Pollard fires Knight Riders past Patriots and into the playoffs

Trinbago Knight Riders Secure Crucial Win Over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

Trinbago Knight Riders continued their dominance in the CPL 2025 season with a 12-run victory over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, securing their position at the top of the leaderboard and a spot in the playoffs.

Pollard's Blistering Innings Sets Up TKR's Win

Veteran Kieron Pollard played a crucial role in setting up the win with a brutal innings of 65 off just 29 balls, taking the total to 179. Pollard's entry changed the dynamics of the game, and his assault left even Nicholas Pooran in the shade.

Patriots' Chasing Effort Falls Short

The Patriots, however, had a strong start to their chasing effort, with Andre Fletcher and Evin Lewis blazing a 96-run opening stand in 10.4 overs. Lewis made 42 off those runs in just 25 balls before falling to Nathan Edward.

Key Wickets and Turning Points

• Jason Holder dismissed both Pollard and Pooran (52 off 38) for excellent figures of 2 for 25.
• Usman Tariq took the big wicket of Fletcher after the half-centurion missed an attempted swipe to legside.
• Nathan Edward struck off successive deliveries in the 17th over to leave Patriots 42 to get from 18.

Brief Scores

• Trinbago Knight Riders 179/6 in 20 overs (Kieron Pollard 65, Nicholas Pooran 52; Jason Holder 2-25)
• St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots 167/6 in 20 overs (Andre Fletcher 67; Nathan Edwards 3-30, Mohammad Amir 2-29)