SNP vs TKR 2 Match Highlight & Report CPL 2026 : Trinbago Knight Riders secured a 19-run victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots via the DLS Method in the second match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026. The match was played at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent, where Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots struggled to build momentum with the bat and finished their 20 overs at 109/9. In reply, Trinbago Knight Riders reached 94/2 in 15 overs before the weather interrupted the contest. With the required overs unable to be completed, the DLS Method came into play, and Trinbago Knight Riders were declared winners by 19 runs.
Sunil Narine Destroys Patriots’ Top Order
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots suffered early setbacks against the disciplined Trinbago Knight Riders bowling attack. Andre Fletcher managed only 6 from 9 balls before being dismissed by Sunil Narine, while Johnson Charles scored 21 from 25 balls with two fours.
Kyle Mayers was dismissed for a duck, followed by Alick Athanaze, who also failed to score. Both batters fell to Sunil Narine, who completely disrupted the Patriots’ top order with his accuracy and variation.
Kevin Wickham then attempted to rebuild the innings. He scored 38 from 44 balls, hitting two fours and one six, but the slow scoring rate prevented the Patriots from reaching a competitive total.
Patriots Finish on 109/9
Jason Holder contributed only 3 runs before being dismissed, while Navin Bidaisee was removed without scoring. Ashmead Nedd added 18 from 19 balls, while Obed McCoy provided a late surge with an unbeaten 13 from 10 balls.
Despite those contributions, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots could only reach 109/9 from their 20 overs. Sunil Narine was outstanding with the ball, finishing with 3/7 from four overs. Dominic Drakes took two wickets for 20 runs, while Terrance Hinds also claimed three wickets.
Trinbago Knight Riders Control the Chase
Trinbago Knight Riders began their chase steadily. Colin Munro scored 17 from 17 balls, including a four and a six, before being dismissed by Waqar Salamkheil.
Alex Hales then departed for 9 from 11 balls, with Jason Holder providing the breakthrough. However, Joshua Da Silva and Matthew Breetzke ensured that Trinbago Knight Riders remained comfortably in control.
Joshua Da Silva scored 18 from 22 balls before retiring hurt. Matthew Breetzke continued to bat positively and remained unbeaten on 35 from 35 balls, with one four and one six.
Rain Brings DLS Method Into Play
Trinbago Knight Riders reached 94/2 after 15 overs, with Matthew Breetzke and Jyd Goolie at the crease. Goolie remained unbeaten on 2 from 5 balls.
The weather interruption then brought the DLS Method into play. As the required number of overs could not be completed, the revised calculations determined the final result.
Trinbago Knight Riders were declared winners by 19 runs via the DLS Method, giving them a winning start to their CPL 2026 campaign.
Sunil Narine Named Player of the Match
Sunil Narine was named Player of the Match after producing a sensational bowling performance. He finished with figures of 3 wickets for only 7 runs in four overs, including a maiden.
His spell was crucial in restricting St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to just 109/9. By removing key batters early and maintaining an extremely low economy rate, Narine ensured that the Patriots never gained the momentum needed to post a bigger total.
Trinbago Knight Riders Begin CPL 2026 with a Win
Trinbago Knight Riders opened their Caribbean Premier League 2026 campaign with a 19-run DLS victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Their bowlers, led by Sunil Narine, restricted the Patriots to 109/9 before the batting side reached 94/2 in 15 overs.
Matthew Breetzke’s unbeaten 35 and Joshua Da Silva’s 18 helped Trinbago Knight Riders stay ahead during the chase. The weather interruption eventually brought the DLS Method into action, with Trinbago Knight Riders securing a 19-run victory.
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