Shakib reaches 500 T20 wickets as Falcons win big

Shakib Reaches 500 T20 Wickets as Falcons Win Big

Match Summary

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons secured a 7-wicket win over the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the CPL 2025, maintaining their top spot in the table.

Patriots' Struggles

The Patriots struggled to find rhythm, scoring at a rate of only 5.16 runs per over in the PowerPlay. Evin Lewis retired hurt, and Rilee Rossouw fell immediately after the PowerPlay. Lewis' return to bat was short-lived as he was dismissed by Salman Irshad.

Shakib's Masterclass

Shakib Al Hasan starred with a miserly spell of 3 for 11 in two overs, picking up his 500th T20 wicket in the process. He dismissed Mohammad Rizwan and Kyle Mayers in a single over, pegging the Patriots back.

Falcons' Chase

The Falcons began the chase with a strong start, courtesy of Jewel Andrew's 28 and Karima Gore's unbeaten 52. Gore brought up his 50 in the last over, securing the win for the Falcons.

Brief Scores

• St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots: 133/9 in 20 overs (Evin Lewis 32, Mohammad Rizwan 30; Shakib al Hasan 3-11, Salman Irshad 1-20, Jayden Seales 1-20)
• Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: 137/3 in 19.4 overs (Karima Gore 52*, Jewel Andrew 28; Waqar Salamkheil 1-16, Navian Bidaisee 1-17)