SLK vs ABF 7th Match Highlight & Report CPL 2026 : Saint Lucia Kings produced a dominant bowling performance to put Antigua and Barbuda Falcons under enormous pressure in the 7th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026. The Falcons were restricted to just 98/9 in 19 overs, before the Kings also struggled badly with the bat and slipped to 54/7 in 7.4 overs.
The match was played on Friday, August 14, with Saint Lucia Kings winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Matthew Forde became the standout performer of the contest, taking four wickets for 29 runs and also contributing a quick 11 off seven balls with the bat.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ Batting
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons were unable to build a strong batting platform after being sent in to bat. Rahkeem Cornwall provided the early impetus, scoring 26 runs from 17 balls with two fours and two sixes. His aggressive innings gave the Falcons some momentum, but it did not last long.
Evin Lewis struggled to get going and was dismissed for just 1 from five balls. Tim Robinson fell for a duck from his only delivery, leaving the Falcons in early trouble.
Tajinder Dhillon tried to stabilize the innings with 16 from 15 balls, including a four and a six. Wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo also made a useful contribution, scoring 23 from 22 balls with one four and one six.
However, the middle and lower order failed to provide the necessary support. Captain Moeen Ali managed only 2 from six balls, while Fabian Allen was run out without scoring. Shamar Springer added just four, and Joshua James scored three.
Alzarri Joseph provided some late resistance with an unbeaten 16 from 17 balls, while Jayden Seales remained not out on three. The Falcons eventually finished on 98/9 in 19 overs, at a scoring rate of 5.16.
Saint Lucia Kings’ Bowling
Saint Lucia Kings’ bowlers controlled the innings for most of the first innings. Matthew Forde was the star with the ball, taking four wickets for 29 runs from his four overs. He repeatedly broke partnerships and prevented the Falcons from building any substantial total.
Joshua Bishop also played a key role, finishing with 2/16 from four overs. His economical spell kept the pressure firmly on the Falcons’ batters.
Captain Roston Chase was outstanding, delivering four overs for only seven runs while picking up two wickets. His economy rate of just 1.80 was one of the best bowling figures of the match.
Shadley van Schalkwyk bowled two overs for 13 runs without taking a wicket, while Maheesh Theekshana completed his four overs for 27 runs.
Despite conceding some runs during the Falcons’ early attack, the Kings’ bowling unit recovered strongly and restricted Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to a below-par score of 98/9.
Saint Lucia Kings’ Batting
Chasing 99, Saint Lucia Kings needed only a controlled batting effort to take command. Instead, they suffered a dramatic collapse during the opening overs.
Andries Gous was the first major wicket, scoring 7 from seven balls before being dismissed by Alzarri Joseph. Captain Roston Chase followed for just 1 from four balls, with Jayden Seales getting the breakthrough.
Ackeem Auguste scored six before falling to Shamar Springer, while Jewel Andrew was dismissed for one. Charith Asalanka also struggled, making just two runs.
Matthew Forde briefly provided hope with an aggressive 11 from seven balls, including a four and a six. However, Shamar Springer dismissed him as the Kings continued to lose wickets.
Darron Nedd was dismissed without scoring, leaving Saint Lucia Kings at 54/7 after 7.4 overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk was unbeaten on 8 from three balls, while Joshua Bishop remained not out on 12 from 10 balls, including a four and a six.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ Bowling
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ bowlers made the most of the Kings’ batting collapse. Alzarri Joseph took 1/18 from two overs, while Jayden Seales claimed 1/10 from two overs.
The biggest impact came from Shamar Springer, who produced an excellent spell of 3/13 in two overs. He picked up three important wickets and kept the Kings under constant pressure.
Joshua James also contributed with 2/13 from 1.4 overs. His two wickets helped Antigua and Barbuda Falcons prevent the Kings from building any significant partnership.
Despite the strong bowling effort, the Falcons had already posted only 98/9, leaving their bowlers with little margin for error.
Player of the Match: Matthew Forde
Matthew Forde was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution. His bowling was the highlight, as he claimed 4 wickets for 29 runs in four overs.
Forde also contributed with the bat, scoring a quick 11 runs from seven deliveries, including a four and a six. Although his innings was short, his overall impact made him the standout player of the match.
His four-wicket haul was crucial in restricting Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to 98/9, while his aggressive batting added further value to his performance.
Match Summary
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons struggled to score freely after being asked to bat first and finished with 98/9 in 19 overs. Rahkeem Cornwall top-scored with 26, while Amir Jangoo added 23.
For Saint Lucia Kings, Matthew Forde led the bowling attack with four wickets, while Roston Chase and Joshua Bishop took two wickets each.
In reply, Saint Lucia Kings reached 54/7 in 7.4 overs, with Joshua Bishop unbeaten on 12 and Shadley van Schalkwyk unbeaten on eight. However, their innings was heavily disrupted by the Falcons’ bowlers, particularly Shamar Springer and Joshua James.
The match showcased outstanding bowling from both sides, with Matthew Forde ultimately emerging as the key performer after his four-wicket haul and useful contribution with the bat.
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