The Barbados Royals defeated the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 6 wickets in their CPL 2023 match.
The Royals won the toss and opted to field first, and the Patriots got off to a quick start, reaching 56 at the end of the PowerPlay. However, they lost two wickets in the process.
The Royals’ bowlers then tightened the screws, and the Patriots’ run rate slowed significantly. The Royals took wickets at regular intervals, and the Patriots still scored a comprehensive total of 197.
In reply, the Royals got off to a blistering start, with Rahkeem Cornwall and Kyle Mayers putting on 74 for the first wicket in the Powerplay. The Royals continued to score at a brisk pace, and they reached their target with nine balls to spare.
Rovman Powell was the star of the show for the Royals, scoring 67 from 29 balls. He hit five sixes and five fours in his innings.
The Royals’ victory moves them up to third in the CPL standings. They will next play the Trinbago Knight Riders on August 31.
Brief Scorecard of Match 10 between Barbados Royals vs. St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 197/6 (Fletcher 51, Bosch 38*; Ahmad 2/16, Young 2/54)
Barbados Royals 200/4 (Powell 67*, Cornwall 38; Drakes 2/37, Bosch 1/28)
Match Result: Barbados Royals won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Qais Ahmad (2/16)
