ABF vs SLK 3rd Match Highlight & Report CPL 2026 : Saint Lucia Kings held their nerve in a thrilling contest to defeat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 4 runs in the third match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent. Batting first after winning the toss, Saint Lucia Kings posted 187/8 in 20 overs.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons mounted a strong chase and finished on 183/7 in 20 overs, falling just four runs short of the target. Andries Gous was the standout performer, scoring a brilliant 82 off 51 balls to earn the Player of the Match award.
Andries Gous Powers Saint Lucia Kings to 187
Saint Lucia Kings made a strong start after choosing to bat first. Andries Gous anchored the innings with an outstanding 82 off 51 balls, smashing six fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 160.78.
Kamil Pooran provided an explosive start with 14 off six balls, while Ackeem Auguste added 18 from 20 balls. Roston Chase contributed 10 from six deliveries before being dismissed.
Late Surge Takes Kings Towards 190
Darron Nedd scored 13 off 10 balls before Matthew Forde added a quick 15 off eight balls, including two sixes. The late order then provided the final push.
Shadley van Schalkwyk remained unbeaten on 10 off four balls, while McKenny Clarke smashed an unbeaten 15 off just five balls, including two sixes. Saint Lucia Kings eventually reached 187/8 in 20 overs.
Alzarri Joseph Claims Three Wickets
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ bowling attack was led by Alzarri Joseph, who claimed 3 wickets for 32 runs from his four overs. Shamar Springer also impressed with two wickets.
Fabian Allen and Usama Mir picked up one wicket each, while Rahkeem Cornwall conceded only four runs from his single over. Despite the wickets, the Falcons struggled to contain Gous and the late hitting from Saint Lucia Kings.
Falcons Make a Flying Start
Chasing 188, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons came out aggressively. Rahkeem Cornwall smashed 27 off 13 balls, including two fours and three sixes, before being dismissed by Maheesh Theekshana.
Evin Lewis then produced an explosive innings, scoring 48 off 24 balls with two fours and five sixes. Tim Robinson continued the momentum with 30 off 20 balls, putting the Falcons in a strong position during the middle overs.
Roston Chase Turns the Game with the Ball
Tajinder Dhillon added 21 off 21 balls, while Fabian Allen kept the chase alive with an unbeaten 28 off 17 balls. However, Saint Lucia Kings continued taking crucial wickets at regular intervals.
Roston Chase was particularly impressive with the ball, finishing with 2 wickets for 18 runs from four overs. Maheesh Theekshana also claimed two wickets while conceding only 18 runs, giving Saint Lucia Kings important control in the middle overs.
Falcons Fall Four Runs Short
Jahmar Hamilton struggled to accelerate, scoring 10 from 20 balls, which increased the pressure on the Falcons during the closing stages. Shamar Springer added a quick four before being dismissed by Matthew Forde.
Fabian Allen remained unbeaten until the end, but Antigua and Barbuda Falcons could only reach 183/7 in 20 overs. Saint Lucia Kings therefore secured a thrilling four-run victory.
Andries Gous Named Player of the Match
Andries Gous was named Player of the Match for his magnificent 82 off 51 balls. His six fours and six sixes provided Saint Lucia Kings with the foundation for their competitive total.
His innings proved decisive as the Kings managed to defend 187 despite a powerful chase from Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.
Match Result
Saint Lucia Kings: 187/8 in 20 overs
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: 183/7 in 20 overs
Saint Lucia Kings won by 4 runs.
The thrilling contest went down to the final moments, but Saint Lucia Kings held their nerve to secure a narrow victory. Andries Gous’ brilliant half-century and the disciplined spells from Maheesh Theekshana and Roston Chase proved crucial in the final result.
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