Caribbean Premier League 2025 Electrification closed in fashion in Basseterre on 14 August, with St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots But claiming their rights Antigua and Barbuda Falcons In the first match. Batting first, Falcons was put in a sword by an enthusiastic Patriots bowling unit, which is in the news by sensational left -arm wrist spin. Waqkar safetyThe result was a vigorous six-wicket win for the hosts, to achieve with five overs, to ignite the ceremony between the supporters of Patriots and to install tone for an action-pack CPL season.
Waqar Salamkhil’s Spin Web Grounds Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by four-verses
There is something about opening the nights and to bring big players under the light, and Salamkhil seized his moment brilliantly. After the initial successes, Salamkhil did not waste any time to knit his magic, making the ball talk on the surface of a vibrant baster. The Afghan spinner created important inroads such as Falcons had threatened to stage a recovery after the initial wickets.
Salamkhil’s first skull was dangerous Fabian allenHe could impose himself before bowling clean. Next, experienced Shakib Al Hasan Was taken to a wrong shot, which was caught Jason holderWas not safe; He had Falcon captain Imad Wasim Soon caught and then burst Odion Smith For a duck. His variations and aggressive areas abandoned the order of batting. Salamkhil figures – 4 overs, 22 runs, 4 wickets – he earned him to the match player, and did it right. His mantra not only broke the backbone of Falcons, but also ensured that Patriots followed a more manageable target than a phase, especially later, Karima gor61, scoring 61 off 34 balls, threatened to balloon the score.
St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots Cruise Cruise to win a statement in CPL 2025 opener
In response, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots did not waste any time claiming their dominance. Opener Evin Lewis And Andre fletcher Chase was given ear quickly, Lewis lashed out at 25 balls from 25 ballsKyle Mayors Provided a cameo, but it was Alik athanaz37* 28 composed and Jason holderUnbeatable 18 unbeaten 18 who direct the hosts for safety. Despite some stores during the mid -over, Patriots were always under control, rarely allowed to mount the required rate or pressure. Patriots reached 125/4 in only 15 overs, sealing a wide six-wicket win with 30 delivery-a initial statement of their intentions for the opening.
For Falcon, Rahakim CornwalTwo wickets offered brief hope, but could not stem the tide. Earlier, after the lone hero of Gore (8 fours, 2 sixes), the batting simply fell under tireless pressure, falling from 95/4 to 121 within 17.1 overs, thanks to the destruction of a large scale.
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