21/09Result
22nd Match, Caribbean Premier League at Providence, Sep 21 2024
Kings won by 7 wkts (37b rem)
Player of the Match
Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri JosephSt Lucia Kings
21/09Result
22nd Match, Caribbean Premier League at Providence, Sep 21 2024
Kings won by 7 wkts (37b rem)
Player of the Match
Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri JosephSt Lucia Kings

END OF OVER:
20 | 11 Runs | BR: 96/9 | RR: 4.80

  • Maheesh Theekshana14 (9b)
  • Obed McCoy1 (4b)
  • Noor Ahmad4-0-21-1
  • Alzarri Joseph4-0-22-4

11:43am An innings that, in honest, went nowhere. The wheels of that were set in motion during the first few overs. Joseph produced a double-wicket over in the second before removing Powell in the fourth. The rest of the bowlers followed his lead, with the spinners then taking over and tying the Royals in knots. Joseph finished with four scalps, while Chase bagged three, with Noor and Govia picking up one each. Pierre was also pretty economical.

A pretty insipid batting display overall. Only five batters managed double-digit scores, but no one passed the 21-run mark. Holder and Miller got to 21 apiece but neither could produce the rescue act the Royals were craving. They seem well behind at this stage, but crazier things have happened in this sport. And with lots of spin-power to call upon, the Royals could yet have a say in this contest. We will be back with the chase shortly.

Mikkel Govia: It was nice to come today and hit my lengths. I did not do that well in my first game. Was a bit of a relief. (On the pitch) Pretty nice to bowl and very spin-friendly. Nice to play in Guyana (smiles). (On his first wicket) A sort of relief, especially after the first game. I was a bit down on myself for not bowling in good areas. Hopefully this will give me confidence (moving forward). (On his bowling plans) It was more about the speeds I bowl. I was trying to bowl too quick (in the first game) and it was about bettering my speeds and my lengths. (On what he thinks is a par score) Maybe 130. Once our batters apply themselves, this (chase) should be okay.

19.6
6
Noor Ahmad to Theekshana, SIX, Theekshana finishes the innings in style! Floated up into the slot on middle and leg, and Theekshana capitalizes. Gets his front foot out of the way, gets down low and mousses it over long on!

Theekshana needs a bit of help with his shoelaces

19.5
0
Noor Ahmad to Theekshana, no run, shortish outside off. Theekshana has a wild slog across the line and makes no contact whatsoever

Around the wicket now

19.4
1
Noor Ahmad to McCoy, 1 run, googly on a back of a length just outside off. McCoy shuffles across and helps it round the corner for a single
19.3
0
Noor Ahmad to McCoy, no run, leg-spinner on a full length outside off. McCoy swings like a rusty gate and only swats away a few flies in the process
19.3
1w
Noor Ahmad to McCoy, 1 wide, short ball fired down leg. McCoy has a huge swing at it and misses. That should have been a boundary, especially with fine leg up

Can McCoy use those long levers to clear the fence here?

19.2
1
Noor Ahmad to Theekshana, 1 run, back of a length outside off. Theekshana hangs back and jabs it towards deep point
19.1
2
Noor Ahmad to Theekshana, 2 runs, googly on a back of a length outside off. Theekshana throws his hands at it and slices it towards deep point. A handy brace to start off

Noor to bowl the final over. How many can the Royals get?

END OF OVER:
19 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | BR: 85/9 | RR: 4.47

  • Obed McCoy0 (2b)
  • Maheesh Theekshana5 (5b)
  • Alzarri Joseph4-0-22-4
  • David Wiese1-0-8-0
18.6
0
Joseph to McCoy, no run, zipped into the blockhole on middle and leg. McCoy jams his bat down in time and keeps it out

Around the wicket now

18.5
0
Joseph to McCoy, no run, back of a length delivery that finishes on leg stump. McCoy is trapped on the crease and plays down the wrong line. Gets rapped on the back pad but that pitched outside leg

McCoy is the last batter in

18.4
W
Joseph to Miller, OUT, Miller holes out to long on, and with that, perhaps goes the Royals' last hope of getting to 100! Length just outside off. Seems to stick in the surface and that meddles with Miller's timing. He shanks his lofted stroke and arrows it towards long on. Pierre takes a few steps to his right, settles himself and snares the chance. Miller is livid with himself and to be fair, that was there to be hit!

