ABF 166/8 in 20 Overs [Andries Gous 60(45), Amir Jangoo 55(49); Saurabh Netravalkar 3/23 in 4 Overs] lost to TKR 168/1 in 17.3 Overs [Nicholas Pooran 90*(53), Alex Hales 54*(40); Rahkeem Cornwall 1/50 in 4 Overs] by 9 wickets
The Trinbago Knight Riders aimed to rise to the occasion in grand style as they faced off against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the all-important Eliminator clash. With everything on the line, the team stepped out determined to get back to winning ways and stamp their authority in this do-or-die contest. The fans filled the stands with unrelenting energy, and the players responded with a performance full of intent, balance, and belief, exactly the kind of showing expected from a side built for big moments.
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After choosing to field first, TKR’s bowlers worked hard to keep things in control against a Falcons batting unit that looked to build momentum. While Andries Gous and Amir Jangoo found their rhythm in the middle overs, the Knight Riders maintained their discipline and ensured the pressure never fully lifted. The standout of the innings was Saurabh Netravalkar, whose remarkable spell of 3/23 broke the opposition’s flow and limited their charge towards the death overs. Supported by tight efforts from the rest of the attack, TKR restricted ABF to 166/8, a total that felt well within reach on the night.
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In reply, TKR’s batting order put on a masterclass in chasing, led by the brilliance of captain Nicholas Pooran. His unbeaten 90 off just 53 balls was an innings of authority, blending effortless power with composure, while Alex Hales provided the perfect partner with a steady yet attacking 54*. Together, they stitched a commanding 150-plus stand that completely took the game away from ABF. With only a solitary wicket falling, the chase was completed in 17.3 overs as TKR sealed a dominant nine-wicket win. It was a complete team performance, one that reflected the resilience and strength of the Knight Riders, and one that sets the tone perfectly as they march deeper into the CPL playoffs.
