CPL 2024: Quinton de Kock’s fireworks secure victory for Barbados Royals over Antigua and Barbuda

In a rain-affected match at Kensington Oval, the Barbados Royals He won against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at 10 using the DLS method. After winning the toss and electing to bowl in Match 13 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024the Royals faced a challenging innings from the Falcons, who scored 176 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs.

The Falcons set a competitive target against the Royals

Antigua and Barbuda’s innings was strengthened by Justin Greaveswho scored a solid 61 runs off 52 balls, including 8 fours and a six. Sam Billings and contributed heavily with a well-made 56 runs off 43 deliveries. Their efforts helped the Falcons to a respectable total, despite losing wickets at times.

For the Barbados Royals, Jason Holder again Naveen ul Haq were outstanding bowlers, each taking 2 wickets. Owner finished with figures of 2 for 36 from his 4 overs, while Naveen took 2 for 34 from three overs. Keshav Maharaj again came in with the important wicket of Brandon Kingconceding only 19 runs in his 4 overs.

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Quinton de Kock guided the Royals to victory

The Royals’ pursuit was the best Quinton de Kockwho played a brilliant innings of 48 runs off 30 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes. Alick Athanaze supported him well with an unbeaten 34 off 29 balls.

Despite some early setbacks, the Royals maintained a steady run rate in the end reached 127 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 14.3 overs before rain curtailed the match. The Royals were declared the winners under the DLS method, securing a crucial victory in the tournament.

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Quinton de Kock was adjudged Man of the Match for his impactful innings, which laid the foundation for Royals’ successful chase. The victory put the Barbados Royals in a strong position as they continue their campaign in the CPL 2024.

The Royals will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches, while Antigua and Barbuda will aim to rally and bounce back from this narrow defeat.

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