ABF vs SLK Match Highlights for 6th match of CPL 2024
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings 6th Match Highlights
ABF vs SLK Match Highlights: In a thrilling game here at Antigua the home team once again failed to show up as they lost their fourth straight game and thus stand last in the points table with zero points. While Saint Lucia Kings led by Faf du Plessis chased down the target with ease and won the game by 7 wickets and jumped to first place in the points table.
Both teams came into this game with one positive intent in mind, where Barbuda Falcons was the team who needed a win but however, the things did not pan out well as the Falcons lost their fourth straight game making their life tough for the remaining games of the season.
Even with a star-studded lineup Barbuda Falcons have failed to shine in this edition of the CPL, with still six games in hand they are optimistic about their comback into the competition. Looking at their recent performances it seems like the Falcons have a lot of work to do in order to bounce back.
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ABF vs SLK: Early on in the Innings
After winning the toss Saint Lucia decided to bowl first and it certainly proved to be in their favour as they restricted the Falcons for 142 in 20 overs. For the Falcons opener, Justin Greaves tried his bit but was unable to convert it into a big knock as he was dismissed by Wiese for 36 runs. While Imad Wasim (29) and Fakhar Zaman (21) were the only two players who scored more than 20 runs.
But Noor Ahmad was the standout bowler as he picked up three wickets and gave away just 18 runs in his four-over spell. He was the standout out bowler who picked up crucial wickets at crucial times, and that is why he even received the Player of the Match award for his wonderful bowling performance.
Captain Leading From The Front
After restricting the Falcons to 143, Saint Lucia came out to chase the target and oh boy they did that with three overs to spare. Skipper Faf du Plessis started off with his aggressive intent when he smashed 28 runs off 15 balls. Then Johnson Charles stood on the crease and made sure his team did not lose wickets in sequence.
In the end, Tim Seifert (26 runs from 11 balls) and Ackeem Auguste (27 runs from 20 balls) helped the team to cross the line without any risk or tension. After failing with the bat the Falcons also failed with the ball as they were unable to restrict the Saint Lucia team.
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Conclusion: Saint Lucia Kings beat Barbuda Falcons by 7 wickets
In total dominance shown by Saint Lucia Kings, the team has risen from the bottom to become the top team in the points table. This 7-wicket victory shows the significance of this team in this league, where they are dominating every team in their way. While for Falcons will have to focus hard on bringing back their A game in order to bounce back in this tournament.
