Port of Spain, August 24, 2025 — Kieron Pollard rolled back the years with a breathtaking innings as the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) defeated St. Lucia Kings by 18 runs in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 clash.
Pollard smashed 65 runs off just 29 balls, hitting six sixes and four fours, powering TKR to a formidable 183/7 in 20 overs. Despite a strong start by the Kings, disciplined bowling and timely breakthroughs ensured the defending champions fell short at 165/6.
Pollard’s Power Show Steals the Spotlight
Before Pollard’s fireworks, Colin Munro (43 off 30) and Nicholas Pooran (34 off 30) played crucial roles in building the innings. Munro, who recently scored the first century of CPL 2025, looked in fine touch again and dominated the PowerPlay alongside Alex Hales.
After Hales’ early dismissal, Munro held one end steady until Tabraiz Shamsi removed him for 43. At 78/3 in the 11th over, TKR needed a rescue act, and Pollard and Pooran delivered in style, adding a match-changing 82-run partnership off just 42 balls.
Pollard’s milestone moment came when he smashed his 200th CPL six in the 15th over. In the 17th over, bowled by Kings’ skipper, he went berserk — three consecutive sixes followed by a boundary, racing to a 22-ball fifty and lifting TKR to a commanding total.
St. Lucia Kings’ Chase Fizzles Out
Chasing 184, the St. Lucia Kings began aggressively as Tim Seifert (35) and Johnson Charles (47) powered them to 60/0 in the PowerPlay. However, the Knight Riders clawed back with breakthroughs in the middle overs.
From 84/1 in 10 overs, the Kings slipped to 115/4 by the 15th over, losing momentum. A controversial dismissal of Tim David via UltraEdge added to their woes, while Sunil Narine and Usman Tariq tightened the screws with economical spells.
Despite late resistance from Delano Potgieter and David Wiese, the required run rate proved too steep. Andre Russell held his nerve in the final over, sealing an 18-run victory for TKR.
Match Highlights
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Kieron Pollard: 65 off 29 balls (6×6, 4×4)
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Colin Munro: 43 off 30 balls
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Nicholas Pooran: 34 off 30 balls
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Usman Tariq: 2/20 in 4 overs
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Johnson Charles: 47 off 31 balls
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Tim Seifert: 35 off 22 balls
Brief Scores
Trinbago Knight Riders: 183/7 in 20 overs
(Pollard 65, Munro 43; Keon Gaston 2-38)
St. Lucia Kings: 165/6 in 20 overs
(Charles 47, Seifert 35; Tariq 2-20)
Result: TKR won by 18 runs.
Key Takeaways
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Kieron Pollard hit his 200th CPL six and scored his fastest fifty of the season.
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Trinbago Knight Riders moved up in the CPL 2025 points table.
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St. Lucia Kings suffered their second consecutive loss in the tournament.
