WATCH: Kieron Pollard falls victim to Naveen ul Haq at crucial moment in CPL 2024

Naveen-ul-Haqthe Afghan pacer, has made a name for himself in the world of T20 cricket. His ability to deliver accurate and dangerous plays has always made him a sought after bowler in different teams. In a recent match between Barbados Royals as well as Trinbago Knight Riders in the middle Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024Haq again showed his class by claiming an important wicket Kieron Pollard.

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Naveen-ul-Haq took the wicket of Kieron Pollard at a critical juncture

With Trinbago Knight Riders needing 37 runs off the last 22 balls, Pollard’s wicket was crucial for the Barbados Royals to gain the upper hand. Haq, who is known for his ability to bowl yorkers and slow delivery at will, delivered the ball outside off stump. Pollard, who was looking to power the ball towards the leg side, mistimed the ball badly, the ball crashed into the stumps. The wicket sent the crowd at Kensington Oval into frenzy as the Royals took a huge advantage.

Here is the video:

Naveen lighting those bright lights on Pollard is today’s Republic Bank Play of the Day. #CPL24 #BRvTKR #Cricket is Overplayed #BiggestPartyInSport #RepublicBank pic.twitter.com/LcOt38g8ht

– CPL T20 (@CPL) September 14, 2024

A battle of the titans

However, the Knight Riders refused to give up. Akeal HoseinEntering the seventh over, he hit the mark, smashing a few boundaries to keep his team’s hopes alive. Obed McCoy managed to drive away Hosein’s partner, Andries Gousbut the Knight Riders managed to hit two boundaries in the last over, reducing the equation to 11 runs from the last over.

A sad ending to the game

Jason Holderan experienced all rounder, entrusted with the responsibility of securing 11 runs in the last over. The owner started well, conceding only three runs in the first two balls. However, a wide ball and a single reduced the equation to 6 runs needed from 3 balls. The owner struck again, dismissing Hosein, but Terrace Hindsthe last batsman, held his nerve and bowled the fifth ball of the over into the crowd, sealing a thrilling victory for Trinbago Knight Riders.

The match between Barbados Royals and Trinbago Knight Riders was an exciting encounter that showcased the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. Naveen Pollard’s crucial wicket brought the Royals close to victory, but the Knight Riders’ tenacity and Hinds’ brilliance ensured a dramatic finish.

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