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Trinbago Knight Riders stormed into the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 playoffs with an emphatic 7-wicket victory over St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Chasing a formidable target of 191, Nicholas Pooran‘s explosive unbeaten 93* off just 43 balls powered TKR to a comfortable win with 19 balls to spare. While Pooran’s innings was the standout performance, the match also featured a moment of brilliance from Anrich Nortje, whose spectacular catch temporarily shifted momentum in the Patriots’ favor.
Anrich Nortje’s stunning catch dismisses Tim David
In the 16th over, Nortje delivered a game-changing moment with a stunning catch off his own bowling to dismiss Tim David. David attempted a leg-side shot off a fuller-length delivery, but mistimed it, sending a leading edge high into the air. Nortje reacted with lightning speed, diving to his left and completing an exceptional catch. Though this dismissal briefly gave the Patriots hope, it was ultimately not enough to stop TKR’s charge towards victory.
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Nortje with a reflex grab!#CPL24 #TKRvSKNP #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #RepublicBank @republicbanktt pic.twitter.com/LrsiNLe4Gy
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 23, 2024
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St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots’ strong start falters
After being asked to bat first, the Patriots faced early pressure with the dismissal of Evin Lewis in the first over. Kyle Mayers countered with an aggressive 60 off 30 balls, providing the team with some much-needed stability. Captain Andre Fletcher later anchored the innings with a commanding 93 off 61 deliveries, narrowly missing out on a century. Despite setting a competitive total of 193/4, the Patriots’ bowling unit struggled to contain TKR’s powerful batting lineup.
Nicholas Pooran’s destructive innings
Nicholas Pooran was the key architect of TKR’s successful chase. After Jason Roy laid the foundation with a blistering 64 off 34 balls, Pooran took charge and dismantled the Patriots’ bowling attack. His unbeaten 93* was an exhibition of clean and brutal hitting, featuring seven sixes and 13 boundaries. Pooran paced his innings with remarkable control, turning the match in TKR’s favor even after the dismissal of David. Pooran’s ability to clear the boundary at will was evident as he finished the game with a flat six, securing the win in style.
