TKR 109/10 in 18.1 Overs [Nicholas Pooran 30(27); Tabraiz Shamsi 3/12 in 4 Overs] lost to SLK 112/3 in 11.1 Overs [Tim Seifert 36(19), Akeem Auguste 28(18); Sunil Narine 2/28 in 4 Overs] by 7 wickets
The Trinbago Knight Riders faced off against the Saint Lucia Kings in their latest CPL 2025 clash, looking to extend their remarkable winning streak and secure a sixth consecutive victory. Determined to deliver another all-round performance and maintain their unbeaten home record, the in-form players were eager to step up once again. The Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium was buzzing with energy as fans turned out in large numbers, ready to roar their team on to another memorable night.
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Batting first, TKR found themselves in testing conditions as the Saint Lucia bowlers struck early to disrupt the flow of the innings. Despite the setbacks, skipper Nicholas Pooran showed his grit with a composed knock of 30 runs, attempting to anchor the innings and build momentum. Contributions from the middle order provided resistance, but the TKR were eventually bowled out for 109 in 18.1 overs. It was a stage set up for the bowlers to fight hard and give the team a chance to stay in the contest.
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Defending a modest score, the TKR bowlers came out with intent and aggression, aiming to put pressure on the opposition. Sunil Narine was once again at his economical and crafty best, picking up two key wickets to keep the TKR in the hunt. Despite the challenge of a small target, the bowlers fought valiantly and never let the game drift away easily. Ultimately, the Kings crossed the line, but the Knight Riders can take pride in their fighting spirit and the passionate backing of their fans. With the season still well poised, TKR will look to quickly bounce back and return to winning ways in their upcoming fixtures.
