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| @Tim Seifert playing a shot during his 68 run innings vs SKN in CPL 2025 |
On Friday, 29 August 2025, the defending champions, the Saint Lucia Kings, won by 7 wickets in the Match 15 of the 2025 Caribbean Premier League to beat St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
The Patriots hit 177/3 in their 20 overs yet the Kings thoroughly pursued the target hitting the mark with 180/3 in only 17 overs.
Bowling First: A Strategic Toss Chair.
The Kings had received the toss and decided to take the first field with the advantage of taking advantage of initial bowling conditions on a pitch that favored pacers as well as spinners.
Patriots’ Innings – Steady But Stepped on by Bowling Tightness
- Rizwan resistance: Mohammad Rizwan is leading the innings with 60 not out, which gave some hope to the patriots.
- Andre Fletcher' Quickfire 37: gave it a nudge at first with a brisk 37, but he hit a tight partnership halting the flow.
- Spinner role-Shamsi leads: South African bowler Tabraiz Shamsi became the Kings star bowler, ending with 2/17, and putting in a tight spell which choked the flow of the Patriots.
- Extras and fielding leakages: Although the Kings performed a disciplined spin performance, they still lost some run in the field, especially in the final over which gave 15 extras and gave the Patriots a better than they deserved finish of 177/3.
Final Score of Patriots: 177/3 (20 overs)- a competitive score and could have been attained with such batting conditions.
Kings’ Chase: A Masterclass in Aggression and Composure
Opening Blitzkrieg
- Johnson Charles blaze: Charles unleashed a whirlwind 47 off 17 balls, and threw the chase in motion with a number of boundaries and half a dozen sixes that broke down the Powerplay.
- Tim Seifert composed attack: Seifert joined Charles and opened up the chase with an elegant 68 with 45 balls and got the timely assistance of Auguste and David to take down the target.
Partnerships that Sealed the Game:
- Powerplay dominance: The initial duo scored 72 runs by the end of the Powerplay, with an incinerating speed at which the chase was going
- Auguste and Seifert late flourish: Following the fall of Charles, Ackeem Auguste (29 off 20) became the addition of Seifert in order to lengthen the pace of scoring. They were almost assured of a joint victory.
- Finishers arrive: Roston Chase (15) and Tim David (16) finished the chase comfortably with three overs to spare as this gave them an opportunity to finish the overs with ease.
Kings Final Score: 180/3 in 17 overs: a carnage chase that displayed not only gun power but also good timing.
Key Performers & Player of the Match
Player Team Contribution
Tabraiz Shamsi Saint Lucia Kings 2/17 — crucial early breakthroughs
Johnson Charles Saint Lucia Kings 47 off 17 — explosive in the Powerplay
Tim Seifert Saint Lucia Kings 68 off 45 stability and finish.
Roston Chase Saint Lucia Kings 15*— clinical finish
Tim David Saint Lucia Kings 16* — calm under pressure
- Player of the Match: Tabraiz Shamsi was also given the accolade due to his tactical bowling where he assisted in stemming out the Patriots during their mid overs.
- Bowling First Dividend: This ruling in favour of the Kings bowling gave the Kings the edge as they had the opportunity to play the overs at the beginning of the match. It was one of the strokes of tactics.
- Powerplay Destruction: Charles and Seifert made a small pursuit into a rout, courtesy of their scalding 72-run Powerplay - a death punch.
- Surface-Assisted Strokeplay: The wicket was stinging later than the bats, and which the Kings availed themselves of with furious batting.
- Batting Line-Up depth: Although there were early dismissals falling off, the Kings possessed the numbers to turn to Auguste, Chase, and David, to keep the would go on and to end the match in high note.
Broader Impact & Context
Streak of Wins: It was the second-in-a-row win of the Kings in CPL 2025, which makes them a formidable competitor in the title.
The Patriots Troubled More: It was the fifth defeat in seven games that made the Patriots languish in the middle of the table and grow more and more under pressure.
Momentum Shift: The swashbuckling display revived the Kings as a serious outfit. Captain David Wiese was appreciative of the team completeness after a game but admitted that further work is possible.
Conclusion: Overall, the Saint Lucia Kings delivered a clinically dominating performance on 29 August 2025 - supported by spin and explosive batting and measured finishing, which were of world-class. Despite their resistance, the patriots were out manoeuvred in every front. It was not only a victory, but a declaration of intention in the CPL glory race.
Match Summary
- Date: 29 August 2025
- Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
- Toss: Kings chose to roll the first.
- Patriots’ Innings: 177 for 3 (20 overs)
- Rizwan 60*; Fletcher 37; Shamsi 2/17
- Kings’ Innings: 180 for 3 (17 overs)
- Charles 47 (17), Seifert 68 (45), Auguste 29*, Chase 15*, David 16*
- Result: Kings by 7 wickets -18 balls remaining in chase.
- Player of the Match: Tabraiz Shamsi
Brief Scores:
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Innings: 177/3 (20 Overs) Mohd Rizwan 60* off 41 Balls (3 Fours & 4 Sixes); Andre Flecther 37 off 23 Balls (6 Fours & 1 Six)
St Lucia Kings Bowling: Tabraiz Shamsi 2/17 (4 Overs), Roston Chase 1/30 (4 Overs)
St Lucia Kings Innings: 180/3 (17 Overs) Tim Seifert 68 off 45 Balls ( 6 Fours & 4 Sixes), Johnson Charles 47 off 17 Balls (5 Fours & 4 Sixes)
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Bowling: Naseem Shah 2/35 (4 Overs), Waqar Salamkheil 1/39 (4 Overs)
Player of the Match: Tabraiz Shamsi
Result: St Lucia Kings Won by 7 Wickets