DA Miller c Pierre b Joseph 21 (48m 20b 2x4 0x6) SR: 105.00

18.3
2
Joseph to Miller, 2 runs, cutter on a back of a length outside off. Miller reaches out for it and slaps it towards long off. Wiese runs around to his right and reins it in
18.2
4
Joseph to Miller, FOUR, shot! Full and way outside off. Miller knows that line is coming and moves across early. Opens his bat face thereafter and carves it to short third's left!

Harsh S.: "All the Kings bowlers have been going at an economy of 5 or less, remarkable." -- The innings is not over yet....

18.1
1
Joseph to Theekshana, 1 run, off-pace on a shortish length outside off. Theekshana opens his bat face and runs it down to third man

Joseph to bowl the penultimate over. Might be the first time he is bowling from this end today

END OF OVER:
18 | 8 Runs | BR: 78/8 | RR: 4.33

  • David Miller15 (17b)
  • Maheesh Theekshana4 (4b)
  • David Wiese1-0-8-0
  • Mikkel Govia4-0-18-1
17.6
0
Wiese to Miller, no run, length outside off. Miller has a big swish at it but does not lay bat on ball. Will be off strike for the start of the next over too
17.5
4
Wiese to Miller, FOUR, Miller finally finds the fence! Half-tracker on leg stump and that is just what Miller wants. Rocks back, stays on top of the bounce and hammers it behind square!
17.4
1
Wiese to Theekshana, 1 run, slower ball on a back of a length outside off. Maharaj nibbles at it and gets a thick outside edge. On the bounce to Charles, who parries it via his right glove towards short third
17.3
1
Wiese to Miller, 1 run, short and wide outside off. Miller slaps it towards extra cover, who gets something behind it and prevents the boundary. Single taken, however
17.2
1
Wiese to Theekshana, 1 run, back of a length just outside off. Theekshana taps it into the off side and saunters across to the other end
17.1
1
Wiese to Miller, 1 run, full on middle and leg. Miller flicks it towards deep mid wicket

Seemed as if Pierre was called upon initially to bowl but there has been a change of mind. Wiese to bowl the 18th. Around the wicket to Miller

END OF OVER:
17 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | BR: 70/8 | RR: 4.11

  • Maheesh Theekshana2 (2b)
  • David Miller9 (13b)
  • Mikkel Govia4-0-18-1
  • Alzarri Joseph3-0-15-3
16.6
0
Govia to Theekshana, no run, carrom ball on a back of a length outside off. Theekshana has a swish at it and only grabs a handful of fresh air
16.5
2
Govia to Theekshana, 2 runs, darted in full down leg. Theekshana moves across his stumps and swipes at it. There is a noise as the ball passes the bat but Charles cannot hold on to it. Will go down as a chance!

Theekshana in at 10. The physio, meanwhile, has come out to attend to Miller. That is probably the last thing the Royals need. Govia goes over the wicket

16.4
W
Govia to Maharaj, OUT, skied and taken by Wiese at long on! Carrom ball on a shortish length on middle and leg. Maharaj has a hack across the line but with the ball going away from him, he slices it terribly. Simple catch for Wiese, who had come in well off the fence and that is Govia's maiden CPL wicket!

KA Maharaj c Wiese b Govia 10 (20m 24b 0x4 0x6) SR: 41.66

16.3
2
Govia to Maharaj, 2 runs, back of a length on leg stump. Maharaj advances and swipes it towards deep mid wicket for a couple of runs

Around the wicket to Maharaj as well. Short leg in position

16.2
1
Govia to Miller, 1 run, slowed up on a fullish length outside off. Miller reaches out for it and drives it towards long off

Kings 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st12F du PlessisJ Charles
2nd4F du PlessisAWJ Auguste
3rd33F du PlessisRL Chase
4th48RL ChaseTL Seifert