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In a thrilling contest during the 5th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, cricket fans were treated to a display of brilliance both on the field and with the bat. The match, held between St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Saint Lucia Kings, saw standout performances from several players, but it was Saint Lucia Kings who ultimately claimed victory by five wickets.
Kyle Mayers’ sensational diving catch
One of the match’s most captivating moments came in the fourth over of the second innings when Kyle Mayers of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots pulled off an extraordinary diving catch to dismiss the dangerous Faf du Plessis. The Saint Lucia Kings captain, who was looking to take control of the chase, was deceived by a short, skiddy delivery from Anrich Nortje.
Du Plessis tried to muscle the ball across the line but only managed to get a top edge, sending the ball soaring over wide mid-on. Mayers, demonstrating his athleticism and sharp reflexes, sprinted back and executed a full-length dive to complete a stunning catch. It was a moment of magic that lit up the game, and Mayers made the difficult effort look deceptively simple.
Here is the video:
Wooww Zaaa! 👀 🤯
What an unbelievable catch from Kyle Mayers.#CPL24 #SKNPvSLK #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #CaribCatch pic.twitter.com/iUsCRzhez3
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 2, 2024
Also WATCH: Nicholas Pooran’s relentless barrage of 9 sixes against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in CPL 2024
Saint Lucia Kings register their maiden victory
Speaking about the match, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots posted a formidable total of 201/3 in their 20 overs, thanks to an unbeaten century from Evin Lewis, who blazed his way to 100 not out with seven fours and nine sixes. Mayers also contributed significantly with a commanding knock of 92 runs, smashing six fours and seven sixes. Together, they set a challenging target of 202 for Saint Lucia Kings to chase.
In response, the Saint Lucia Kings showed their resilience and power with the bat. Led by a blistering unbeaten 68 from Sri Lankan star Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who smashed six fours and four sixes off just 35 balls, the Kings chased down the target in style. Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert also played a pivotal role, hammering 64 runs off just 27 balls at a staggering strike rate of 237.04, including four boundaries and six maximums. Their explosive innings propelled Saint Lucia Kings to 202/5 in just 17.2 overs, securing a comprehensive win with 5 wickets in hand.
Even though St Kitts and Nevis Patriots ended up on the losing side, Mayers was named Player of the Match for his all-around performance. His remarkable innings of 92 runs, along with his brilliant catch and two wickets, were the standout moments of the match.
