All-round Holder helps St Kitts and Nevis Patriots end losing rut

Jason Holder scored 38 and added a crucial 55-run stand with Kyle Mayers, before returning to pick four wickets, to end his team's losing run in CPL 2025. St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots posted 174 for 8 and then defended it by 12 runs against the Barbados Royals.

The Patriots struggled early, losing Evin Lewis, Rilee Rossouw, and Mohammad Rizwan inside the PowerPlay. However, Holder and Mayers revived the innings with a crucial stand. Holder took advantage of a reprieve in the 15th over, when Brandon King dropped a sitter at cover, to make a significant contribution.

The Royals' chase followed a similar trajectory, losing two wickets in the PowerPlay and a third in the ninth over. Despite brisk starts from Quinton de Kock and Brandon King, they failed to sustain the chase. Kadeem Alleyne attempted to counter-punch, but lacked support at the other end.

Holder's double-wicket over in the 17th pegged the chasers back further, and Naseem Shah reduced the team to nine down. Despite a late flourish from No. 11 batter Simmonds, Holder dismissed Jomel Warrican to wrap up the victory.

Match Details

• St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots: 174/8 in 20 overs (Kyle Mayers 42, Jason Holder 38)
• Barbados Royals: 162 in 18.2 overs (Kadeem Alleyne 42, Brandon King 22)
• Result: St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots won by 12 runs