167/6 (20.0)
CR : 8.35
179/6 (20.0)
CR : 8.95
Trinbago Knight Riders won by 12 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Kieron Pollard
65(29)
TKR won by 12 runs
12:53 AM IST, 3:23 PM local time: Trinbago Knight Riders win by 12 runs and notch-up their fifth successive win. For one final time this afternoon, the stands erupt, sending the decibel levels through the roof as this crowd of TKR loyalists celebrates jubilantly. With this, they are now all but guaranteed a top-4 finish.
The win, in many ways, was set up by a Kieron Pollard special. In the 15th over of the first innings, he denied a single. Mind you, there was no tail-ender at the other end. He was batting with Nicholas Pooran. 7 of the next 8 balls that Pollard faced went for six.
He ended up scoring a belligerent 29-ball 65. An innings so authoritative, that it made the TKR skipper, who scored a half-century in 33 balls, look like a spectator for the major part. Jason Holder, who returned 2/25 and bowled a frugal 5-run final over was the pick of the bowlers in the first innings.
In the run chase, Patriots got exactly the start they wanted. Openers Andre Fletcher and Evin Lewis both looked in good touch. While the latter had to muscle his way to a 25-ball-42, the right-hander's innings was studded with some crisp stroke-making. The duo stitched together a 96-run partnership due to which Patriots appeared favourites halfway through the chase. Usman Tariq dropping Fletcher, when he was on 37, did not help TKR's cause either.
However, they turned it around in the second half of the innings.
Left arm seamer Nathan Edwards' spell was the game changer. His clever changes of pace and smart use of angles made him effective. He got Lewis out with a slow bumper and suddenly things started to fall in place. Substitute fielder Clarke grabbed a screamer to send Mayers packing. Tariq redeemed himself by dismissing Fletcher with a yorker. And Sunil Narine delivered miserly overs in between.
Patriots only managed 78/6 off the final 10 overs and fell well short of the target.
The win, in many ways, was set up by a Kieron Pollard special. In the 15th over of the first innings, he denied a single. Mind you, there was no tail-ender at the other end. He was batting with Nicholas Pooran. 7 of the next 8 balls that Pollard faced went for six.
He ended up scoring a belligerent 29-ball 65. An innings so authoritative, that it made the TKR skipper, who scored a half-century in 33 balls, look like a spectator for the major part. Jason Holder, who returned 2/25 and bowled a frugal 5-run final over was the pick of the bowlers in the first innings.
In the run chase, Patriots got exactly the start they wanted. Openers Andre Fletcher and Evin Lewis both looked in good touch. While the latter had to muscle his way to a 25-ball-42, the right-hander's innings was studded with some crisp stroke-making. The duo stitched together a 96-run partnership due to which Patriots appeared favourites halfway through the chase. Usman Tariq dropping Fletcher, when he was on 37, did not help TKR's cause either.
However, they turned it around in the second half of the innings.
Left arm seamer Nathan Edwards' spell was the game changer. His clever changes of pace and smart use of angles made him effective. He got Lewis out with a slow bumper and suddenly things started to fall in place. Substitute fielder Clarke grabbed a screamer to send Mayers packing. Tariq redeemed himself by dismissing Fletcher with a yorker. And Sunil Narine delivered miserly overs in between.
Patriots only managed 78/6 off the final 10 overs and fell well short of the target.
Player of the Match: Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard (Player of the Match): "I won't say that it is the form of my life. I have been here for 20 years or so. At this moment I just enjoy my cricket.
No I always play the balls on merit. Sometime the conditions can affect a lot. It is like a bit of the game of chess. We speak about this in our dressing room. I have messed up many matches in my early days. Nowadays I am coaching and I need to show the younger guys how to do it.
I think it [the preparation] is more mental. Processing and understanding of my game becomes the key."
No I always play the balls on merit. Sometime the conditions can affect a lot. It is like a bit of the game of chess. We speak about this in our dressing room. I have messed up many matches in my early days. Nowadays I am coaching and I need to show the younger guys how to do it.
I think it [the preparation] is more mental. Processing and understanding of my game becomes the key."
Jason Holder (SKNP captain): "I felt we were in the game until probably the 12th or 13th over. We got a little stuck after that and weren't able to get it going at the back end.
Alick Athanaze didn't do a horrible job, but we were probably a boundary or two short. Having said that, I still think we should have gone over the line.
We just have to play fearless cricket. We've got nothing to lose from here. We have to play for some pride, at least. We never know what can happen at the table, so we still have to go out there and put up a big effort.
I really love the crowd. The crowd came out in big numbers today, despite the hot, blazing sun, and that really energized me. I think it energized the boys as well. We always want to play in front of a healthy crowd.
I thought we bowled well. Pollard is one of those players who can come in and take the game away from anybody, and I felt he played really well. Our spinners and seamers did a decent job as well, so our bowling wasn't too bad."
Alick Athanaze didn't do a horrible job, but we were probably a boundary or two short. Having said that, I still think we should have gone over the line.
We just have to play fearless cricket. We've got nothing to lose from here. We have to play for some pride, at least. We never know what can happen at the table, so we still have to go out there and put up a big effort.
I really love the crowd. The crowd came out in big numbers today, despite the hot, blazing sun, and that really energized me. I think it energized the boys as well. We always want to play in front of a healthy crowd.
I thought we bowled well. Pollard is one of those players who can come in and take the game away from anybody, and I felt he played really well. Our spinners and seamers did a decent job as well, so our bowling wasn't too bad."
Nicholas Pooran (Trinbago Knight Riders Captain): "Thanks to the almighty. Happy that we understood the conditions and what was going to happen. We lost the toss and then had to assess the conditions as the wicket had some moisture in it.
We understood that the powerplay would be tough while defending 180. The partnership was good between Polly and myself. But the bowling outside powerplay was incredible. Special mentions to Amir and Narine. We won only because of Nathan.
Russell and Amir are warriors. They played with injuries throughout their careers.
Crowd support was great here. They came out when scorching heat was there. We are happy to come here and put smiles on their faces. I hope they can enjoy the independence holiday better."
We understood that the powerplay would be tough while defending 180. The partnership was good between Polly and myself. But the bowling outside powerplay was incredible. Special mentions to Amir and Narine. We won only because of Nathan.
Russell and Amir are warriors. They played with injuries throughout their careers.
Crowd support was great here. They came out when scorching heat was there. We are happy to come here and put smiles on their faces. I hope they can enjoy the independence holiday better."
Trinbago Knight Riders have made Tarouba a fortress. They are undefeated in the four games played here this season. However, injuries to Russell and Amir have raised a few concerns going forward. They have a couple of days off before they play their final home game, against the defending champions.
Meanwhile, for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, it is 'crash, bang and wallop' time. They could win both their remaining games and still not qualify for the playoffs. However, it is the hope that kills you, isn't it?
With that, it is time for Darpan Tikiya, Saptak Sanyal, Paras Yadav and Chandan Singh to say goodbye. Keep following Crickxo for more cricketing action from around the world. Sayonara!
Meanwhile, for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, it is 'crash, bang and wallop' time. They could win both their remaining games and still not qualify for the playoffs. However, it is the hope that kills you, isn't it?
With that, it is time for Darpan Tikiya, Saptak Sanyal, Paras Yadav and Chandan Singh to say goodbye. Keep following Crickxo for more cricketing action from around the world. Sayonara!