Saint Lucia Kings stormed into the CPL 2025 playoffs after crushing Trinbago Knight Riders by seven wickets in Game 20 at Tarouba. The Kings chased down a modest 110 with 53 balls to spare, ensuring a spot in the knockout stages with their emphatic victory.
The win marked a statement performance for the Kings against their fiercest rivals in the tournament. For Trinbago Knight Riders, it was a night to forget after a five-match winning streak. They crashed to their second defeat of the season, undone by poor batting against high-quality spin.
Shamsi’s Spell Breaks Knight Riders’ Backbone
Having won the toss, Kings captain David Wiese opted to field first, a decision that paid off handsomely. The Knight Riders stumbled throughout, folding for just 109 runs. Their star-studded batting lineup never found rhythm.
Tabraiz Shamsi was the chief destroyer, weaving magic with his left-arm wrist spin. His 3/12 in four overs dismantled the middle order and earned him the Player of the Match award. Akeal Hosein and Kieron Pollard were defeated by beautiful spinning deliveries, while Andre Russell’s aggressive swipe ended with shattered stumps.
Seifert, Auguste and Chase Power the Chase
The Kings wasted no time dominating the chase. Tim Seifert’s explosive 36 off 19 balls in the power play broke the game open. Ackeem Auguste added 28 from 18, while Roston Chase anchored with an unbeaten 27 off 18 deliveries.
Tim David sealed the win in style by swatting Usman Tariq for six over cow corner. The Kings reached the target with ease, boosting their net run rate and underlining their credentials as genuine title contenders in the CPL 2025 playoffs.
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