CPL 2025: Falcons narrowly beat Knight Riders

SAINT GEORGE: The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons beat the Trinbago Knight Riders by eight runs in a closely contest match as part of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 season.

The match was held in the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The Falcons batted first and scored 167 runs for six wickets in 20 overs. Fabian Allen was the top scorer with 45 runs from 20 balls.

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Allen’s aggressive hitting helped the Falcons recover after losing early wickets. Captain Imad Wasim supported him with an unbeaten 39 runs off 27 balls.

The Falcons were in trouble at 77 for five by the 14^th over. But Allen-Wasim partnership helped steady the boat, helping the team post a higher target.

In response, the Knight Riders began well. Colin Munro made 44 runs, providing a good start. But Obed McCoy’s bowling changed the game. He took four wickets and slowed down the target chase.

McCoy was later named the player of the match for his performance.

Kieron Pollard tried to keep the Knight Riders in the game. He scored 43 runs not out from 28 balls. Pollard hit several boundaries and 6s. However, his team fell short, finishing on 159 for six.

The last over was very tense. The Knight Riders needed 14 runs to win from six balls. Nathan Edward took a single, putting Pollard on strike.

Pollard could not find the boundary he needed. He managed one 4 from the last ball. Shamar Springer bowled well under pressure to secure the win for the Falcons.

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Both teams showed strong performances in batting and bowling. The Falcons used key wickets and good hitting to build their total. The Knight Riders had good starts with the bat but could not finish the chase.