All-rounder Kieron Pollard was the star of the show in that match, blasting 65 runs from only 29 deliveries. His power hitting launched the Trinbago Knight Riders to an 18-run victory over the Saint Lucia Kings, deciding victory. The game took place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, where Pollard’s explosive innings included four boundaries and six towering sixes, showcasing his power-hitting capabilities. This victory, thanks to superb all round performance, propels the Knight Riders to third place in the league table, with two victories from three games.
At the top of the order, Colin Munro gave potent support to Pollard. He scored a valuable 43 runs which took the team to a competitive score of 183 for 7. The Knight Riders set a formidable target that only raised the anxiety level of the Saint Lucia Kings. In their chase, the Kings managed a mere 165 runs for 6 wickets. Usman Tariq showed his talents as the Kings’ standout bowler, taking two wickets for just 20 runs. Sadly, even his record-setting performance was not enough to secure the first win for the team.
It was the Saint Lucia Kings’ first loss of this season. This disappointing loss leaves them fifth place and trailing in the league table behind a strong Inter Miami side. Meanwhile, the Knight Riders’ strong performance emphasizes their potential as they continue to build momentum in the tournament.
In other cricket news, Imran Tahir had a great bowling performance for the Guyana Amazon Warriors. He recorded another career-best by taking 5 wickets for just 21 runs. His exceptional performance played a pivotal role in the Warriors’ dominant win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 83 runs. Tahir’s impressive bowling figures included key dismissals of Shamar Springer, Usama Mir, and Obed McCoy, all within a short span of time. Further to this, he took the wickets of Shakib Al Hasan and Imad Wasim in a double-wicket maiden over.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors set a formidable target of 211 for 3, powered by a significant partnership of 106 runs between Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer. Their efforts helped solidify the Warriors’ dominance and make them champions again.
In an equally historic off-field move, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has taken up his first head coach job. He’s set to coach the Pretoria Capitals in the new SA20 franchise league. Jonathan Trott has resigned from his position as head coach after one season. This appointment comes on the heels of his departure. Trott will now take charge of Afghanistan’s national team as they play their first T20 World Cup later this month.
Further tweaking of the SA20 league’s schedule has already been confirmed for the 2026 edition. They have now shifted it forward so that it no longer clashes with the World Cup. The tournament has since been rescheduled to run from December 26 through January 25. Fans should not have the experience of cricketing action being interrupted by other major tournaments and this adjustment is to make sure of that.
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