CPL 2022 Eliminator: Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs
Match Summary
CPL 2022 Eliminator JT vs SLK: In pursuit of a slightly below-par aim of 149, Kings struggled to share stands of substance. The skipper, Faf du Plessis, top-scored with a superb 26-ball 41. Adam Hose (18 runs) was the only other batsman in the top eight to reach double figures.
Du Plessis also shared the highest partnership (29 runs) in the innings with Niroshan Dickwella for the second wicket. Alzarri Joseph scored an undefeated 18-ball 28 while batting at No. 9, but the game’s outcome was already essentially decided.
In the CPL 2022 Eliminator, Mohammad Nabi led Jamaica Tallawahs to a 33-run victory over St. Lucia Kings by putting up an outstanding all-around performance (31* off 15 balls and 3 for 10). Now, on September 28, Qualifier 2 will feature Tallawahs vs. Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Turnaround
The Tallawahs did experience a hiccup in the middle of their inning. Going from 99 for 3 to 115 for 7 in the 18th over. Nabi, however, blasted the side to a competitive total with four sixes, including three in the final over from Kesrick Williams. David Wiese grabbed three wickets for the Kings, and Joseph secured two wickets.
For the Tallawahs, Nabi recorded remarkable numbers of 3 for 10 from three overs, while Fabian Allen concluded with three kills for a total loss of 28 runs. Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir both contributed with two wickets each.
Shamarh Brooks, who finished with 47 runs knockoff of just 31 balls, had already established himself as the Tallawahs’ batting unit’s center of gravity. The all-rounder Raymon Reifer 25 valuable runs contribution.
Nabi’s Comments
Mohammed Nabi was awarded Player of the Match, for his match-winning performance. In the post-match press conference. He said “We performed well after a long time on the field, it felt very good. The wicket wasn’t easy, you needed to spend some time and so I targeted the last couple of overs looking to get to 150.”
“We felt it was an even score, just wanted to bowl straight and keep them under pressure. The ball was skidding at times and stayed low or high at other times, it wasn’t easy at all to bat. The crowd here has been amazing, they’ll (Amazon Warriors) have home support but we’ll look to perform well tomorrow.”
What’s Next?
Even though the opening contest of the day was as lopsided as it could have been, it still had many unexpected turns. The game might have taken a different turn if Alzarri Joseph had received assistance from the opposing team, but the Tallawahs remained unrelenting the entire time and earned the victory.
They’ll be back, and they’re eager to keep up this momentum when they face the Amazon Warriors in tomorrow’s qualifier two.
