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Naveen-ul-Haq, the Afghan speedster, has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of T20 cricket. His ability to deliver consistently accurate and lethal deliveries has made him a sought-after bowler for various teams. In a recent match between the Barbados Royals and the Trinbago Knight Riders in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, Haq once again showcased his class by claiming the crucial wicket of Kieron Pollard.
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Naveen-ul-Haq strikes Kieron Pollard’s wicket at a critical juncture
With Trinbago Knight Riders needing 37 runs from the last 22 balls, Pollard’s wicket was essential for Barbados Royals to gain the upper hand. Haq, known for his ability to bowl yorkers and slower deliveries at will, delivered a ball outside off stump. Pollard, looking to power the ball towards the leg side, miscued his shot, and the ball crashed into the stumps. The wicket sent the crowd at Kensington Oval into a frenzy as the Royals gained a significant advantage.
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Naveen turning on those flashing lights on Pollard is tonight’s Republic Bank Play of the Day. #CPL24 #BRvTKR #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #RepublicBank pic.twitter.com/LcOt38g8ht
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 14, 2024
A battle of titans
However, the Knight Riders refused to give up. Akeal Hosein, coming in at number seven, played a crucial knock, smashing a few boundaries to keep his team’s hopes alive. Obed McCoy managed to dismiss Hosein’s partner, Andries Gous, but the Knight Riders managed to hit two boundaries in the penultimate over, reducing the equation to 11 runs from the final over.
A nerve-wrenching finish of the game
Jason Holder, the experienced all-rounder, was entrusted with the responsibility of defending 11 runs in the final over. Holder started well, conceding only three runs from the first two balls. However, a wide ball and a single brought the equation down to 6 runs needed from 3 balls. Holder struck again, dismissing Hosein, but Terrace Hinds, the last batter, kept his nerve and smashed the fifth ball of the over into the crowd, sealing a thrilling victory for the Trinbago Knight Riders.
The match between the Barbados Royals and the Trinbago Knight Riders was a thrilling encounter that showcased the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. Naveen’s crucial wicket of Pollard brought the Royals closer to victory, but the Knight Riders’ resilience and the brilliance of Hinds ensured a dramatic finish.
