During the 9th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, Ryan John of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots delivered a stunning blow to Jason Holder, smashing a massive 88-meter six that left the crowd at the stadium buzzing. This moment came in the 20th over of the first innings, with the Patriots striving to boost their total against a disciplined Barbados Royals bowling attack.
Ryan John’s colossal six
Holder, one of Barbados Royals’ premier bowlers, bowled a slot delivery that John capitalized on effortlessly. Clearing his front leg and timing the ball to perfection, John sent it sailing straight and true over the boundary, a clean hit that drew applause for its power and precision. The strike was one of the standout moments of the match, showcasing John’s ability to deliver under pressure.
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John hits a sweet six and the crowd goes insane! 😃 #CPL24 #SKNPvBR#CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #guardiangrouptt pic.twitter.com/fRHvxM9SfJ
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 7, 2024
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Dunith Wellalage’s all-round brilliance
Despite John’s impressive strike, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots could only manage a total of 153 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Wanindu Hasaranga was the key contributor for the Patriots, top-scoring with a crucial 40 off 27 balls. His innings included five boundaries and a towering six, but with wickets falling regularly at the other end, the Patriots struggled to build substantial partnerships.
Chasing a target of 154, Barbados Royals found themselves in a tense battle. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, they held their nerve to reach 157 for 8 in 19.5 overs, securing a nail-biting two-wicket victory.
The Royals’ win was largely thanks to the all-round heroics of Dunith Wellalage, who was deservedly named Player of the Match. Wellalage shone with both bat and ball, taking three crucial wickets in the first innings to stifle the Patriots’ scoring, and later contributing a vital 39 off 32 balls during the chase. His composed knock, laced with timely boundaries, guided Barbados Royals out of tricky situations and ultimately steered them to victory.
