Saint Lucia Kings climbed to the top of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 points table with a dominant seven-wicket victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Chasing 178, Tim Seifert’s 68 off 45 balls and Johnson Charles’ explosive 47 off 17 balls set up an emphatic win for the Kings.
Patriots’ innings: Rizwan anchors, Shamsi shines
On a batting-friendly pitch, the Patriots started cautiously before Andre Fletcher found momentum with boundaries against Khary Pierre and Keon Gaston. His partner Evin Lewis departed for 18, but Mohammad Rizwan showed rare intent, striking 10 runs off his first three balls. Fletcher smashed sixes after the PowerPlay but fell to Tabraiz Shamsi, who bowled a tight spell of 4-0-17-2.
The Kings spinners—Shamsi, Pierre, and Roston Chase—controlled the middle overs. However, Oshane Thomas leaked 22 runs in his first over, allowing Kyle Mayers and Rizwan to push the score forward. Mayers’ cameo ended quickly, but Rizwan reached his fifty off 35 balls. Jason Holder added two sixes, while Rizwan finished unbeaten on 60. Despite extras in the last over, the Patriots posted 177/3 in 20 overs.
Kings’ chase: Charles and Seifert dominate
The pitch eased out under lights, helping the Kings’ openers launch a blistering start. Johnson Charles tore into Kyle Mayers’ second over for 18 runs, while Seifert attacked Navian Bidaisee with a 6,4,6 burst. The Kings raced to 72 without loss in the PowerPlay.
Charles continued his assault, hitting Waqar Salamkheil for consecutive sixes before departing for 47. Ackeem Auguste, fresh from a fifty in the last game, supported Seifert with clean boundaries. Seifert reached his fifty and together they added a fifty-run stand. Both fell after reducing the target to 22 off 30 balls.
Tim David and Roston Chase calmly finished the job, sealing the win in just 17 overs.
Match Summary
- St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: 177/3 (20 overs) – Mohammad Rizwan 60*, Andre Fletcher 37; Tabraiz Shamsi 2-17
- Saint Lucia Kings: 180/3 (17 overs) – Tim Seifert 68, Johnson Charles 47; Naseem Shah 2-35
- Result: Saint Lucia Kings won by 7 wickets
The Patriots slumped to their fifth loss in seven games, while the Kings strengthened their playoff push with another commanding performance.
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