Antigua & Barbados Falcons vs St Kitts Patriots, CPL 2025 Match Highlights
Antigua & Barbados Falcons vs St Kitts Patriots: The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 Match No. 11 was a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge until the final over. Antigua & Barbados Falcons registered a hard-fought 7-wicket win against Saint Kitts & Nevis Patriots, with just two balls to spare.
Falcons captain Imad Wasim won the toss and chose to bowl first in what was their last home game of the tournament. The decision worked well as the Falcons displayed excellent fielding, including three run-outs in the final over, which left the Patriots struggling to put up a competitive score.
Antigua & Barbados Falcons vs St Kitts Patriots: Shakib Al Hasan Achieves 7,000 Runs and 500 Wickets in T20 Cricket
Jayden Seales bowled a brilliant spell, giving away just 20 runs in four overs and picking up one crucial wicket. But it was Shakib Al Hasan who stole the spotlight. The veteran all-rounder not only took three wickets but also created history by becoming the first player to score 7,000 runs and take 500 wickets in T20 cricket. His milestone 500th wicket was Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan, caught and bowled calmly. Shakib was rightly named the Player of the Match.
The Patriots were restricted to a modest 133/9, which looked below par. However, they fought hard with the ball and kept the Falcons’ chase tense until the very end. Karima Gore played the decisive knock, scoring his third half-century of the season. His innings provided the stability and momentum the Falcons needed under pressure.
The climax came in the final over when Jason Holder was asked to defend just three runs. With the game hanging in the balance, Gore showed nerves of steel. He smashed a straight boundary that slipped through the fielder’s hands at mid-on, sealing the win for the Falcons in front of their home crowd.
Falcons Lead CPL 2025 Points Table After Third Win
With this victory, the Falcons recorded their third win of the campaign and extended their lead at the top of the table by three points over Guyana Amazon Warriors. On the other hand, the Patriots remain mid-table, with injury concerns adding to their worries as the tournament moves forward.
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