Antigua, August 21: In a thrilling encounter at the Caribbean Premier League 2026, Shadab Khan’s all-round performance led the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to a 3-wicket victory over the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
Captain Moeen Ali won the toss and opted to bowl first. The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots set a target of 187 runs, scoring 187 for 6 in their 20 overs. Dasun Shanaka played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 49 runs off just 17 balls, which included 4 sixes and 5 fours. Kyle Mayers contributed 34 runs off 18 balls, while captain Jason Holder and Andre Fletcher added 27 and 20 runs, respectively.
For the Falcons, Shadab Khan delivered an economical bowling performance, taking 1 wicket for just 22 runs in his 4 overs. Shamar Springer claimed 2 wickets, while Jayden Seales and Moeen Ali each took 1 wicket.
Chasing the target, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons reached 191 runs in 19.3 overs, losing 7 wickets in the process. Akeem Lewis was the top scorer with 48 runs off 38 balls, hitting 5 sixes. Shadab Khan also made a significant contribution, scoring 30 runs from 12 balls, including 3 sixes and 2 fours. Moeen Ali finished the match with an unbeaten 25 runs off 12 balls. Other notable contributions came from Shamar Springer with 15 runs and Karima Gore with 22 runs.
For the Patriots, Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder each took 2 wickets, while Obed McCoy and Waqas Salamkhail claimed 1 wicket each.
Shadab Khan’s outstanding all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award. This victory marked the second win for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in their fourth match of the season, while the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots faced their third loss in four matches. Currently, the Falcons sit in fourth place on the points table, while the Patriots are in seventh.
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