SLK vs SKN Highlights For Today’s 14th Match of CPL 2024
SLK vs SKN Highlights: Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis stole the show at Gros Islet and powered Saint Lucia Kings to a commanding win over St Kitts Nevis Patriots in the 14th match of CPL 2024.
Chasing a target of 174, first Faf and then Charles gave the opposition bowlers no chance to show their skills and played a big role in guiding their side to victory with 21 balls yet to spare.
This win helped Saint Lucia Kings to climb up to third spot on the points table. While St Kitts are still at the bottom of the table with only a win after seven matches.
Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts Nevis Patriots Highlights, Match 14 CPL 2024
Invited to bat, the Kitts started their campaign on a good note as their skipper Andre Flecther was in no mood for a slow play. He helped his side cross the 50-run mark during the powerplay itself.
Evin Lewis (15 off 16), who was seen struggling from the other hand, lost his wicket in the seventh over. He was caught at a backward point, and no one can deny that Johnson Charles took an outstanding catch.
Kyle Mayers joined the skipper at number 3 and showed some sign to take the innings forward in a dominating way, but he failed to convert his start and went back to pavilion for 17.
Rillie Rossow and Andre Flecther then collected 70 runs in 47 deliveries for the third wicket and took St. Lucia to 142 before skipper lost his wicket at 62.
With the little contributions from the next few batters, the St. Lucia managed to add another 31 in the last three overs and posted a total of 173 for 5 after the end 20 overs.
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Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis blazing knocks
The St. Lucia Kings got off to a flying start, thanks to Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis exploits. Both added 115 for the wickets and took only 64 balls.
Faf du Plessis ended his knock at a strike rate of 200. He scored 62 off 31 with the help of five fours and five maximums.
Despite facing some problems in building yet another solid partnership, Charles stood tall and took his side extremely close to victory. The St. Lucia needed only 5 in 19 balls when Johnson left the field after scoring 74 off 42. Johnson Charles won the player of the match award for his heroics with the bat.
