In the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 Eliminator match, Shah Rukh Khan’s team secured a significant victory, earning a spot in Qualifier 2. The Trinbago Knight Riders defeated the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 9 wickets with 15 balls remaining. The Knight Riders’ captain delivered a stunning performance, smashing 11 boundaries and sixes, and scoring a brilliant half-century. Former England player Alex Hales also provided strong support, playing a crucial role in the team’s decisive win.
Nicholas Pooran’s Explosive Half-Century
Trinbago Knight Riders captain Nicholas Pooran, who retired from international cricket at the age of 29, showcased exceptional batting skills against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Eliminator. Chasing a target of 167 runs, Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales formed an unbeaten partnership of 143 runs in 86 balls for the second wicket, leading the team to victory in 17.3 overs.
Pooran scored an unbeaten 90 runs off 53 balls, including 8 sixes and 3 fours. Alex Hales contributed an unbeaten 54 runs from 40 balls, with 3 fours and 3 sixes. The Knight Riders’ only wicket fell to Colin Munro, who was out for 14 runs, caught by Rahkeem Cornwall. Following this, Pooran and Hales ensured no further damage. This loss ended the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ campaign this season.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ Journey Ends
Following the defeat against the Knight Riders in the Eliminator, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ journey in CPL 2025 concluded. Batting first in the match, the Falcons scored 166 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Openers Amir Jangoo and Andre Gous played well, but their dismissals led to a collapse.
Amir Jangoo scored 55 runs from 49 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes. Andre Gous made 61 runs off 45 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes. All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remained not out, scoring 26 runs from 9 balls with 4 fours and 1 six. Captain Imad Wasim was out for only one run. For the Knight Riders, Saurabh Netravalkar took the most wickets with 3. Usman Tariq and Andre Russell each took 2 wickets, and Sunil Narine secured one wicket.
