Kings Innings – 138/8 (20 Overs)

  • Tim Seifert (wk) 57 (40) c Netravalkar b Usman Tariq
  • Johnson Charles 17 (24) c Netravalkar b Pollard
  • Tim David 28 (19) c Pooran b Narine
  • Ackeem Auguste 0 (1) c Russell b Usman Tariq
  • Roston Chase 16 (16) c Narine b Usman Tariq
  • Aaron Jones 12 (10) lbw b Narine
  • David Wiese (c) 0 (5) c & b Narine
  • Khary Pierre 0* (0)
  • Tymal Mills 6 (3) c Clarke b Usman Tariq
  • Alzarri Joseph 2* (2)
  • Extras: 2 (lb 1, w 1)
  • Total: 138/8 in 20 overs

Fall of Wickets: 59-1, 90-2, 90-3, 108-4, 132-5, 132-6, 132-7, 138-8

🎯 Trinbago Knight Riders Bowling

Andre Russell 3-0-17-0
Saurabh Netravalkar 4-0-41-0
Sunil Narine 4-1-18-2
Akeal Hosein 4-0-22-0
Kieron Pollard 1-0-4-1
Usman Tariq 4-0-35-4

🏆 Result: Trinbago Knight Riders won by 56 runs