CPL 2024: Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis guide Kings to comfortable victory over Patriots

In the 14th game of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024the Saint Lucia Kings faced the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. After winning the toss, Amakhosi chose to bowl first.

Andre Fletcher and Rilee Rossouw score for the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

The Patriots scored 173 runs for 5 wickets in their 20 overs. Andre Fletcher he is the leading batsman, scoring 62 runs off 50 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. Rilee Rossouw he contributed a lot and a quick 50 runs off 31 balls, hitting 5 sixes.

From the bowling side, Alzarri Joseph he was good for the Kings, taking 2 wickets for 38 runs in his 4 overs. Roston Chase, David Wiese again Sadrack Descartes they also chipped in with a wicket each, helping to limit the Patriots to a manageable total.

Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis gave Saint Lucia Kings a good start

Chasing 174 runs, Kings achieve their goals comfortablyfinished on 176 runs for 5 wickets in just 16.3 overs. Johnson Charles he led the match with 74 runs off 42 balls, which included 4 fours and 7 impressive sixes.

A record-breaking night from Johnson Charles. Johnson is the 14th game @Dream11 The MVP. #CPL24 #SLKvSKNP #Dream11 #Cricket is Overplayed #BiggestPartyInSport pic.twitter.com/9maegyroN2

– CPL T20 (@CPL) September 13, 2024

Faf du Plessis he also played an important role, scoring 62 runs in 31 balls with 5 fours and 5 sixes. The opening duo added 115 runs for the first wicket in 10.4 overs and laid the foundation for their team’s victory.

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The Patriots pitching struggled to stop the Kings, with Wanindu Hasaranga taking 2 wickets for 13 runs in 3 overs, during Josh Clarkson he also took 2 wickets for 18 runs. However, the Kings’ hard hitting seemed to extend to the Patriots.

An important win for the Saint Lucia Kings

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The match ended with Saint Lucia Kings winning by 5 wickets, taking them to third place in the points table. Johnson Charles was named Player of the Game for his explosive hitting.

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