• The Trinbago Knight Riders edged out the Barbados Royals by two wickets, despite a brilliant half-century from Rovman Powell in CPL 2024 match.

  • Powell and Jason Holder’s spectacular relay catch to stop Nicholas Pooran was the highlight of the match.

WATCH: Rovman Powell and Jason Holder team up to take a brilliant catch in CPL 2024
Rovman Powell and Jason Holder’s together grab a relay catch to dismiss Nicholas Pooran in CPL 2024 (Image source: X)

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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 continued to deliver excitement as the Trinbago Knight Riders and the Barbados Royals faced off in a high-stakes encounter at the iconic Kensington Oval. The match, a crucial clash in the tournament, saw the Knight Riders emerge victorious in a thrilling finish.

Rovman Powell fights back for the Barbados Royals

Batting first, the Royals got off to a shaky start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Quinton de Kock‘s cameo offered a brief respite, but the Royals struggled to build a substantial partnership. However, Rovman Powell‘s brilliant knock in the middle order provided a much-needed boost. The Royals captain scored a crucial 59 runs off 38 deliveries, ensuring his team crossed the 150-run mark scoring 156 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.

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Trinbago Knight Riders’ chase stumble with a shaky start

The Knight Riders’ chase began disastrously, with Sunil Narine being dismissed off the first delivery. The early wicket put pressure on the Knight Riders, and they continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. However, Nicholas Pooran‘s counter-attacking innings offered hope. The left-hander’s aggressive approach helped the Knight Riders stay in the game.

Powell and Jason Holder combine to pluck a stunner

With Pooran looking dangerous, the Barbados Royals desperately needed a breakthrough. Powell turned to Keshav Maharaj, and the South African spinner delivered. Pooran’s dismissal, however, was a result of a brilliant fielding effort from Powell and Jason Holder. Powell took a catch at long-off but realized he would cross the boundary. In a quick-thinking move, he flicked the ball back, and Holder completed a spectacular catch to dismiss Pooran.

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Despite Pooran’s dismissal, the Knight Riders continued to fight back. Keacy Carty‘s cameo of 32 off 21 ensured they stayed in the hunt. In the end, the Knight Riders managed to chase down the target of 157 runs with two wickets to spare, securing a thrilling victory with a ball to spare.

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