ABF vs SNP 12 Match Highlight & Report CPL 2026 : Antigua and Barbuda Falcons pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League 2026. The match went right down to the final few balls. The Patriots posted a strong 187/6 in their 20 overs, but the Falcons kept their composure and chased down the target with three wickets in hand. They reached 191/7 in 19.3 overs.
Shadab Khan was the star of the match and was named Player of the Match. He scored a quick 30 off just 12 balls and also picked up one wicket for 22 runs in his four overs. His late hitting played an important role in the Falcons’ successful chase.
Patriots Put Up a Strong Total
After winning the toss, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons decided to bowl first. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots had a mixed start with the bat.
Johnson Charles scored 17 from 14 balls, while Kyle Mayers provided the early attacking intent. Mayers smashed 34 off only 18 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes. His strike rate of 188.89 gave the Patriots some early momentum.
Andre Fletcher struggled to find his rhythm and made 20 from 24 balls. Kevin Wickham was dismissed for just two runs. Captain Jason Holder then added 27 from 25 balls, while Nikhil Chaudhary contributed 15 from 15.
The Patriots needed a strong finish, and Dasun Shanaka delivered exactly that.
Dasun Shanaka Produces a Stunning Finish
Shanaka completely changed the momentum in the final overs. He smashed an unbeaten 49 off just 17 balls, with five fours and four sixes. His strike rate was an incredible 288.24.
Wanindu Hasaranga also finished strongly, scoring an unbeaten seven from only three balls.
Thanks to the late assault from Shanaka, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots finished on 187/6 from their 20 overs.
For the Falcons, Shamar Springer was the most successful bowler with two wickets for 42 runs. Jason Holder also picked up two wickets.
Falcons Lose Early Wicket
The Falcons needed 188 runs to win, but their chase did not begin perfectly. Amir Jangoo was dismissed for only two runs.
Evin Lewis then took responsibility and played a valuable innings. He scored 48 runs from 38 balls, hitting five sixes. His innings kept the Falcons in the chase despite the pressure of the required run rate.
Karima Gore added 22 from 15 balls, while Hasan Nawaz scored 33 from 28 balls. The Falcons were still in the game, but they needed a strong finish to get over the line.
Shadab Khan Brings the Firepower
This is where Shadab Khan made a huge difference.
The Pakistan all-rounder walked in and immediately went after the bowling. He smashed 30 runs from just 12 balls, including two fours and three sixes. His strike rate was 250.
Those 30 runs came at a crucial stage of the chase. Shadab did not allow the Patriots’ bowlers to build pressure and helped the Falcons move closer to the target.
He also contributed with the ball earlier in the match. Shadab bowled four overs and conceded only 22 runs while taking one wicket.
His combined performance made him the clear standout player of the match. Shadab Khan was therefore named Player of the Match.
Moeen Ali Finishes the Job
Captain Moeen Ali also played an important role in the chase. He scored an unbeaten 25 from 12 balls, including three fours and a six.
Shamar Springer added another quick 15 from six balls, with two fours and a six. These late contributions kept the Falcons ahead of the required run rate.
The Patriots continued to take wickets, but they could not stop the Falcons from getting close to the target.
Falcons Win with Three Wickets in Hand
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons finally reached 191/7 in 19.3 overs, winning the match by three wickets.
Moeen Ali remained unbeaten on 25, while Alzarri Joseph finished with one run not out. The Falcons needed only three balls from the 20th over to complete the chase.
For the Patriots, Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder took two wickets each. Obed McCoy and Waqar Salamkheil also picked up one wicket apiece.
In the end, the Falcons held their nerve in a high-scoring contest. The Patriots had posted a competitive total of 187, but the Falcons’ middle and lower order responded well under pressure.
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